new girl

[fresh]

hi guys.

my name is christina. this is my second time on atkins, it has been hard to get into ketosis, it took about 2 weeks and eating >4 grams a day! i was 200lbs the first time i did atkins, i'm 5'8" and got down to about 130, it was a little too much! my goal now is 150,i am about 172 now that i've lost about 8 lbs so far, but in my "golden shot" i lost weight more rapidly. this time i cut out caffeine (diet coke) but the first time i drank it all the time on induction and still stayed in ketosis and lost weight...


im basically here for support, recipes, etc. right now i dont have much of an appetite, which is good. i'm going on a cruise in september so i want to be bikini ready! wish me luck!

[imagood1]

Re: new girl

Hi Christina -- welcome to the board. May I ask why you were eating less than 4 grams a day? Is that less than 4 grams of carbs a day? You are suppose to be eating 20 carbs a day during induction.

Each time you try to loose weight it gets harder because your body gets smarter and trys to keep the weight on.

Here are some links that might help -- for instruction and recipes. Good luck.

Rules of Induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782 (What are the Rules of Induction?)
Induction Acceptable Foods:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781 (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Daily Menus
Sheila's Low Carb, Atkins & Induction Friendly *ORIGINAL* Recipes Page!

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html

[fresh]

Re: new girl

yes, i know about the 20 carbs a day, but it wasnt putting me into ketosis, but 3 days after i started cutting back carbs little by little, i went into ketosis. i guess i worded it wrong, im eating about 15-16 carbs a day and its working quite well. first time i lost the 80 lbs, im remembering i ate a lot of fattier meats like sausage, cold cuts, etc. when i go the grocery store this week i'm going to buy that stuff.

[fresh]

Re: new girl

oh and THANK YOU for the links!

[Chicklady]

Re: new girl

Hi fresh Welcome to ADBB!

[blueberrylady]

Re: new girl

Welcome to the board, Fresh!

I think you have the right idea on the fatty meats. You should be eating 65% fat, 30% protein and 5% carbs. You can use a website like Fitday to help you determine your percentages.

Congrats on the 8 lbs you've lost so far and I'm sure eating more fat will make the diet easier for you because it will fill you up more.

Keep up the good work!

[fresh]

Re: new girl

Thanks, ladies! Everyone has been really nice and supportive so far.