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  • #1

    Greetings

    Greetings ~

    Newbie here. Started induction yesterday, 12/6 and already having second thoughts (okay it's the carb withdrawls talking)... I started Atkins not to just lose weight, but because I'm a die-hard CARBOHYDRATE ADDICT that I need to overcome, (okay mix it in with emotional eating habits)... there should be laws against CARBS. So now I'm here and I'd like to say I've been reading for a few weeks and decided I'd register once I started induction. I'm also swearing off caffeine as well (had 1/2 cup of coffee every morning so that part shouldn't be too bad)..

    This is day two and today has been far worse than yesterday... I've had a killer headache, I feel like I'm in a 'fog' and I'm incredibly tired! I hope every day is not like this. Did I forget to mention... I'm having carb withdrawls something fierce. I want ice cream, tons of it. And a cinammon roll.

    Anyway, I look forward to conversing with all of you on this site. I've found tons of informative info from you already and I am absolutely inspired!

    Have a great weekend,
    Eselte




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    Welcome! At least you already know that those cravings are the Carb Monsters wanting their fix! Ignore them, and they'll die off in a couple of days. Being a carb addict is as bad as being a drug addict. You will get a big burst of energy soon, the headache will be gone and you'll soon forget to eat. You just need time to burn off all the glucose stores and switch from carb burning to fat burning for energy. Right now, your body has a lot of enzymes for digesting carbs, but it will take a couple of days to produce the enzymes needed to digest protein and fat. After 3 to 5 days, you'll be over the induction flu and will feel great.


    A good thing to remember is that after you have switched your body to fat burning mode, if you cheat, all these same feelings will come back to make you sick all over again. It's not worth it!

    Sunny!
    People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


    "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
    ~~Herodotus


    Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
    Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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    • #3
      Re: Greetings

      Welcome to the team.

      SunnySmile501 did a great job of explaining what's going on. Just a couple of days until you are feeling great. It's a wonderful journey.
      40 year old male 6' 3"

      What I know:
      1-Atkins WOE/WOL plan works
      2-I need to always work on the behaviors and triggers that make me over eat.
      3-Atkins WOL is part of the puzzle, but is not the entire thing.
      4-Self-deprecation only feeds our inner ego and not in a good way.






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      • #4
        Re: Greetings

        Hi Eselte! Welcome. Sunny's right...your body is learning to burn the fat (Whoooppeee) instead of burning excess carbs for energy. Thats a good thing. It only lasts a few days and then you'll get that Atkins High energy boost. Don't forget to take your measurements and come here often for support and motivation. We're here for you, keep us posted on your progress.
        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
          Re: Greetings

          Welcome Eselte! You've already had some excellent advice. Wishing you the best of health and lite. Post often and let us know how you're doing. Join some challenges. Jimmie has a I am worth it challenge coming up. That's a good one! The first few days are the hardest. You can do this!
          MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
          HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
          Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
          Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
          New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
          1st mini-goal: 260
          2nd mini-goal:249
          2nd mini-goal:239
          3rd mini-goal:229
          GOAL :225




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          • #6
            Re: Greetings

            Thank you so much for your replies and advice. I think being successful at this will actually be easier knowing I have the support of other people that have done it, and are doing it. I look forward to being a loser as well!!




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            • #7
              Re: Greetings

              Welcome aboard Eselte! Sounds like you know that what you're going through is what we call "Induction Flu". Never fear; like the others said, soon you'll be feeling much better and ultra energised.

              If you find you're craving fiercely, try having a high fat snack (from the legal foods lists, of course). It really helps.

              Stay strong... it's so worth it, and so are you!
              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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              • #8
                Re: Greetings

                Welcome to the board.. I promise you..as you get to day 4 it will start to get easier.. Make sure you eat high fat stuff right now.. Like Yummy Steak...eat the fat... That will help oh so much.. Don't waste your time eating chicken..that will come when your major cravings are gone.. And if you really feel like you are going to cave.. Take 1oz of Cream cheese and melt in the microwave..like 10-20 seconds...and stir in a packet of splenda and that will help the desire for something sinful...but yet legal..
                Sandy
                40th birthday June 27,2009


                Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
                Current Weight 271
                Goal Weight 150
                Female/40

                Mini Goals
                #1-Get into 260's-
                #2-Get into 250's-
                #3-Get into 240's
                #4-Get into 230's



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                • #9
                  Re: Greetings

                  A motivation for me was weighing myself and seeing that I had lost weight and then I didn't want to eat sweets or whatever. I know its not a good thing to step on the scale everyday but it is nice to see the results. My boyfriend feels the same way and he gets cravings more than I do and hasn't given in either.






















                  Rach
                  SW:217 LBS
                  MG:199 LBS
                  MG:185 LBS
                  MG:170 LBS
                  MG:155 LBS
                  MG:140 LBS
                  GW:128

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                  • #10
                    Re: Greetings

                    Greetings back to you... As you have seen you have come to a Amazing place for this WOE.. You can get all the support you need all over the board. Surf the areas and keep us posted on how you're doing !!! If we don't hear from you we will come hunting....
                    Marty
                    There's a thin me trying to get out !!


                    Before 7-7-07

                    Restart date 10/08/07
                    SW185/CW161.5/GW140
                    1st mini goal (Thanksgiving) 170lbs (GOAL 11/15/07)
                    2nd mini goal- 160
                    mini mini goal - 155
                    3rd mini goal 150
                    4th mini goal 145 (by Anniversary April)
                    GOAL :






                    Marty's Journey to Thin !!, :icon_joy:

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                    • #11
                      Re: Greetings

                      Welcome!! Induction flu will pass as everyone has stated. Remember how crappy you are feeling so if you are tempted to cheat that memory will be there to stop you!

                      Take your measurements, keep your DANDR book handy to refer to, start a journal, join a challenge & post often!

                      You are on your way to an exciting journey!

                      Glenda
                      "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

                      Glenda
                      F/5'10/47
                      261/xxx/???
                      "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
                      "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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