Yet another newbie

[pamelaa]

Hello everyone,

My name is Pamela and I am new to Atkins. I'm on my 2nd day and apart from a splitting headache, it's not going too badly. I'm not feeling hungry and no sugar cravings yet. Maybe that's because I've had some sugar free jelly (not the jam kind ) as dessert.
Anyway, I found this site today and have been browsing for a couple of hours now. You all seem very nice and supportive and I'm amazed at how much weight you've all lost. Well Done! I just hope that I can achieve my target weight soon.

Height: 5'3
Current weight : 11st6
Target weight: 9st5

[Richt]

Re: Yet another newbie

Welcome to ADBB, you will find all of the information and support that you could ever be after.


Be sure to pick up a copy of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) 2002 version and explore this site.

I would wish you luck, but you wont need it

Rich

[ttdriver]

Re: Yet another newbie

Welcome Pamela! The first few days are the hardest as your body cleanses itself from all that nasty sugar .. in a few days you will feel AWESOME!

Betty

[dreamof145]

Re: Yet another newbie

WELCOME! So happy you've joined us.

You'll make it. Everyone here is more than willing to help you stay motivated and conquer the old habits. After a few weeks, you'll feel so much energy and be losing inches and weight. It will definitely be worth it. You can do it!! We are all here to help.

Read the motivational posts, (Loser's Lounge) (Before/After photos) (Success Stories) and join the challenges, meet people, read the forums on health and fitness to get lots of advice and inspiration. Best wishes. Can't wait to hear of your success!!!

[Sheshy]

Re: Yet another newbie

Hi Pamela and welcome to ADBB! I'm glad you found the board, it's a great source of motivation and support!

What's this about sugar free jelly??

Check out the 14 Day Induction forum and it'll give you a lot of great information on the induction phase!

Take care and we'll see you around the board!

[pamelaa]

Re: Yet another newbie

Thank you for your words of encouragement and tips. I will certainly check them out. I have read the book and I have one of the smaller books to carry around too for when I need to double check on things. As I mentioned, it hasn't been too bad so far and the headache is gone today too. I just really hope that I lose some weight.
Do you know if the sugar free jelly is allowed? On the packet it says that 1/4 pint is 0.3g of carbs and I have 1/2 a pint a day. I really hope it is allowed as this has been my saviour. I started with having diet cokes, but I haven't had any since starting on the sugar free jelly.

[Sheshy]

Re: Yet another newbie

Good Morning Pamela,

Good for you having the books. And that's great to hear the headache is gone.

About the sugar free jelly/jams, it's not on the Acceptable Food List, but can be added when you get to Rung 4 - Berries - during the Ongoing Weight Loss phase.