Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

[littlegem]

Well I started Atkins on Wednesday and so far so good, I was ill all yesterday but was unrelated and was so tempted to reach for some buttered toast or a banana but I resisted!!
Hmm, although naughty, I took a sneaky peak this morning and I've lost about 5 and a bit pounds so far, having got about 30 to lose all in all, I have an excerise bike which I use for 20 mins a day and will gradually build this up time wise, as well as dog walks and generally being active...is that about right?
I'm being really careful to be good, I want to get happier about how I look and feel so I thought atkins was the best bet.

Any words of wisdom on anything such as excerise, and general motivation, as well as having a smaller weight loss goal then others? will it be more tricky to lose? Thanks xx

[QuadTall]

Re: Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

I don't really have any words of wisdom because I am just getting back into the swing of things myself.


I just wanted to say "hi". I thought it was funny we started on the same day, with almost the same starting weight and same goal weight. Pretty funny!!

[littlegem]

Re: Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

Hello! thats right!! well apart from your alot taller than me, I'm just under 5ft4.

Hmm, so I definately need to lose some pounds. We'll have to keep each other posted on progress for support. hehe.

[LuckyD]

Re: Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

The words of wisdom I can give you is do not get hung up on the scale. Try not to weigh yourself all the time, and do no be alarmed when a week goes by and you havent lost anything. And under no circumstance should you weigh yourself anytime near your TOM. Stick with it and it will pay off. I see more postings of people who are so frustrated because their weight loss slows or stops for awhile. It is a natural thing. Push through it if it happens to you. Also come in here often and read peoples stories, ideas, and support.

[QuadTall]

Re: Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

I will defiantly keep you posted, I need a buddy!

[cheers2you]

Re: Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

My advice I would offer is to drink water until your eyes float. The water helps suppress appetite, and helps flush fat away. I also noticed since I have been drinking more I stopped having so many hot flashes too. (Only 28 and felt like I was going through the change of life )
Definately stay away from the scale around T.O.M, this is hard for me cause I am a scale-aholic. They definately need a support group for me and those like me. lol

Good luck girlie!

[kellypa2678]

Re: Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

Hello,

Glad that you are doing well with this WOL!!! Hope that you are feeling better as well. The only thing that I can tell you is, being prepared is the only way that I do not fail. I usually cook my meals for the week on Sundays, this helps me as I also have to cook for my DH and daughter, so while I am cooking for them, I already have my meals ready and can eat them while I am preparing their meals.

Good Luck!!!

Kelly

[bradybunchmom]

Re: Newbie NEEDING atkins wisdom

Welcome....I am pretty new myself.....my first week will be tomorrow
It's amazing how good you will begin to feel....for some it's a bit later but it hit me about day 5.....I can't wait to continue to look and feel even better....
I don't have a lot of weight to lose but being short 5'1" - every pound counts.....for me it's just learning a whole new way to live and think about food, exercise and so much more....
Hang in there......cheering for you!