Started Atkins May 28, 2008

[EquineHeart]

Hi! I am very new to this (so if any errors, I apologize)! I have never posted anything...anywhere!! I just recently started Atkins and still a bit confused but excited. I am not sure about good carbs and bad carbs. Some people tell me that I can eat as much as I can on the allowed list until I am satisfied. Sugars vs. Sugar Alcohol, etc. I hear everyone talking about the "flu" symptoms that they experienced on or after day 3 but I have not had that and I am on day 6 so I question if I am doing it right. Help! =)

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: Started Atkins May 28, 2008

get the book!


Also...I never had the "flu" symptoms, some lose energy and gain it back later...some don't.

[atkinsdoer]

Re: Started Atkins May 28, 2008

I agree, get the book. It lays it all out for you. Also, here is the Atkins website http://www.atkins.com/ Keto sticks help as well. Good luck! This is a great way of life. This message board is amazing! Lots of support and good recipes!

Caity

[EquineHeart]

Re: Started Atkins May 28, 2008

Hello! Actually I have tried to find the book in our little town with no such luck. I was planning on ordering or just taking a little drive to find it. I have been on the site and printed a great deal of information from it that I can refer back to. I will get the hang of it soon enough! Thank you for the info.

[IrishMom82]

Re: Started Atkins May 28, 2008

Well first off WELCOME!!! Secondly, you can order the book on AMAZON.COM for like a dollar. You don't want to really depend entirely on the atkins website. They are more profit oriented than your health and wellness. When you order the book make sure you get the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. This board is based on the 2002 edition.

Read the book and it will explain everything. Be careful with the website cause they say that a lot of things like shakes and bars, etc. are allowed on Induction when they really aren't, again it's all about selling their products now. Good luck!

[EquineHeart]

Re: Started Atkins May 28, 2008

Thank you sooooo much for your reply. This is what I needed!! I came in completely blind but ready!! I did get most of my info off of the site so thank you for letting me know. I will get the book (2002 edition) today! Thank you again!

[clogger]

Re: Started Atkins May 28, 2008

Welcome to ADBB, EquineHeart! If you haven't checked it out already the Atkins Low Carb Dieting FAQ section on this board is really great!

Take as much time as you can to read posts and join in. You should check out some of the Exercise Challenges for June.

Best of luck to you!