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    I'm new! Hi!

    Hi!
    I have been reading this forum for a long time now! And have been inspired by the success stories and before and after pictures.
    So finally decided to join in.
    I started "modified" Atkins as I call it (I do about 30-40 carbs for now), in September and so far scale wise did not loose much , but went down almost a size. I have quite a few questions so hopefully you guys will be able to help me. Thanks!
    230/212/150
    5'4"/25 years old
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    Re: I'm new! Hi!

    Welcome to the board! Glad you decided to join us! Have you read the book? Your modified obviously is working for you in inches if not weight wise, keep up the good work!
    My hubby & I in the Smokies!




    Jan. 23/06 -183
    July 23 -159
    Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
    Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
    Sep 26. '07-148.5
    Nov 26-153
    April 1, '08-155
    July7 '08-155
    6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



    ~Karen~

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    • #3
      Re: I'm new! Hi!

      Welcome aboard. Glad to have you. I agree with Atkid, start with Induction as it is good for more than just weight loss. It helps us knock out those cravings. It gets us into ketosis and its the best way to start off. Then start up the OWL ladder by adding veggies, etc. Its a great plan and it works.



      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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      • #4
        Re: I'm new! Hi!

        I bought one of Dr. Atkins books (it has meal plans and recipes in it), but I'm getting the feeling I got the wrong one to begin with. I also have purchased a few books on low carbing by other authors, so far my favorite is by Fran McCullah "Living Low Carb", she gives a lot of tips in the beginning of the book.

        Desertthorn, you are right, I do need to go the Induction to boost the weight loss. But honestly even at 30-40 carbs I feel like I am in ketosis. The cravings are not bad actually, it's the planning and the cooking that's bugging me ...
        230/212/150
        5'4"/25 years old

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        • #5
          Re: I'm new! Hi!

          Try Fran's cookbooks, they are awesome.
          And yes, be very careful of any recipes in Dr Atkins books, there are many of them that absolutely are not induction friendly. We generally recommend his Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, published in 2002 as the best. The others are all suspect. LOL



          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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          • #6
            Re: I'm new! Hi!

            Hi ! Welcome to the ADBB!!!

            Lady Hawke

            Attitude Changes Everything.
            Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
            ---><---



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            • #7
              Re: I'm new! Hi!

              This forum rocks! I've been writing here for one day, and already feel even more inspired, decided to go on a clean induction for at least 2 weeks, we'll see what happens. (Although deep inside me I know it will work, it’s just the carb addict in me is holding me back).

              Thank you guys!
              230/212/150
              5'4"/25 years old

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              • #8
                Re: I'm new! Hi!

                Originally posted by ksiushka
                This forum rocks! I've been writing here for one day, and already feel even more inspired, decided to go on a clean induction for at least 2 weeks, we'll see what happens. (Although deep inside me I know it will work, it’s just the carb addict in me is holding me back).

                Thank you guys!
                A clean induction is a must! You can do this, we're here to help you on your journey!

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                • #9
                  Re: I'm new! Hi!

                  Ok, day 3 of "clean" induction, don't feel any changes yet, no weight changes either...a little discouraging , but I'm hanging in there. (I honestly think that I was in ketosys before, that's why now that I went down to "20 carbs a day" I don't feel any changes yet)...IMHO...
                  I was proud of my self, a co-worked asked to join her for lunch, at Taco Bell , I ordered a soft taco and a gordita, just ate the stuff that was inside and threw the rest out
                  230/212/150
                  5'4"/25 years old

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                  • #10
                    Re: I'm new! Hi!

                    Good for you, Ksuishka
                    Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                    Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                    Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                    F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                    • #11
                      Re: I'm new! Hi!

                      Thank you guys for the kind and supporting posts!



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                      230/212/150
                      5'4"/25 years old

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