Bawani J.Indran, a malaysian Hindu on Atkins

[bawani_27]

hi everyone,

I am a new member and I must say this site has given me lots of motivation to stay with atkins.. my name is bawani 27 years old female, a hindu from malaysia. (am I the only Indian using this site hehehe..) I wish to make new frnds frm all over the world as well as get some support to stay on my atkins journey. I have been overweight and obese all my life and my highest was 107kg (sorry im not used to calculate weight in pounds) and that was someway bck in December 2007.. im 5’7 tall and currently I weigh 85kg.. all thanx to atkins way of life.. I feel so mch better now taking off 22kg of fat of my body. my life has changed a lot but I still has more weight to lose to reach my target. I rely on internet mostly to keep me motivated and to do some research on atkins and im so glad I found this page.

I need some assistance as i am from an Asian country and I find it difficult to find some food stuff as stated in the atkins book. I somehow only managed to purchase a copy of the book recently (all this while i was doing atkins just by the knowledge i gathered from the web) and now im eager to start all over again. wish me luck and all the best to all of you too.. :O)

[Sherri]

Re: Bawani J.Indran, a malaysian Hindu on Atkins

hi everyone,

I am a new member and I must say this site has given me lots of motivation to stay with atkins.. my name is bawani 27 years old female, a hindu from malaysia. (am I the only Indian using this site hehehe..) I wish to make new frnds frm all over the world as well as get some support to stay on my atkins journey. I have been overweight and obese all my life and my highest was 107kg (sorry im not used to calculate weight in pounds) and that was someway bck in December 2007.. im 5’6 tall and currently I weigh 85kg.. all thanx to atkins way of life.. I feel so mch better now taking off 22kg of fat of my body. my life has changed a lot but I still has more weight to lose to reach my target. I rely on internet mostly to keep me motivated and to do some research on atkins and im so glad I found this page.

I need some assistance as i am from an Asian country and I find it difficult to find some food stuff as stated in the atkins book. I somehow only managed to purchase a copy of the book recently (all this while i was doing atkins just by the knowledge i gathered from the web) and now im eager to start all over again. wish me luck and all the best to all of you too.. :O)

Hello Bawani,
Welcome to ADBB!
It's wonderful that you found us here. Congratulations on your success so far. Post often, join some challenges. A great way to meet people and make new friends.
Are you planning on starting Induction? If so, here is a sticky I like to share with folks starting out. Some great info there.
I'm so glad to here you have the book. Read it and refer to it often.
Again, WELCOME! I look forward to seeing you on the board.
Sincerely, Sherri

Before you begin:

1. Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 edition.
At the very least, read chapters 10 through 14. These chapters tell you how to do the diet, what to expect, and why the first 14 days are so important.

ADBB uses DANDR 2002 as its reference. Granted there are other publications by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. but we like to do the diet as it was written by Dr. Robert C. Atkins because in our collective experience Dr. Atkins' diet is more effective than Atkins Nutritionals, Inc's version.

2. See your physician.
Dr. Atkins recommended this himself. See your physician for a complete physical exam, including blood tests before beginning this or any other diet and exercise program.

Also take the Blood Sugar Symptom Test found in the book.

3. Make a commitment.
Commit yourself to giving the 14 day Induction a fair shot. If you can't commit yourself to 14 days of following rules and eating the foods listed in the acceptable foods list, this diet might not be for you.

4. Prepare your kitchen
If it's not on the list, remove it from your home. If you live with people who aren't on a low carb diet, then put your food(s) in areas separate from theirs. Also make sure you have low carb snacks available to you at all times, in case you get hungry.

5. Recruit your family and friends.
You are about to embark on a completely new lifestyle. Getting the support of your family and friends will help you through this. Be frank with them and tell them your intentions and that this is very important to you. If they have any doubts about this diet, ask them to read the book because knowledge is power.

6. Keep the Induction Rules and Foods List handy.
Make two copies of these documents: keep one on your refrigerator at home and keep the other one on your person at all times. This will save you a lot of guesswork and worry when eating out or grocery shopping.

The Rules of Induction can be found here:
What are the Rules of Induction?

The Induction Acceptable Foods List can be found here:
What foods can be eaten on Induction?

7. Read the entire label, including the ingredients.
Some foods have little carbs, but contain things like hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and sugar, which makes them unacceptable for Induction.

8. Keep a food diary
It is of utmost importance to keep track of your daily carbohydrate intake to make sure you are not exceeding 20 net carbohydrates daily.

Some people keep a notebook journal. Others like to track their progress online.

Here are some resources:
An Atkins spreadsheet:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=4570

http://www.fitday.com ---This is a free online service (registration required) that allows you to input your foods, track your exercise, etc.

Carbohydrate Counters:
http://www.atkins.com ---The Atkins site has a downloadable Carb Counter.
http://www.calorieking.com ---This site has nutritional information for most foods and beverages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ ---This is the United States Department of Agriculture Nutrition Database.

9. Exercise
According to Dr. Atkins "exercise is non-negotiable"! So get moving. Begin according to your level of fitness. Visit the Exercise Forum.

10. Vitamin Supplements
These are also recommended by Dr. Atkins because many of us have poor nutrition and we need extra nutrients. Visit the Vita-Nutrient Forum.

11. Weigh AND Measure Yourself on Day 1

Make sure you weigh and measure yourself before you begin this diet. Contrary to what we are lead to believe, the scale isn't the best tool for measuring weight loss (fat loss). It doesn't tell you how much muscle you gained. It doesn't tell you how much water weight you gained or lost. It doesn't tell you that you will fit into that pair of jeans.

Tips for weighing:
a. Weigh yourself at the same time of day under the same conditions. You can weigh "more" after a meal or after you drink water or you can weigh "less" after you exercise or have a bowel movement. So pick a time and stick to it. Likewise, clothing can also add on "pounds". So if you choose to weigh yourself wearing clothes, make sure you are wearing the same clothing or nearly the same clothing.

b. Use the same scale. Scales differ slightly. So the scale in your doctor's office or at the gym might have you weighing more or less than the scale in your bathroom.

Tips for measuring:
a. You can measure whatever body areas you want: chest, waist, hips, thighs, upper arm, wrists and ankles. To make the measuring easier, you body landmarks like your belly button or a mole or scar, to guide your tape measure placement. For chest measurement, women can either measure under their armpits and/or under their breasts.

b. Don't "pull" on the measuring tape because that will give you a false reading (and stretch the tape). The tape should be snug, but not tight.

c. Don't suck in to make yourself smaller. Again, that will give you a false measurement.

Measuring tapes can be purchased at craft stores (the sewing section) for under $5.00. If you can't find one, you can use a piece of string. Just mark that string with a marker pen to indicate your "start" points". Or if you have an old belt, you can use that too.

Another good "measuring tool" is your clothing. Non-stretchy clothing like a dress shirt, jeans, or dress is the best thing to use. Stretchy fabric (like t-shirts or anything with spandex) will conform to your body as you shrink so you might not see the results. Try on this article of clothing periodically to see how you are losing inches.

Good luck to you on your 14 day Induction journey.

[Lisa]

Re: Bawani J.Indran, a malaysian Hindu on Atkins

I'm so glad you found us and decided to join our community...welcome home!

Congratulations on your weight loss so far!

Please make yourself at home and join in on the topics throughout the board. There's a lot of great tools and people to help you stay motivated and encouraged to try new things.

Best wishes!

[Chef Kevin]

Re: Bawani J.Indran, a malaysian Hindu on Atkins

Wow, how cool!!!

Good luck on the finding foods. I'm sure with a little creativity you can substitue local ingredients for your needs.

Welcome!!

[bawani_27]

Re: Bawani J.Indran, a malaysian Hindu on Atkins

Hi Sherri, Lisa and Kevin,

Thanks a lot for the reply. I am so happy and excited that i am actually getting replies for my post :O) this will sure motivate me more and plan to start induction on new year day! I have queries on certain things and would appreciate if you experts could help and guide me.

Firstly im a morning coffee person and I find it hard to go without a nice cup of hot coffee. Now my question is we are allowed to use ‘cream’ with our coffee na but what do you actually mean by cream/ half and half or any other milk substitute? I can only find whipping cream in local stores. Is whipping cream and cream the same thing? How bout skim milk is it allowed?


bawani

[Sherri]

Re: Bawani J.Indran, a malaysian Hindu on Atkins

Hello Bawani,
On Induction you are allowed three ounces of unsweetened heavy cream(pge 129 DANDR), Yes, whipping cream is fine. As long as there is no added sweetner to it. Always read lable to make sure there is no added sugar to the products. Atkins is 0 tolerance for added sugar. Skim milk is not allowed during Induction. Atkins is a full fat woe, (way of eating) If it says low fat or skim, it's most likely replacing the fat with sugar.
Do you have the book DANDR 2002?
TTYL, Sherri