Tweet
another newbie joins the ranks...
good morning...not only am i new to atkins, i am also new to posting. i started atkins yesterday after reading his new diet revolution book. i noticed people having success on atkins and i got sick and tired of hearing all the hype about how atkins is bad for your body...so i bought and read the book. i believe that those who are saying negative things have not read the book! i say this because i hear things like "it's the all you can eat diet" and "it's the eggs and bacon diet" and "on atkins you're NEVER allowed to eat fruit." so, they obviously have not read the book and do not understand this way of eating. anyway, my first day went very well. i was very thirsty though and continue to be this morning. also, i had a headache towards the end of the day yesterday. i'm feeling good and strong this morning though! i signed up last night and read through several threads and several different forums and really am excited about the support and the success that you all share. my name is jen, i'm 39, and ready to experience life at a normal weight. have a great day!
-
jen
"life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin
female/40 years/5 feet 5.5 inches
original starting weight=245
bw=194 (07/09/08 - restart)
goal 1=clean induction
245
180 -
Re: another newbie joins the ranks...
Hi Harmony! Welcome to the board! You will get the hang of posting quickly! I'm glad to see that you've read the book. Drink lots of water! You headache is called "induction flu", it happens to most of us and it will go away real soon! Good luck on your journey! -
Re: another newbie joins the ranks...
thanks sillygirl! how can i list my location? also, am i supposed to post weight goals and daily menus?jen
"life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin
female/40 years/5 feet 5.5 inches
original starting weight=245
bw=194 (07/09/08 - restart)
goal 1=clean induction
245 180Comment
-
Re: another newbie joins the ranks...
Harmony, you dont HAVE to post weight goals, but it often helps in staying on track.
To list your location, go to your User CP bit, it gives you the opton to do that under "edit profile".
Oh, and welcome to the board!!!!!!
Richsigpic260/215/180 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!
Comment
-
Re: another newbie joins the ranks...
A lot that you hear (bad hype) has origins in the original version of Atkins. Make sure you have the 2002 Completely Updated version.
And welcome to the
!
~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08
...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
.................
OMG how did I fail AGAIN(((on temporary break)))Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09
"Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown
sheeshComment
-
Re: another newbie joins the ranks...
Harmony, welcome and good luck with your weight loss!
Sherry ~33, Michigan ~ Married w/ 3 kids
http://www.facebook.com/sher801
Started Atkins 3/29/10
Currently in: Extended Induction
SW: 350.8 lbs
CW: 337.8 lbs (4/11/10)
1st Goal: 299 lbs
Comment
-
Re: another newbie joins the ranks...
Hello Harmony and welcome! Glad you read the book and found this board...both very important things. You'll get lots of support and inspiration here and you'll find that there's always someone to answer any questions you might have.
Looking forward to reading about your successes.
Happy low carbing!Before and after:
PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475
Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/56yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)Comment
-
Re: another newbie joins the ranks...
Howdy Jen, Welcome to the board and to the atkins! I felt pretty bad the first week, headache wise, But it does go away soon. Good luck and God Bless!
EDIT
*This Spotlight-Introduce Yourself thread has been closed due to extended absence of owner. Please feel free to private message any compliments and/or comments to the original poster. If you are the owner and would like to revive your Spotlight-Introduce Yourself please PM the forum mod or an Admin.Last edited by sallyseachange; March 31, 2007, 02:28 AM.Comment
Comment