Newbies and Mentors Meet Here

[mellyissa]

Re: Newbies and Mentors Meet Here

Hello, newbie here and I really want to make it to an actual goal on a diet this time. I could really use a mentor for support and advice if anyone is interested in the challenge?

[jcapulet]

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I'm doing Atkins a second time, and I could really use a mentor, but I am not sure who to ask?

I think it would be very helpful to me if I could "check in" with a mentor once or twice a week, to mention progress (or lack of) and any "cheats" I've done. For example, on the weekend hubby got some sesame chicken (starchy!) and I had a small bit I still don't understand the WHY about that.

It would help me become more accountable for myself with someone there to listen to how I'm doing, and offer some feedback.

Thank you!!

[LookingForward]

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I would like to have a mentor (or just a buddy) for a while, for the accountability and feedback. I'm not new, and I've been through boot camp, so I do feel like I know what I'm doing. But I definitely miss the outside perspective that boot camp gave me.

[niagara]

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Hi I am not new to Low carb and in the past have gotten come bad leg cramps. I have started induction as of today and am taking a potassium and magnesium suppliment. Is ther anything I can do further to avoid getting cramps again. I have only had it happen twice but they were excruciating.
~Niagara

[Nikkinteddy]

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Hello! I am new to this diet. My name is Nikki. I LOVE to come to this website for encouragement, insperation and knowledge! Im still in the 14 induction and plan to use the induction phase 1 for a few months. I have a long way to go. i would also like to have a buddy that i could talk to ... so anyone out there... give me a shout out.

[apugh77]

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Hi everyone. I have done Atkins in the past and have put on about 30 pounds in the last year or so. My sugar count was getting all messed up and I was having constant cravings for sugar, chocolate, carbs!! I would have "sinking spells" in the afternoons and late in the evenings and have to get something in my mouth.

Anyway, I started induction on Monday of this week and am doing well so far. I have not caved in yet. I know it is the best diet for me because of my sugar habits. I have to stay away from the sugar and the carbs to be successful.

I am walking every day for 30 minutes and hope that will give the scale a little extra nudge. Although when I did Atkins before, I did not exercise at all be cause I had a small child and could not find the time to do it.

I wish you all luck...AND ME TOO!!!!

[apugh77]

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By the way, I need to change my ticker and can't figure out how do do that...can anyone help...the information is from the last time I was on Atkins.

[Orann]

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Hi ... I need a mentor too ... I'm not new to Atkins, had great success with it years ago and started again a little over a month ago - but things are sluggish and although I am following the book I think I will do a lot better with a mentor to help me deal ... I'm on extended induction at this point. I've also just started with potassium, calcium and magnesium supplements - serious leg cramps at night here too.
Thanks !
Orann

[Orann]

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I REALLY need a mentor here ... please !!!

[Stella]

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Hi Orann! I'm sure I would not qualify as a mentor but I would love to be a support person/buddy!

I wonder what you have to do to get this mentor thing going again?? Looks like a really good program.

Good luck!

Stella

[Orann]

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Thanks Stella
I've been so impressed with your success ... It would be great to compare notes and so on ....

Orann

[Tracie515]

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Stella has this really cool friend name Tracie that would love to help also. Let me know if ya'll need anything. Good Luck.

[Stella]

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Yes, my really CUTE and cool friend Tracie!! LOL!

PM me any questions Orann!

[MrsTessa]

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Hi There! I'm Tessa. I had a a clean induction but only lost 7 pounds. I'm a little disappointed but It's 7 pounds I don't plan to see again. I will be doing extended induction because it doesn't bother me. I don't want to eat the carbs I'm supposed to eat much less go back to my old WOE. My closest goal is to get to 230 by the end of January. I'm closer to my goal every day Every good decision is a step closer. Every avoided carb and every 20 minute walk...all of that is bringing me closer! Say a prayer for me, friends. I'm on my way.

[Elizellen]

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Stella, Tracie and Orann,(and anyone else who wants to buddy up) why not start your own 'buddy' thread in the 'penpals/buddies/mentors' forum
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...aysprune=&f=15
Then you can easily find it and if you 'subscribe' to it and have set your options to be notified of new posts to subscribed threads you will be advised when any of you post there.