Newbies and Mentors Meet Here

[Ladybugsarelucky]

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Hi there, I am new to this site and to the Low Carb Life. I don't know how much I weigh and I don't really know where to start. I don't know how to set up a profile for myself or how to do anything on this site, anyone willing to walk me through it. Please help

Thanks Jayme

[Mayoosh]

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Just started a month ago ,still on induction but I really need a mentor ASAP coz I'm afraid that I'm going on the wrong track.. I lost 12 pounds so far..

Mayoosh

[Democat]

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Hi Everyone! I just started Atkins for a second time this past Monday, August 22nd. Between mid-January 2004 and May 2004, I lost 40 lbs and was about 10 lbs from my goal weight when, due to a heavy travel schedule at work, I feel off the wagon. I gained all the weight back and then some, and now need to lose about 70 lbs.

I am a carb addict, and ice cream and baked goods are my downfall. Already, my sugar craving is GONE. It's a wonderful feeling!

So far, I have a clean induction, with the exception of a handful of almonds on Tuesday. I lost 8 lbs this week, my 'sugar/wheat' bloat is gone, and I have way more energy.

I'm glad I found ADBB for my second go-around. There is so much excellent information and truly inspirational stories on this website. I look forward to getting to know you!

[Laurenfra]

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Hello and welcome. We are so glad you found us. Have a look around and let me know if there is anything I can help you find.

[Democat]

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Thanks!

[dynaglider]

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Well I am new to Atkins but have been on Induction, since 7/18. Must admit, I am getting a bit bored, and need some motivation. It seems if I just deviate off of "strict" Induction a bit I stall, so have decided to stay on it another a month until I can get some of this weight off. Any help, advice, encouragement, anything, would really help me. You can email, Im or view my diet at fitday. I just started to do a food diary on there. Look forward to your help, in hopes I can give it back one day.

[teachergirl]

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Hi to all of you. I have been trying to do this on my own for several weeks and have lost about 14 pounds. I still have another 10-12 to go, and I am finding some great suggestions as I read through the forum. My biggest "oops" is that I simply adore chocolate and Diet Dr. Pepper (they cancel each other out, don't they? lol), but I have not had the cravings for chocolate since I have started Atkins. However......the DDPs, I'm not sure I can give them up. Thanks for the advice about checking the calories in allowed items - I would love to believe I can eat all the cream cheese I want and it won't add up....hmmm...I am going to try to stay on "Extended Induction" for another 3 weeks to see if I can drop a few more pounds before Thanksgiving.

[Elizellen]

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Hi teachergirl

Just be careful not to stay on induction too long. If you feel you are not enjoying the allowed food and feeling deprived by the limited choice of ingredients then move on to OWL asap.

OWL (ongoing weight loss) is the time when we can experiment with this WOE and find out two things about our bodies.
1. How many carbs we can eat and still lose weight (our CCLL)
2. Whether any foods upset our bodies by making us crave off-plan foods or binge on them.
Some people have reported that even food like celery caused them cravings which they would not have been able to recognise unless they had used the OWL stage to test their limits!!

Also don't forget Dr Atkins told us we should lose our last 5-10 pounds in the premaintenance stage of Atkins so you really havent too much time to complete the great OWL scientific experiment before you get to that stage.

[Bluetiful]

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Staying on the Induction too long?

Exactly how long is too long? I was under the impression you could stay on it as long as you like up to a year.

Am I bonkers?

[missie]

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Hi everyone. This site is very overwhelming. I am truly going to need some help navigating. I hope to find this post once I exit

I am 28 years old, started Atkins in September 2005 (210lbs.) I now weigh 180lbs. My goal is 130 50lbs. To Go! I am in the extended Induction Phase.

"Nothing Tastes as Good As Being Thin"

[Elizellen]

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Hi Missie
Welcome to our ADBB family of losers

It looks as if you are well on the way to reaching your goal - congratulations on your loss so far

I know there is lots to absorb on this site, but I hope that soon you will be feeling at home.

[artangel]

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Hi All,
I'm back for the second time and would LOVE a mentor to help me along the way. I was even considering weight watchers for that very reason, but after checking out the diet realized it wasn't for me. I felt great on atkins the first time around...just can;t seem to get started again...
artangel

[artangel]

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Hi,
I'm ready to start induction on Tues, feb 7th, for the second time. Last time was 2004. I would REALLY appreciate having a support buddy for these 2 weeks...
artangel

[Horsenpuggy]

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Hey! I would love to have someone mentor me! I am in extended induction and so far i have lost 13 lbs. I just restarted a exercise program which includes me going to the gym 5 days a week and taking the weekend off to be with family.
Any help would be great
Thanks!!!!!

[Eleonore]

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I need a mentor too..