Hello from Italy

[dadi]

A greeting from Milano, Italy! My name is Dagmar and I have started Induction 4 days ago, with a few errors on the first two days due to ignorance on my side.. I thought I knew it all about carbs, but ..NOT. And now that I have found this great forum, I am sure I will find all the information I need!
I am 44 years old, 5'5 tall and have started at 176 pounds. My "final" goal is 145 pounds, but for the moment being I will be happy to get my bmi under 25, which should happen at roughly 160 pounds, more or less halfway through, and I hope to arrive at that until the end of 2008.
I have tried out a lot of diets over the last years, but alas, it seems that I simply can't shake those sweet cravings and everything failed sooner or later. So a "drastic change" is called for, and I'll do my best to stick to my goals, even if due to my work I have to travel and eat out a lot.
Success to all of us
Dagmar

[mitzimarie]

Re: Hello from Italy

Welcome, Dagmar!

This place is wonderful, isn't it? I'm glad you've found us.

If you haven't read this yet, please click on the link and have a look. There's lots of good information in it that may help you on your journey. Here is the link: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-new-read.html

Don't hesitate to ask questions!

[dadi]

Re: Hello from Italy

Thank you very much! I am still trying to get used to all the new things.. and angsting about doing something wrong (I can't find the "Diet Revoulution" here in Italy, I am trying to see if I can order it somewhere). For now, one step at a time, and all the suggestions given here are certainly helpful!
Thank you again
Dagmar

[Razzle39]

Re: Hello from Italy

Wow, carbless in Italy!

Welcome to the site. I have read the book and found so much good information here. I can safely say that until you get the book you can find everything you need to get started right in the Forums section;Induction.

I am curious to hear it Italy has great sugar free marinara sauce and Ketchup

[dadi]

Re: Hello from Italy

Thank you! Carbless ketchup? That I didn't know!

[Razzle39]

Re: Hello from Italy

Well the ketchup we have is Hienz Ketchup and they make a special blend that has 1 gram of carbs per serving. I have made my own with a sugar free marinara sauce that turned out great. Unfortunetly I didnt write down what I used. I know I used the marinara, vinegar, splenda, garlic and salt.

[charene]

Re: Hello from Italy

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[JohnC]

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Hello from South Philly!! Buono Sera paisano! Good luck to you from a fellow Italian!! Italy has the best food in the World, so I know it will be hard, but good luck to you.

[dadi]

Re: Hello from Italy

Hello from South Philly!! Buono Sera paisano! Good luck to you from a fellow Italian!! Italy has the best food in the World, so I know it will be hard, but good luck to you.

Hello oh yes, it is hard here.. do try and find a carb free breakfast ANYWHERE in Italy...!

[blueberrylady]

Re: Hello from Italy

Hello and welcome. I would suggest trying Amazon.com for a copy of Dr. Atkins book.

Good luck!!!