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    Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

    Hi everyone.

    I actually started my induction yesterday, by accident really. I've been thinking about trying Atkins for a long time now. Yesterday about noon I realized that everything I had eaten so far was Atkins legal, so what better day to start than right then!

    I've been on countless diets and always gained it all back. But I'm so tired of that and feel like I've wasted so much time and energy. I'm an emotional eater and when things go wrong, food is what I run to. Since my life is such a turmoil all the time it seems, I've eaten my way up to almost 240 pounds.

    I've been checking out the board with all the great information and recipes and it seems like this is the place for me.

    Please wish me luck!
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    Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

    Hiiii! What a great way to start!! Some of us have to struggle daily with Atkins and some of us it just comes natural and we crave the food we're allowed to eat. I too was almost 240 Febuary 2006 Ive been on and off a few times but Im stickin to my guns this time!! I found diets are a waste of my time too, Atkins is the only thing that works for me. This site rocks!!! There isnt any way possible that I could have done it without all of the help and support here! You'll do great!!
    SW~215
    CW~ 205
    GW~ Whatever I feel good at!!

    Its not about what I have to lose...its what I have to Gain!!!

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    • #3
      Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

      Good Luck dream!!

      I'm an emo eater too (frustration = expensive cheese), so I'm giving you the link that Scooter gave me for a whole buncha recipes! http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
      Last edited by WindCriesMary; March 9, 2007, 08:26 AM. Reason: Can't hit the right buttons apparently...



      F/39, 5'11
      Mini-goal 1: Squeaky clean induction! DONE!! 3-20-07
      Mini-goal 2: 215 Done!! 4-3-07
      Mini-goal 2.1: 205 by Vacation 7-1-07 Done!! Dunno when, my un-dear, departed scale was being stoopid.
      Mini-goal 3: 199 DONE!! 6-12-07
      Mini-goal 4: 190 by 7-21-07 (Gran's big b-day bash)

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      • #4
        Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

        Hi, Laceylyn. I'm really looking forward to this. A little scared about eating all these foods. I feel like I'm doing something wrong! But very encouraged by all the good results.

        Thanks for the welcome!

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        • #5
          Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

          Hi there! Welcome

          28/F

          Team Butterfly





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          • #6
            Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

            Thank you so much, Mary and Cathy!

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            • #7
              Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

              Originally posted by dream
              I feel like I'm doing something wrong!
              It does feel wrong doesn't it?! Here's another link from Scooter *blows kisses* to get us newbies started: http://www.fitday.com/ Go and put in your foods, and journal, and make progress charts and everything. I was stunned yesterday at the numbers that came up when I did my food intake for the day!



              F/39, 5'11
              Mini-goal 1: Squeaky clean induction! DONE!! 3-20-07
              Mini-goal 2: 215 Done!! 4-3-07
              Mini-goal 2.1: 205 by Vacation 7-1-07 Done!! Dunno when, my un-dear, departed scale was being stoopid.
              Mini-goal 3: 199 DONE!! 6-12-07
              Mini-goal 4: 190 by 7-21-07 (Gran's big b-day bash)

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              • #8
                Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                Oh wow, Mary. These recipes look amazing! I never would have dreamed I could eat like that and lose weight. And I will check out fitday too. That looks really easy to keep track of everything.

                You guys are making me feel better and better about this already.

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                • #9
                  Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                  Hi, Dream and welcome! I'm new here too. I started on Tuesday and I've lost 3.4 lbs already. You're right about thinking it can't be true...the food is amazing. I'm going to a fancy steakhouse tonight and I can't believe I can eat caesar salad, filet mignon with bearnaise sauce, and creamed spinach...and it's DIET FOOD!

                  Be sure and check out the FAQs forum. There's tons of helpful info there. Don't be discouraged if you feel crummy for a couple of days...headache, nausea, etc. I felt kind of rotten yesterday but woke up this morning bursting with energy!!

                  Gotta run...good luck!
                  "Fall down six times, get up seven."

                  First mini-goal - to get below 190!





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                  • #10
                    Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                    Isnt it wonderful? The great things you can make/create is endless. Check out the recipes part of the board. There are pages and pages of yummy food. If youre craving something really bad...chances are one of these angels has figured out how to make it Atkins safe, anything from Truffles to Pancakes even hot cocoa!! ( just make sure its Induction friendly ) Wind Cries Mary is absolutly right about Fitday, its a lifesaver! Induction flu can be a nightmare but drink your water and keep moving, you'll get through it!
                    SW~215
                    CW~ 205
                    GW~ Whatever I feel good at!!

                    Its not about what I have to lose...its what I have to Gain!!!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                      Originally posted by Lose2Cruise
                      Be sure and check out the FAQs forum. There's tons of helpful info there.
                      I'm reading it now (when I should be working-hehe!) I wish I had started this a long time ago.

                      Thanks for the welcome!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                        Warm welcome to you Dream! I love the way you started Atkins!!!

                        Happy losing!
                        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)

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                          A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!
                          5 ft 6 in sw-242,cw-159,gw-160

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                            Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                            Hi Dream! Welcome to the board. I love the way you started so spontaneously. What a great way to start this journey. Sometimes we all deny and analyze way too much. Someone once told me 'analysis is paralysis'. So good for you for biting the bullet and just going for it!

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                              Re: Hi... this is Day 2 and I really need help!

                              Howdy Dream!!

                              Thanks for introducing yourself! What a great start you have, congratulations. I know it's really kinda bizarre after hoping around from diet to diet to eat things like steak, chicken with the skin, heavy cream, butter.....I mean.....BUTTER Yikes! But I swear to you it works. And it's so much more than alot of people criticize, with "Oh dear, you're doing that Bacon and Eggs Atkin diet, it'll never work".

                              So hear I am, 70 pounds lighter (still pushing forward) not even a year later (close but not yet....!) and I'm into this stronger and more focused than ever. And, my buddies here at this wonderful site, just gave me the awesome task of welcoming new people like yourself!! Life is good!

                              Example, tonight for dinner, sauted mushrooms, tilapia fish fillet, spinach salad with cheese, tomato, cucumbers, bacon, and a touch of pork rinds (crushed up they make tiny little croutons haha), my own home-made creamy italian dressing and a big ice cold glass of club soda with a splash of Vanilla Sugar Free Syrup for dessert! It doesn't get much better than that....actually, due to http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html it does get even better.

                              Since your in your second day, have you thought about an exercise program, remember we need to add that in to help with our weight loss! Hey check out this thread http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=41332, all you have to do is this
                              1. Sign up in this thread
                              2. Commit to doing 20 minutes of exercise in one 24 hour period.
                              3. Tell us what exericse you're going to do
                              4. Live up to your commitment
                              5. Post your achievement
                              6. Earn the award
                              Pretty easy! Oh yes, and a lot of folks like to track how many carbs they are taking in daily, give www.fitday.com a try. Check it out, and the price is right....FREE always works for me!

                              I'm so glad to hear that you've decided to hop on the plan with us. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and if you need a shoulder from time to time, we're all here! You can make that DREAM come true! Best wishes to you and keep us posted on how you're doing!
                              Scooter







                              Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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