For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

[lesszmore]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

hey Bekka can i jump in to? I think i've started a million times and do really good for a few wks then fall off and fall hard. So here i am munchin on some peppers and turkey pepperoni and sipping on some water determined to let this be my last time. I am such an emotional eater and really neeed to work on that... i love sweets so i'm hoping to kick bad habit w/ atkins.

[Esteliana]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

Of course you may tag along Tasha!! Anyone is more than welcome to join our little buddy group. The more people, the better!! =) I just hope that this time all of us can stick it through and lose those evil pounds that need to be lost.

I'm an emotional eater too. And it's no fun that I find myself with a tub of icecream and chips and salsa all together. Those are the worst for me, but it's something I need to work on. I'm doing good so far, I've done one day without even cheating. =) And today will be day 2. =) I think tomorrow I am going to take my dog out for a walk around the neighborhood, get the heart pumping, you know?

I'm not much into excercise either, so uh, ya. I hate getting sweaty. At least I have a pool to swim in if I wanted to. Which I might do tomorrow, but taking those stupid circle things out of the pool is such a hassle and so annoying. Can't believe my mom bought them. Stupid idea in my opinion.

So, everyone just keep updating on how you're doing because I want to know. I will try to give good advice. It doesn't have to be about weight loss, it can be about anything. I'm a very understanding person, I think?

Well, I'm at work. I think I'm going to eat a little something before I have to run my *** to the ground again. Man yesterday sucked.

-Bekka

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

hello! I'm on board here. Granted I haven't just started, I've been on atkins for a few months. But my exercise habits have been less than habitual, and my drinking on the weekends is a no-no, as I haven't trusted myself to start climbing up the rungs yet. I'm going to move to rung 1 starting next monday. I'd like to be able to follow others' progress and be a part of this thread. Hooray for monday!

And you're right, no more holidays to throw us off track!

[lesszmore]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

Ok i'm still hungry.. or maybe its all in my mind... i'm dreaming of oreo's and milk! For lunch i had some cauliflowr (faux rice) and 3 baked chicken wings and water.. hmmm not sure if i can hold out till 6pm... hmmm i do have a cheese stick and some sliced green peppers to munch on a lil later.... better drink some water bc i think its all in my head.... At least i'm not sleepy like i usually am after lunch!

[DesertRain]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

Bekka,
I'm so impressed by your story about leaving your lunch in the fridge and being super hungry and not messing up. We've all been in a situation like that, but it's hard to maintain when things get chaotic. The fact that you kept on going.....that's truly an inspiration. You will do it this time, sounds like you have the will power to succeed. I wish you the best and please keep us posted!

[missnikki217]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

EATING SALAD!!!!

The first day I haven't dreaded my lunch.. I think it's setting in!!

[Esteliana]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

Sweet deal!! I feel awesome that all of us are right on track. Monday's do suck, but we will get through it.

As for me, right now. Holy snazz!! I think I'm experiencing induction flu like no freaking other. I have this huge headache that feels like that kind of headache you get when you are hung over? Is that what it's supposed to feel like or what? Because this is the first time I've actually experienced induction flu like this. Meep!!!

Can't really concentrate right now and I kinda have to pee? Lol. I'm doing good so far, though. My partner isn't here yet, so I'm just sitting around and relaxing. =)

-Bekka

[missnikki217]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

Oh mAAn the headache!!! I thought mine was from the horrible weather we have here right now, but I do believe its a feed-me-sugar headache.

What grocery store did you work at before, Esteliana?

[dewdropinn]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

I felt terrible after indulging (binging)on the 4th, and uncomfortably full. I made a comment to my fiance about how I am satisfied, and not overly full on atkins. I was so full I was in pain on the 4th! He then asked why did I indulge? I don't know. Not very smart.

I'm with ya. 2nd day of clean induction.

[Esteliana]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

I worked at Vons (Safeway) and then I ended up working at Ralphs where they stuck me on night crew and there was candy there and everything, so I would munch on it while stocking shelves. Lol. Good times.

Headache feels like I have a hangover. It's really weird. Augh, don't like it one bit. =(

[lesszmore]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

hope ya'll feel better... .they say drinking water helps it... i am not lookin forward to it bc i know i'll be a beast!

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

I guess I'm just extremely lucky, I've never gotten the atkins flu.

[missnikki217]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

I had that happen .... once LoL

I've never lost so much weight so fast in my life as that time that I had no induction flu.. it was crazy!

[Heiricka]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

Hi everyone,

Today is my first day on the Atkins diet so I look forward to this journey with the rest of you. I was so shocked when I saw this thread and to see so many others starting the same time as myself. I was hoping to find some kind of support because I catch major **** from my mother who I would think would be the biggest supporter of my life. I'm even more shocked to see that I am not the only one suffering from a terrible headache. I usually don't get them but I got one today, a really bad one. It's almost like my body is having a fit because it knows, no more sweet sweets. I thought it was from stress. Well, for breakfast I ate a turkey bacon, sauted onion, and cheese omlette and that held me all day. For lunch I had a grilled chicken salad (I hate salad). Tonight I'll do a veggie medley and probably chicken again. I'm not a big red meat eater.

Happy low carbing everyone!
Erica

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: For those starting Atkin's on 7/7/2008.

lean protein like chicken/fish is way better for you than red meat anyway. The fat in red meat assists in belly fat production. Better to get your fats in through good fats.