Hello...looking for accountability.

[Lorelee]

Hi all,

So glad to have found this forum, it's exactly what I need for motivation and accountability.

I'm not massively overweight, just looking to re-structure my eating habits (steer away from the junk) and get rid of about 20lbs which is all around my mid-section and looking pretty unsightly.

I've heard many good things about Atkins and decided it's time I tried it.

I'm armed the book, a stock of Induction foods and i've cleared my kitchen of all non induction foods.

I start tomorrow....wish me luck.

[imagood1]

Re: Hello...looking for accountability.

welcome Lorelee!!! This is a great place for support and friendship. I'm so happy you have the book -- memorize the rules of induction and also the list of acceptable food...if it's not on the list don't put it in your mouth! Give it 14 days, stay off the scale until you are through induction. Because you don't have much to loose you probably won't see huge numbers in the first 2 weeks but you will loose so be patient.
Make sure you drink at least 64 ounces of pure water (not tea or coffee) and get some form of exercise everyday -- walk, run, bike, dance -- but get moving!!

I'm putting links for recipe sites here for you -- eat a variety of different food and try something you wouldn't normally eat - you'll be surprised at the things you will end up liking! I love stuffed green peppers and zucchini now...before Atkins I would have wired my mouth shut before I ate them!!! LOL.

If you have questions ask -- we all started where you are today and we remember how it feels. I wish you much 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

[chinadoll]

Re: Hello...looking for accountability.

Welcome. You are right about the accountability. Having the forum keeping me honest is a great motivator. I feel guilty when I have to post my failings in front of the ADBB world so I try hard to live up to my original commitment. LOL The great thing is that when you do flub it up, these folks are here to help you climb back on board and will help you figure out why you goofed so it doesn't happen again. You have found the end of the rainbow for Atkins support!

[bikinidreams]

Re: Hello...looking for accountability.

Hi! This is my first time being actively involved on any bulletin board, and it sure is helping me stick to this WOE! It's been about 4 weeks now, and I'm stick truckin'!

Good luck to you!

[Koober101]

Re: Hello...looking for accountability.

Your in the right place and you seem to have a good start
even before starting

The forum is great and it will work for you if you work it.