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    Brand new as of today

    Hello everyone, started today. I need to lose 50 lbs. I'm hoping that this plan will help me lose enough, quick enough, so it will give me incentive to keep it up.

    I put my menu in "Please review my menu" as I know I'll need all your help!!

    Take care everyone and keep up the great work... I love your stories and helpful tips!!

    Candoit59
    You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you might find, you get what you need.
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    Re: Brand new as of today

    Hi candoit... welcome and good luck!

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    • #3
      Re: Brand new as of today

      Hey candoit59,

      Welcome to the board! Awesome to have you with us! My name is Scooter, it is fantastic to meet you! 50 pounds, nooooo problem! As long as you read your DANDR (Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 edition) and follow the blueprints that Dr A set in motion, you'll be able to keep your eye on the prize so to speak!!

      Post on the board as often as you can, don't be a stranger, this board is full of so many excellent threads and forums. Read the stickys (these are intro's threads to each forum with helpful information from past successful Atkineers!) as they contain all kinds of helpful information.

      Here are some helpful threads and links that you might find useful!

      Rules of induction:
      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782
      Acceptable foods:
      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781
      Awesome Recipes:
      http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
      Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
      www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one
      http://www.thedailyplate.com

      Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, we are very happy to have you with us!!
      Best of wishes! Life is good!
      Scooter







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      • #4
        Re: Brand new as of today

        Why thank you everyone for the warm welcom.
        Yes I read the DANDR.
        I just have a problem with the fat that you can eat. The books says you cannot lose the weight if you try to keep the diet low fat. I never did eat alot of fat.

        Why can we not keep this diet low fat?
        You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you might find, you get what you need.

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        • #5
          Re: Brand new as of today

          Because FAT is what we're using for fuel!

          Think of it this way. If you're driving in your car and the gas guage is on empty, do you put a quart of oil in it? No, you fill it up with gas! On Atkins, fat is our fuel.

          During induction, our bodies go into a fatburning mode called ketosis. We switch from using carbs as our fuel source to using FAT as our fuel source. On Atkins Induction, your daily percentages should be 65% fat, 30% protein, and 5% carbs.

          Don't be afraid of fats. They're healthy! You're allowed to eat butter, cream, olive oil, full-fat cheeses, animal fat, chicken skin, etc. Just make sure to avoid transfats--not for "carb" reasons but for general health ones.
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          • #6
            Re: Brand new as of today

            Thank you for your promt reply. This site is awsome.With your support, I'm sure I'll be able to make it!!
            You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you might find, you get what you need.

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            • #7
              Re: Brand new as of today

              Hi candoit! Welcome to the board. You will see, when you start to read around the board, how remarkable it is that most people's cholesteral and blood pressure goes down while eating this way. There's been quite a few articles on this topic that are posted in the News and Research forum, here's the link:
              http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=43

              Don't be afraid. You will be quite pleased with the results and the ease of eating natural, whole foods, including fat!

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              • #8
                Re: Brand new as of today

                Welcome aboard Candoit! Am happy you found us here and decided to post.

                Yes... Silly and Juli have it right; Fat is your Friend! Also... there's lots of evidence that saturated fats are not the unhealthy monsters they've always been made out to be. Quite the contrary!

                Relax and eat your fats and legal foods... up to "hunger satified" level only though. Overeating will have you gaining whatever the plan.

                Keep posting and keep us in the know. We're behind you all the way!
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                • #9
                  Re: Brand new as of today

                  Hi candoit! I am new here too, so don't feel like you're in it alone. Everyone here is awesome, and helpful, too. Welcome!!!


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                  • #10
                    Re: Brand new as of today

                    Thank you everyone, your are so kind! I've had my 2ed day of this non-cab eating. It's going OK. But I've been eating cheese, meats, creams ... all with no carbs, I can't help but think "I can't lose weight eating like this... can I? " LOL

                    It just goes against everthing I Know about dieting .... I'll let you all know in a couple of weeks CYA
                    You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you might find, you get what you need.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Brand new as of today

                      Originally posted by candoit59
                      Thank you everyone, your are so kind! I've had my 2ed day of this non-cab eating. It's going OK. But I've been eating cheese, meats, creams ... all with no carbs, I can't help but think "I can't lose weight eating like this... can I?
                      Don't forget your 3 cups of veggies!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Brand new as of today

                        LOL Of course, it's just that I always eats tonns of veggies and I have always tried to limit my fat.
                        This plan is sorta backwards.....
                        You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you might find, you get what you need.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Brand new as of today

                          Everyone has given you lots of great advice and links to help you begin your new healthy journey. Take your measurements as watching the inches melting off is a great way to stay motivated and focused. We're all here for you. This program really works....jump in and become active with the people, challenges, posts and you'll see great results! Best wishes!

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