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    Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

    I was on the web this morning looking for a good way to lose some pounds and came across this forum.
    I've read low-carb forums before, but this one seemed to have a lot of dedicated members and staff and inspired me to start Atkins this morning. I thought about waiting till Monday morning and do a "clean induction", but other than a couple cups of coffee, why waste a day. Tomorrow morning I"ll kill the coffee and the aspartame (love Diet Snapple iced teas). I bought an Atkins book several years ago and it just happened to be the DANDR 2002 version which this forum recommends (karma?).

    I've been exercising (BB - Power 90) the last couple weeks and eating between 1500-1800 calories, but haven't made any progress whatsover. I think I'm one of those people whose metabolism doesn't budge just by cutting calories.

    I made it thru today without any sign of "Induction Flu" except for a little sluggishness.

    I weighed in at 220 (Goal 160), male, 5'8", 47yrs, took my measurements and starting to read the book.

    I'll keep checking in and try to contribute to the forum as I progress.
    49 , Male, 5'8"
    Started Atkins 3/13/06
    SW-223/CW-197/GW-155
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    Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

    Welcome aboard!
    ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

    Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

    Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
    Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

    so:
    Restart Progress:
    12/28/09 ~ 235.1
    01/04/10 ~ 229.0
    01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
    (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
    01/18/10 ~ 227.4
    01/5/10 ~ 226.8
    02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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    • #3
      Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

      Hello and welcome! Good for you for getting started today!

      Age: 42
      Height: 5'5"





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        Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

        Welcome!


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        • #5
          Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

          Thanks for the welcome and I'm sorry I haven't been back, got off to a bad start and restarted March 13th.

          I weighed in on March 13th at 223, this morning March 23rd, I weighed 213. I only had one really bad headache on the 3rd day, but have felt really good. My energy level has gone thru the roof. I get up anywhere from 5:30 am to 6:30 am naturally and have tremendous energy till I go to bed at around 10-10:30.

          I don't have any cravings for carbs or late night snacking at all. Like it's been said many times on this forum, the key to sucesss is drinking tons of water and making sure you eat the vegetables. I buy several gallons of steam distilled water and drink at least 2/3 to 3/4 of one gallon a day.

          I'll start posting in the other threads now, just wanted to let everyone know I didn't give up.

          49 , Male, 5'8"
          Started Atkins 3/13/06
          SW-223/CW-197/GW-155

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            Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

            Welcome, but as a Bear's fan this may be the last I speak to you. Nothing personal I am sure you understand.





            M, 31, 6'

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              Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

              Welcome..
              I have been thinking of doing power 90, does it work well with the Atkins way of life?
              Last edited by universaltravelr; June 18, 2006, 10:48 AM.
              Another day, in a new weigh!!!

              Michael
              My Motivation: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...0lbs-gone.html

              First started 02/27/06 at 211,
              down to 155 by January 2007
              And now
              Rsw208/cw 208/gw160
              STAC 11/07/09
              5ft 5
              36 Male

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              • #8
                Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                LOL Donkey!!! I am a huge Lions fan, so......
                Anyway, welcome to ADBB and great job so far!!
                What would we do without it?



                Mini-goal- 149 by June 1st. I can do it!!!

                Started this WOL on Feb. 13, 2006.

                SW 179
                CW 155
                GW 135
                5' 4"
                OWL Rung 3- Seeds and Nuts



                Frankenfoods- Low Carb Shakes, Bars, Candies.
                Sugar Alcohols= Weight loss stalls and cravings!!
                These are BAD for us!!!!

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                • #9
                  Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                  Hey PackerFan! Sounds like the Universe was conspiring to get you here! Welcome, welcome, welcome!

                  Stacy
                  F/45(!?)/5'11"
                  Highest Weight: 254
                  Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
                  Lowest Atkins Weight 196
                  Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
                  1st Goal: 245

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                  be afraid that it will never begin.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                    Welcome to the best *diet* support board on the net, Packerfan. You WILL crack it!

                    Rich
                    sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                    It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                    I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                      I didn't think we allowed Packer fans on this board, I though only Raider fans were allowed.



                      41 pounds down and counting

                      If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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                      • #12
                        Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                        Welcome... from one newbie to another. So far I can tell you I love this forum.
                        Priscilla
                        S W 285 /C W 244 /G W 160
                        Mini Goal - 230's by August Woo Hoo Dave Matthews Band concert HERE I COME.
                        17510



                        *It's the hardest thing to do, but you must think of yourself first before anything else can be accomplished. It's not selfish, it's the truth.*

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                        • #13
                          Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                          Thanks everyone, this is a great forum

                          Donkey23 / sunfloweergrl - no problem, the bears/lions/vikings rivalries are what makes the games fun to watch.

                          Universaltrav - Yeah, power 90 works well with Atkins, you do alternate weight training / cardio six days a week and rest on Sunday. The exercises are pretty basic and not real dancy for those of us who aren't real coordinated (raises hand). The forums and staff are not real friendly toward low-carb, especially Atkins diets, but I've noticed the last year they are moving a little in that direction. They push a 40-30-30 (carb, prot, fat) type of diet which seem to work well for some, but it didn't do a thing for me. I stayed right at 1500-1700 calories and exercised religiously six days a week and the scales didn't budge.
                          49 , Male, 5'8"
                          Started Atkins 3/13/06
                          SW-223/CW-197/GW-155

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                          • #14
                            Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                            Welcome Packerfan! Glad you found ADBB!!
                            Shelly

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                              Re: Totally by accident, I started Atkins and this Forum today!

                              Welcome Packerfan .. great job so far!

                              But the BUCS are still the BEST OF THE BAY.
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