Started on Monday!

[jenimelt]

Hi,
My husband and I started the Atkins diet on Monday, Jan. 2. He needs to lose about 40 lbs and me, not so much. I thought it would be easier for him if we did it together. He seems to be handling it better than I am. Yesterday was tough for me. If I get hungry...watch out!! I need to eat! Or else I am just cranky (I am being polite in my choice of words..heehee). His incentive is that a friend he has not seen in about 30 years is coming out in April. I have asked him several times in the past to do it for his health, but hey, whatever works!! One thing that I have noticed, is that I am SO hungry in the morning and I don't feel as tho I have as much energy, in the morning, as I did prior to the diet. Has anyone else experienced this? Well, I'm glad I came across this site and am interested to get started reading other posts and adding what I can to the community.

[Austlyn]

Re: Started on Monday!

There is about 4 days that you feel terrible( induction flu) after that it is usually a great feeling. Are taking the recommended Vitamins

[mwalsh95]

Re: Started on Monday!

My husband and I both started Mon. Jan. 2 also. I feel tired all the time! But, my husband is just dandy. I can't seem to get moving until afternoon. If you find out anythin please let me know!!!

[Desertthorn]

Re: Started on Monday!

Men have such an easy time with the WOE, its discusting LOL.
I think your just suffering from the horrid induction flue. Make sure you drink your water and have something ready in the morning to eat. (A hard boiled egg??, a sausage link)

What a wonderful wife you are. If you only new how many folks we have hear say they get no support from their families it makes you want to cry.

[scorpio]

Re: Started on Monday!

i started the diet yesterday and my husband's joining me on wednesday next week... i appreciate the moral support he's going to bring me during the diet and look forward to losing all the weight i can... good luck i believe u can do it....

[Sheshy]

Re: Started on Monday!

Hi jenimelt and welcome to and Atkins.

That's great that you and your DH are working the plan together, it makes it so much easier.

I agree with the comments above, the first 3 or 4 days of Induction are the toughest - just follow the Induction plan according to the book, drink water, take supplements, you'll be feel better soon!

I know what you mean about being hungry in the morning, weird huh? I never used to be hungry for breakfast either...now it's a must, required and desired!

Did you pick up a copy of the book (Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002)? You'll want to and read, read, read. If you haven't yet, there are a lot of great forums to help you out and answer questions.

See you around the board!