First Day

[tristessa]

Today is day 1 for me. I feel slightly guilty as I intended yesterday to be the first day but we had guests and it turned out to be too stressful for me to start yesterday. Today is a good day for starting. I have already had 3 glasses full of water and some bacon and cheese quiche. I weighed 279.8 this morning and in a few minutes I will get measurements. I am going to take the batteries out of the scale and not use it until 2 weeks are up. I also plan to get some exercise in today as well.

[Mick2360]

Re: First Day

Best wishes. I hope you enjoy some healthy changes in the next fourteen days.

[Georgiana]

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Kudos to you for taking body measurements. Many people just weigh themselves and then are sad they only lost X lbs, when in fact they lost a bunch of inches. Take many measurements, because we sometimes lose weight in funny places (e.g. around neck). The list of suggested measurements in FitDay is a very good one.

Keep us updated on how you're doing!

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome to ADBB.

First of all don't feel guilty -- you are here today -- don't worry about what happened yesterday. Work on today and each day going forward!

We recommend you 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 (as well as other brand names of these products) 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! Look at the ingredients list and check it against the acceptable food list -- just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it.

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.

[msanjelpie]

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Remember to change your start weight so you will be happier with the final number after the two weeks... Also a goal of 80 lbs is great for a big goal... but set yourself some little goals along the way too... Like 250 etc...

Sounds like you are on your way!

[JulieB]

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I hear what you are saying about feeling guilty about putting it off a day, but don't underestimate the mental game...it is a big part of making this work. I think you were smart to wait a day - and set yourself up for success! Once you've been doing this for a while, eating around other people will become easier.
It sounds like you're off to a good start - best wishes for your journey.

[tristessa]

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Thanks everybody. Today went better. I completely flaked out and had a few bites of watermelon. Friend picked it from his garden for the kids. I didn't even think. But I drank a ton of water today and I am so happy about that. I took all the measurements and put them up on fit day to keep track. I also got a walk in for some physical activity other than carrying my little one on my back most of the afternoon.

I do have the book. I haven't read it in a few years though so I am reading it again now. I think tomorrow will be even better.

[Georgiana]

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Michele, if you like walking as your form of exercise, you should take the Rockport Fitness Test. Take it now and as you lose weight and become stronger, retake it --- you'll be amazed at how your speed & fitness level will have changed.

Looks like you got some strength training there too, by carrying your kid on your bad. That's great! You can also "wrestle" with your kid(s) to get your heart rate up and that's also a great resistance workout. Or you can just chase them as they run around for some cardio.