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  • Wow! I'm new!

    What a fabulous place!

    I am on Day 3 of Induction and so far, so good. I want to kick myself for getting into the shape I morphed into but after whining and getting real with myself, I am so happy I am here.

    While nursing two sports injuries that limited me from working out, I just let my eating go. I mean really go. It is amazing the pyschological nature of this as I love working out and when that was limited, coupled with a very busy work style, I just collapsed into poor eating. I thought, what the ****?

    Well, I made a decision to get my body back and my lifestyle. I read the book cover to cover and I love the fact that the diet is good for you, heart wise and all around.

    Quick question, if I may. I was reading about induction flu and I had a little headache on Day One but so far I have not had any symptoms like what the **** is outlined for induction. Am I over the hump or can this still happen?

    I'm so happy to be here. I do have to admit that I have a streak of shame attached to my current physical state and just reading and learning from members here makes me feel less isolated. Not sure I have the support that would fully understand how and what I feel...so thanks to all of you that have made such an imprint on me.

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    glad to see you here! everyone is different. personally i have NEVER experienced any of those terrible symptoms...all i had was a tiny headachy sensation for a day...felt more like i just needed a cup of coffee or something (if you have ever stopped caffeine you know what that feels like)...i felt GREAT! some people feel really awful. glad you are doing ok!

    stick with this board pal...you are gonna make lots of fun friends and learn so much! it is totally motivating. good luck!!!





    started atkins 2/18/07
    5'7"........193/150/150

    "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
    "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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    • #3
      Re: Wow! I'm new!

      I was like MS, the needing a cuppa coffee feeling. Except I really did need one, I was coming down off the caffeine.



      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
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        Welcome to . We're happy to have you join us! Get involved and make friends here... Having others to share the journey with make it more fun and helps keep you focused. Best wishes.
        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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        • #5
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          Hey there Kettlebell! I love your nic! Welcome aboard. It's cool that you decided on Atkins and coming here to join in the fun.

          Sounds like you have the absolute right attitude...reading the book before starting is always a very good thing. It helps such a lot to understand how this way of eating works.

          I hope your workouts are no longer limited by injury. Exercise is a mandatory part of this lifestyle... and however one is limited, there's always something one can do to keep moving.

          I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you won't get the induction flu proper. Many don't suffer at all. Some get it almost immediately, some after several days. Usually though, it happens around day two or three and lasts a few days.

          Keep posting... we're looking forward to cheering you along the way!
          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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            Welcome to the boards, I was one of those that suffered induction flu about 3 days into the diet. Like they said, it was caffeine withdrawls that did it to me. You will love this board, there are so many supportive people here male and female alike. Good luck on your quest!!

            Start date 1-09-07 Starting Weight 277 CW 252 GW 200





            My journal:
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...d.php?p=587933

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            • #7
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              OMG!

              You guys are great! And know how to make a new person feel very at home...

              I have been intrigued with the AD for awhile. I was also very skeptical, from a health standpoint. I did alot of research and I am so happy that I did as I realize that I am very carb-affected. Probably more than I realized.

              Yes, exercise is so important. For fat loss and heart health. I plan on easing into my work outs so my body can first get adjusted to eating like this and then I plan on starting a light work out and gradually add to it. I am usually gungo ho in this area and I know (and my dr.'s orders) I need to slowly resume my work outs.

              I plan on being very vocal here as I will shout from the roof tops every % of fat I lose...

              The posts I have read are so inspiring...and I love that, I really do...

              Thanks again for the warm welcome.

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                Originally posted by Kettlebell
                I plan on being very vocal here as I will shout from the roof tops every % of fat I lose...
                That's the spirit! We love vocal!
                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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                • #9
                  Re: Wow! I'm new!

                  Day Four.

                  No induction flu yet.

                  Down 4 pounds.

                  Life is good.

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

                    Cool!
                    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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                    • #11
                      Re: Wow! I'm new!

                      Hi kettlebell!

                      Good to see another Brit!

                      well done so far - you know the best thing I find about this WOE is not having those awful sugar spikes - I can quite easily go through the day without picking in between meals!


                      Keep up the good work - loads of fab people here to help and answer questions - I should know - I keep asking!

                      Take care
                      anj



                      44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
                      Start weight: 196lbs
                      CW 181 lbs.
                      Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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                      • #12
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                        Hey UK Girl,

                        This kettlebell is not a Brit...

                        Thanks for the words of encouragement. So far, so good. And I am so happy to find this place as folks are so supportive and informative.

                        And I just love all the little smilies. I don't think I have ever seen so many at a site before...

                        hahahahahahaah

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                        • #13
                          Re: Wow! I'm new!

                          I saw west coast - actually could have sworn it said Somerset? so the brain goes with the weight!


                          Any how welcome from a Brit you would love it on our West Coast!

                          anj



                          44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
                          Start weight: 196lbs
                          CW 181 lbs.
                          Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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                          • #14
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                            Well, thank you and I am a very big fan of your country and countryside...just beautiful!

                            I see we have the same goal weight so let's get going, girl...

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                              you need to fill in your signature and get one of those ticker tape things from ticker factory .com Then we will be able to see your info as well!



                              44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
                              Start weight: 196lbs
                              CW 181 lbs.
                              Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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