Time for me to take it off

[RedragonLady]

I have been injured for some time and not able to walk more than 100 feet without losing the use of my legs. I have a good doctor now and he is slowly fixing my spinal injuries so I can walk again. I am 5'5" at 58 years old, retired at 297 with my goal at 140. So 157 pounds to go. I thought this would be a place to meet and see others challenges, ideas and triumphs. A sure place for inspiration.

[JulieB]

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Hi & welcome!

I'm glad that you are getting back on your feet...but in the mean time, you can (likely) do upper body strengthening exercises. The muscle that you build will help burn up more calories Best wishes,

[RedragonLady]

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Thanks JulieB for the good advice. I have been doing some upper body in swimming pool, since the legs don’t matter a lot. My legs work better in water because there is no weight on the spine. I do water exercises that don’t hurt. Here in northern California it has been really hot and the water is really cool. Since I am so white, Irish, I have to go when the sun is going down to swim at the gym or wear a shirt so I don’t burn.

[JulieB]

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Glad to hear you are already moving I hear you about hiding from the sun...I have to hide from it up here in the Great White North!

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome to ADBB.

It’s a good idea to get a copy of the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) the book we use for reference on this site. Until you can get a copy of the book check the stickies (information posts) at the top of the induction page - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html – it’s a condensed version of everything you’ll need to know. Even through the stickies are a good start they don’t detail the entire program, so that’s why we suggest you have the book to follow.

Post often, ask questions join some of the challenges - the more you use the forum the more you'll get out of it.

Before you start:
*take your measurements and get on the scale so you have accurate numbers to start with - don't weigh again until the end of your 2 week induction.
*Eat a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also make sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily – www.fitday.com will help you keep track of this.
*Drink 64 ounces of pure water -nothing added daily (Legal water is considered Filtered water, Mineral water, Spring water and Tap water).
*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine today.

The Atkins shakes and bars are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them and they are not listed on the acceptable food list. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions!

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[RedragonLady]

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Wow, lots of information. Thank you Carole, I will check all those things out. It seems to work for you with all the weight you have lost. I have been reading some of your other entries on the other sites, you were one of the people that gave me the idea that ADBB just might work for me. I was impressed.

Julie B I have a doctor friend who said our great-great grand mothers had it right to cover up the children and keep them under an umbrella, since skin problems are close to being out of control today. So it is not a bad thing to be the “great white.” LOL

[Lovebug3168]

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on finding a new doctor and starting the plan!! You can do it!!!

[Eama]

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Welcome aboard!