Wish me luck...

[allyscharm]

Hi..I am Lori. I am 5'10" and I weigh 235lbs. I am down from 245. I have lost 10 lbs by exercising and reducing my calories. I have been disappointed with how long it has been taking to get results. I read about Atkins and it seemed to make sense to me so today I began the induction phase. I would like to get down to 170, so 65lbs to go!! I am an elementary school teacher in Oklahoma, married for 22 years, mom to a 16 year old boy and a 15 year old girl.

[moniegail]

Re: Wish me luck...

hello, allyscharm. welcome to this woe. i was wondering if you've read the book yet? (Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution) DANDR 2002 Edition. it is a must read in order to succeed in living this new lifestyle correctly. if you haven't read it yet, i would suggest atleast reading all the sticky's in the induction forum on this board. so many people decide to do atkins without having a grasp for the correct way in following this woe, and then get discouraged and give up without truly understanding how it actually works.

remember to drink your water(8-8ozs + another 8 for every 25 lbs you need to lose), exercise and follow the plan correctly and you will do great.

i wish you much success on your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

monie

[Elsie150]

Re: Wish me luck...

Hi Lori! Buy the book. And read the stickies. Knowledge is power to this way of eating.

[allyscharm]

Re: Wish me luck...

Thanks for the advice..yes, I am reading the book. One of the girls I work out with loaned me a copy and I am going to order my own soon. I was up very late last night reading it.

I drank a lot of water today. I had no appetite for food however, it was a struggle to eat. I know my appetite will improve. I have a terrible sunburn from the 4th so I haven't felt myself.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Lori

[Elsie150]

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LOL...actually appetite surpression is one of the side benefits...after you get over induction flu. Make sure the book was published in 2002. That is the one published here.