I gained so much weight!!

[cassius]

I used to be pretty small, thick, i'd call it, but now I'm over 200 pounds and I'm getting made fun of, I'm still in high school. So tommorow I'm starting over, I know its going to be hard but summer is almost here, and I have too many rolls!!!

[Georgiana]

Re: I gained so much weight!!

Hi cassius,

Welcome back to ADBB!

I'm sure you'll feel much better about the way you look before the summer comes!

Are you cooking for yourself or is your mom cooking? If it's your mom the one cooking, make sure you give her the list of acceptable foods. You can find it here:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

Good luck and see you around the board!

[IrishRain]

Re: I gained so much weight!!

Hey there Cassius. I know it can be tough being heavy in high school, but don't let people get you down. Be unrelentingly cheerful. It's contagious! I'm sure you'll be looking and feeling better by summer.
Best of luck to ya!

[Chicklady]

Re: I gained so much weight!!

Hi Cassius Well, high school can be rough, no matter how great you look. By taking this step, you'll be improving your looks, your health, and your self esteem. Kudos to you for taking charge of your life!

[clogger]

Re: I gained so much weight!!

cassius, welcome to ! I'm sorry you're being made fun of for your weight . I know how much that can hurt. It's not very nice.

I hope your family is supportive of you being on Atkins. It really is a wonderful, healthy way of eating (WOE). The first two weeks are limited, but it's for good reason. The Induction phase is done to get rid of cravings and addictions. It is also important because it is a time your body switches from burning glucose for fuel to burning fat for fuel.

If your family is hesitant please ask them to read all or part of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 (you should read it, too). We call it DANDR 2002. You might be able to get a copy from your local library or order a copy online for under $10 (including shipping).

You are young. If you can change your eating habits now it will be so good for you! You will feel better mentally, emotionally, physically, etc.

If you need support or have questions please post on this board. Feel free to send me a PM (private message) anytime you need to.

You can do this! Good luck!

[jimmyolsenblues]

Re: I gained so much weight!!

Congrats on getting going...
The hardest part for me is starting...once this way of life gets rolling...its easy for me cause my appetite is less...
When i am eating carbs...my hunger never stops...
but when i am good...my appetite is much less and managable...
I wish you the best of success

[Desertthorn]

Re: I gained so much weight!!

welcome Cassius. Actually this plan is really easy cause all the great foods that we love are legal. Tell us what you'll miss, and I'll bet there is something just as good.

[chinadoll]

Re: I gained so much weight!!

Hey C--welcome. I know it will be tough (my son is 19 and in college and he is doing Atkins and it is definitely not always easy) but it is sooo worth it. And there are always people here to help.

The toughest time for him as a teen was when he went out with his friends. His trick was to steer them to restaurants that do Buffalo wings without breading and chicken caesar salads. They were his secret weapon at those very tempting times.

I wish you success and commend you for taking charge of this now because as you get older it gets tougher.