Started 1/3

[melaniee]

Hi all - so glad I found this site! Tomorrow is day 7 for me and I'm in somewhat of a state of shock as I've lost 4 lbs during that time AND I'M NOT HUNGRY! To me this is a miracle. I have a clean induction so far and plan to keep it that way. I started by going to the Atkins site but so glad I came here because I would have missed some things - like the 3 cups of vegetables and the 3-4 oz cheese limit. I also wouldn't have known about my BMR and using that as a guide for calories. It's just good confirmation because when I enter my daily food in fit day it just seems to work out % wise the way it has been recommended.

I was doing WW starting in October and had lost 8 lbs to January - that was ok but I was getting frustrated and had alot of cravings.

I can't believe I don't have cravings? I keep waiting for the bubble to burst - I know I'm only on 6 days, but will it get worse? Should I gear up for some tough times?

I have been a raving carb maniac for as long as I can remember - pasta, bread, potatoes, rice. I'm not missing them or craving them - I find this bizarre but I am so hopeful!

So I will stay on this board till I reach my goal and beyond that - and learn from everyone and be thankful that maybe I found the way of life that is right for me.

Starting weight 174
Current weight 170
Goal Weight 130

[*Emma*]

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I think you're through the worse! day 2-5 are the bad points!

Welcome to ADBB Melanie, you chose a great place to share the journey!

[Chicklady]

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Hi Melanie Glad you found us!!

[Randiman1]

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WELCOME!! I totally agree w/ you about this diet. For the past 2 years I have done low calorie and have lost 30lbs, however I was always hungry and wondering what I was going to eat next. With Atkins I hardly think about what I am going to eat b/c I am never hungry. I almost have to force myself to eat...which is SOOOO much better then starving all day! Again, welcome and best of luck to you!

[camille520]

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Congrats on the 4 pounds. I'm on day 6 too and I've lost 3 or 4 pounds. The scale keeps changing, which I've read is normal. I'm so grateful to not feel hungry all the time too! It's much different than other diets I've been on--like WW. I'm not having craving either. I felt sick on day 4 and really bad on day 5 so hopefully you are in the clear. I feel much better today! The sick/flu feeling was bearable but I'm glad it's over! Good luck!

[SunnyB2]

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Losing your appetite is one of the wonderful things about Atkins! It happened to me the last time around, and again this time. It's totally normal!

[BeautyBox]

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Hi Melanie, welcome.....I am on day 4 induction and im having a pretty good time of it (apologies for people reading this who have induction flu), im sure you are well on your way now.......good luck and see you around