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NEWBIES: It can be done!Many of us can remember our first day here, our first week getting through induction flu and pressing towards that unbelieveable thought: "I've made it a week"...
For those on the outside looking in, wondering about doing this...do it. In one week you will go from feeling terrible to incredible. After detoxing and ridding yourself of the sugars, you will begin to gain energy and a sense of life and HOPE! In one week, you will rid your body of carbs and burning them for fuel to switching to burning your own fat for fuel, that's called ketosis. Once there your appetite will significantly diminish and your cravings will physically have lessed...mentally you will still "feel and want" certain trigger or comfort foods, but the renewed sense of hope and energy will hopefully cause you to press on.
Drinking the water is a challenge for more people and you will find many will agree with you, but it truly truly adds to your sense of fullness and it will distract you as you run to the bathroom. I cluctched a water bottle for the longest time...I rarely go anywhere without a water bottle now.
Exercise will give you immediate feedback bout a half hour AFTER you do it, there will be a sense of well being and pride! You might be very tired, or sweaty or find it painful, but endorphines will be released into your system and you will also feel good about having done it. Dr. A says, "exercise is nonegotiable".
DANDR is the book: Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution...Read it, don't go to the induction chapter, read the first 10 ch. you will learn why this is such a specific diet, and why you can't cheat, and what happens metabolically if you do.
Stay away from the scales after the inital weigh in. Don't play with them, they can discourage you. Make sure you do take your measurements, because you will loose more inches than pounds as your body gets into this. Fat takes up more space than muscle. If you exercise you will build lean muscle. Muscle burns calories, fat sits there...
Scales don't tell the whole story!!!!
My name is jess, I'm starting my 6th month in Jan. I've lost 50lbs. I have not cheated, I have come here and made friends, I have learned so much more, and I give to others. I have EARNED my self control and self respect again. I have worked to a level of fitness that I am proud of. It can be done. If I can overcome myself and my addictions, with hard work and intense focus you can too!
For those on the outside looking in, wondering about doing this...do it. In one week you will go from feeling terrible to incredible. After detoxing and ridding yourself of the sugars, you will begin to gain energy and a sense of life and HOPE! In one week, you will rid your body of carbs and burning them for fuel to switching to burning your own fat for fuel, that's called ketosis. Once there your appetite will significantly diminish and your cravings will physically have lessed...mentally you will still "feel and want" certain trigger or comfort foods, but the renewed sense of hope and energy will hopefully cause you to press on.
Drinking the water is a challenge for more people and you will find many will agree with you, but it truly truly adds to your sense of fullness and it will distract you as you run to the bathroom. I cluctched a water bottle for the longest time...I rarely go anywhere without a water bottle now.
Exercise will give you immediate feedback bout a half hour AFTER you do it, there will be a sense of well being and pride! You might be very tired, or sweaty or find it painful, but endorphines will be released into your system and you will also feel good about having done it. Dr. A says, "exercise is nonegotiable".
DANDR is the book: Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution...Read it, don't go to the induction chapter, read the first 10 ch. you will learn why this is such a specific diet, and why you can't cheat, and what happens metabolically if you do.
Stay away from the scales after the inital weigh in. Don't play with them, they can discourage you. Make sure you do take your measurements, because you will loose more inches than pounds as your body gets into this. Fat takes up more space than muscle. If you exercise you will build lean muscle. Muscle burns calories, fat sits there...
Scales don't tell the whole story!!!!
My name is jess, I'm starting my 6th month in Jan. I've lost 50lbs. I have not cheated, I have come here and made friends, I have learned so much more, and I give to others. I have EARNED my self control and self respect again. I have worked to a level of fitness that I am proud of. It can be done. If I can overcome myself and my addictions, with hard work and intense focus you can too!
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. Good Luck all and I'm so happy that New Years is coming and I am already ahead of the game! Thanks again for all of the advice and Happy New Year!
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