Started Atkins last week

[Robyn6345]

Hello,

I was successful at Atkins several years ago; however, stopped when I heard how dangerous it was.

The past couple of years I have tried Weight Watchers, Transformations (pills and an injection), and many "diet aid supplements". I have never had the success I have had on Atkins. I am thinking to myself, what is more dangerous...injecting yourself with God knows what or eating what God intended you to eat ?

My first week, I lost ten pounds. I have taken some pictures but I am way to embarrassed to post them. Maybe when I reach goal?

I have read the amazing success stories and some of the inspiration provided by this bulletin board. I don't feel so alone with my weight loss struggle.

F/36/5'4
Start Date: July 1st, 2007-250
Current Weight: 241--July 8, 2007

[Tims]

Re: Started Atkins last week

Hello,

I was successful at Atkins several years ago; however, stopped when I heard how dangerous it was.

i felt EXACTLY the same way!!! how can i eat Eggs Scrambled in REAL BUTTER??? and eat REAL Mayonaise??? Fried Steaks??? OMG!!! i was so scared to touch any of it! but look at those Before & After Pics and TO ME, none of those people look SICK! they look as healthy as someone who never had an eating problem! and to tell you the truth! I WANNA LOOK LIKE THAT SOMEDAY! there cant be too much thats Dangerous about eating the Atkins way! today is day 2 for me and im doing great! hope the rest of the week goes as well... i really dont want to get that Induction Flu... but IF i do... oh well... im not going to give up this time!!!

[Robyn6345]

Re: Started Atkins last week

Exactly!

I haven't had any bad symptoms yet on Induction...so, hopefully it will stay that way.

I must admit, I did cheat a bit...I had cream in my coffee. But this week I have made a commitment to cut out all sodas and coffee and just drink water.

I wish you success...looks like we started around the same time. Shoot me an email if you ever want a shoulder to lean on

[sillygirl]

Re: Started Atkins last week

Hello,

I was successful at Atkins several years ago; however, stopped when I heard how dangerous it was.

Hey Robyn! Welcome to the board. That's a common misnomer you got there. There've been many articles lately disputting what people think of as Atkins being a dangerous diet. The facts are, that following this program you'll be eating from every food group eventually, just whole foods instead of white flour etc. I think you will enjoy eating this way again and you know you'll feel energetic since you've been at it before!

Here's the link to the news articles:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=43

Congrats on your pounds lost so far! When you're ready, we'd love to see a picture. Also, good news! Cream isn't cheating! It's totally allowed, within reason!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Started Atkins last week

Welcome Robyn! Glad you're now one of us.
Don't be embarrassed about showing us pics... we love to see people shrink, and we've all been there too.

Silly is right... by the time you reach pre-maintenance/maintenance, all you're doing is taking out sugar, refined flour and highly processed foods and exchanging them with natural foods and loads of veggies. Nothing too unhealthy about that imho! And... your health numbers (blood sugar, BP and cholesterol) will probably bear this out, in just a few weeks.

Keep us posted as to how you're doing! We're behind you all the way!

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