Hello!

[MightyMartha]

Hi everyone. I started Atkins almost 4 weeks ago on February 19, and have lost around 17 pounds, now at 238 down from 255. I wish I would've given this WOE a chance much earlier, but I totally misunderstood what it was all about! For the most part, I'm enjoying my food choices and feel like I eat healthier than ever.

I've enjoyed all I've read on this forum so far - - I especially love the before and after pics and success stories. I've gone to other low-carb/Atkins forums but this one seems so joyful. I hope one day I can be one of those success stories!

[mitzimarie]

Re: Hello!

Hi there, Martha!

Welcome to the ADBB.

Congrats on the 17 pounds gone forever! It sounds like the Atkins WOE really agrees with you.

Yes, lots of people misunderstand what Atkins is all about. I've grown weary of defending it to people who just repeat the rumors.

I hope that you have read, or are reading the book now. We follow the 2002 version of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. (DANDR for short) And, it's so great that you have found this board! It is huge, and a great source for information, support, motivation, and friendships. I'm glad that you have enjoyed reading it. Here are a few links to some of the most popular places. The first link is to a site that a lot of us use for recipes, and the others are to some forums on this board.

Linda's website for lowcarb recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

Atkins FAQ forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=79

Review My Menu forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=50

Exercise Challenge forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=51

Journal Chats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=31

Journal Stats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=94

Gook Luck!

[Carb Addict]

Re: Hello!

Welcome to the boards! You are right, these boards are a great support! I remember reading some of the journals here and clearly remember reading Mitzi's closing statement of "realistically, gradually, consciously and finally!" and thought that was nice. Over the course of time, those words have come to mean a lot more. Changing my eating habits and the way I look at food and food consumption required all of those words--they all work together to get to the final goal. There were times when I was discouraged about my rate of weight loss and had to remember that I had to be realistic, that it took time and I had to make good choices every moment of the day. You should be very proud of those 17 pounds and ready to charge the hill for the next set of weigh loss numbers!! Way to go!!