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    Just started Atkins (UK)

    Hi there,

    I'm Carl in London, UK and I've just started the Atkins diet. I'm about 1.8m tall and weigh 110Kg i.e. 244 lbs or 17st 6lbs. I seem to store all my fat around my waist area and by belly has gotten a bit prominent... I've decided enough is enough and I've made a resolution for 2007 to get fit and trim. I'm now started the Atkins diet. I started on Friday 12th January 2007. It's day four for now and I don't think that I have hit ketosis yet and I'm anxiously wating to get to this stage..........It's really good to have a support network like this board which I have spent a very long time reading.

    Cheers,
    Carl
    OverAte
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    Started: 12th January 2007
    Start Weight: 242lbs, or 17st 6 lbs, or 110kg
    Goal Weight: 180 lbs or 82kg
    Male
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    Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

    Hi Carl,

    Welcome to ADBB - it's a really great site for motivation and advice. There are quite few UK members here.

    Well done on getting to day 4 and deciding to improve your health

    My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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    • #3
      Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

      Hi Carl, welcome to the family. This is the best site for support and encouragement as you change your negative habits into healthy ones to get healthy and fit. You'll finds lots of people who are making the program work for them and willing to share their experiences and cheer you on. Best wishes to you and you can do this. We are all here to help!
      Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



      Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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      • #4
        Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

        Hey Carl! Welcome to the board! '07 is going to be a good year for you.

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        • #5
          Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

          Welcome! You'll find tons of support and lots of great info here! Best Wishes on your Atkins journey!
          35/F 5'9"
          HW 238/SW 205/LW 162/GW 160
          RESTARTED 1/2/2007
          SW 217/LW 194.8/GW 159
          sidetracked by life ...
          weightloss to be continued...
          currently working MAINTENANCE

          NON SMOKER since 2/21/2007.



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          • #6
            Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

            Welcome to the ADBB Carl You'll find lots of wonderful people, great support, encouragement and help! Looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments!

            Lady Hawke

            Attitude Changes Everything.
            Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
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            • #7
              Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

              It's day 5 on the Induction Phase and I do not think that I am in Ketosis. I am not getting any different smell in my breath. I must add that I am not cheating and doing everything by the book. What is your experience? I just can't wait to start melting way the fat.
              OverAte
              ________________________________________________
              Started: 12th January 2007
              Start Weight: 242lbs, or 17st 6 lbs, or 110kg
              Goal Weight: 180 lbs or 82kg
              Male

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              • #8
                Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

                Do you notice that your appetite has decreased? Some people don't notice the breath or funny taste in the mouth. If you have followed induction for 5 days, chances are you ARE in ketosis. The appetite supression is one way to tell.
                35/F 5'9"
                HW 238/SW 205/LW 162/GW 160
                RESTARTED 1/2/2007
                SW 217/LW 194.8/GW 159
                sidetracked by life ...
                weightloss to be continued...
                currently working MAINTENANCE

                NON SMOKER since 2/21/2007.



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                • #9
                  Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

                  Hello Carl and welcome! Glad you joined us here.
                  Not everyone gets the ketosis breath. I never had it at all, but was in ketosis and made it to goal nonetheless. If you're drinking masses and masses of water (which is essential) it'll reduce the Atkins breath too.

                  Congrats on getting to day five. It gets easier as you go along. Have you thought about joining the board wide No Scale Challenge (starts on 21st) where you weigh then put the scale away for two weeks. It helps avoid "scale dependence" right from the start. In case you're interested the link is: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...1&page=1&pp=10

                  Very best wishes on your journey to better health! Keep us posted!
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                  Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                  F/56yrs/5'.4"
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                  • #10
                    Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

                    Re: 5 days in Induction and no breath smell related to Ketosis

                    Yes, I am not eating as much as I did before and don't feel to eat that much. I guess that I am looking for the traditional signs of ketosis to confirm that I am really melting away the fat. I just want to get rid of my tummy.

                    Another thing is about excess skin.....I fear that if my tummyu gets flat that I may have excess skin... has anyone got this problem or is it possible that the body can absorve the excess skin.... I know that this may depend on age etc...
                    OverAte
                    ________________________________________________
                    Started: 12th January 2007
                    Start Weight: 242lbs, or 17st 6 lbs, or 110kg
                    Goal Weight: 180 lbs or 82kg
                    Male

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                    • #11
                      Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

                      Hi Cark, welcome to your new home.

                      patty
                      Lord, my dream is to lose this weight and to be healthier.

                      Patty female . 46yrs
                      SW 350
                      Small Goal. 325
                      Main Goal 145

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                      • #12
                        Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

                        Be happy you don't have "the breath"!!! I never got it myself either, at least I don't think so! Seems like you have all the other signs. I know nothing of the tummy issue, I've been wondering that myself since I had my child, LOL!!!!! I suppose you need to wait to see how your body looks when you really start losing lots. Do you exercise?

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                        • #13
                          Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

                          Thanks, I'd have liked to get the real evidence of 'smelly breath' to definitely know that the ketosis was actually going on.... I know it sounds strange but I do wonder whether the right processes are taken place. Anyway I'll be checking on my weight and waist measurement on Friday 19th (1 week of Induction). I am doing some exercise although it's mainly walking for now but it's a start....
                          OverAte
                          ________________________________________________
                          Started: 12th January 2007
                          Start Weight: 242lbs, or 17st 6 lbs, or 110kg
                          Goal Weight: 180 lbs or 82kg
                          Male

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                          • #14
                            Re: Just started Atkins (UK)

                            Difficult to say if you'll have flabby skin probs. We are all so different. But if you're concerned, I'd start doing abdominal exercises straight away... that might help tighten things up if necessary, and at worst can't do much harm.

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                            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)

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