I'm new!

[Erin80]

Hi....I'm new to this forum and I'm SO glad I found it. Today is my third day on Atkins..so I'm doing my third day of induction. I am in serious need of support! It is SO hard. I love pasta, rice and bread so much and not being able to have them is super hard. I am in the middle of the "induction flu"....I am shaky, dizzy, nauseous and have actually been losing my appetite altogether today. So far I've stuck to the rules of induction completely.....so we'll see what happens! It's great to have found this forum though!

[dreamof145]

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Welcome Erin! So happy to have you join us. This is the best place to get motivated and have numerous friends to help you create your new low-carb life-style. You don't have to feel deprived of pasta, pizza, rice or bread - just check out the substitution forum and find ways to make your meals low-carb. I was also a big pasta eater and bread. But, I'm completely satisfied with my meals and don't feel a bit deprived.

Theres lots of support here with the forums on life/health, challenges, journals and recipes. Make friends, join the fun and watch yourself shrink to goal. Keep us posted on your progress!

[SandyL2002]

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Welcome Erin.. Hang in there.. and you will get through it.. We are here to support you..

[life_is_good]

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Hang in there girly!!!! Keep yourself full of all the leagal stuff you can get your hands on! That was key for me (and is now as I am on my 2nd time around). That and singing the Christina Aguilara song "survivor" in my head....

"Makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter"

[sallyseachange]

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Welcoem Erin! Keep going! It's so worth it. You'll find the board a wonderful place for support.

Post lots. We're rooting for you!

[Scooterjam]

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Welcome Erin! Sorry about that nasty induction flu. It happens sometimes, but be patient it will pass I promise and the ketosis will wash over you like a tidal wave. One day I had a headache and felt puny, then the next, woosh.....I was cleaning the garage, closets, kitchen cabinets......yeah...that's what I'm talking about.

Our good friend, Seasallychange has started a pretty cool exercise challenge at: Double Whammy Challenge:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....6264#post656264

Here are some other threads and links you may find help to get the wheel in motion. The intial step of moving that wheel is all you need, these links will keep to keep building up the momentum!

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! Love to have you with us!!

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