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    just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

    Hi everyone,
    I am just prepping myself to start this coming Monday. Cleaning out the pantry, getting rid of temptation foods. Stocking up on the allowed induction foods and then launching myself full fledged into this diet.

    My sister has lost 50lbs on this diet and her son has lost over a 100lbs. I know it works, I just have to stick with it. They are a big source of inspiration for me.

    I know i will be checking into this forum on a regular basis for encouragement, advice and sharing experiences, so I look forward to new friendships and great conversation.

    Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and see you on the boards.
    Janet
    My inspirational quote...
    "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
    -Alan Cohen





    Tags: carbs..., savour, start....going, weekend
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    Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

    Welcome, Janet

    Great job on making your kitchen an Atkins-friendly zone... I've found that doing Atkins has a LOT to do with where your head is at... meaning, once I finally accepted that this way of eating is for life and not a race or just a means to lose weight, I was able to loosen up and just live my life without anxiety. Having a plan and getting your kitchen stocked and ready will make things so much easier.

    Happy Low-Carbing!


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    • #3
      Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

      Welcome to the board, Janet!

      It's so nice that you have the inspiration and support of your sister and nephew to help you on your way!

      Good luck to you!
      Aka Nyna
      HW199/CW168.5/GW155

      "Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron

      Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!

      X16 X14 X3

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      • #4
        Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

        welcome Janet -- you are lucky to have family who have done this WOE and know it works. Once you get through the first few weeks and your body is use to eating this way you will wonder why you didn't do this a long time ago! I feel so much better today than I did at the beginning of the year and am still going strong.

        Good luck to you -- if you need anything all you have to do is ask. Here are some links to help get you started.

        Rules of Induction:
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782
        Induction Acceptable Foods List:
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781

        Recipe Sites
        http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
        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
        http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html
        Carole
        _____________________
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        7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge



        DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
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          Welcome to the board! Glad you've decided to join us
          Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009


          Milestones:ozers6p4
          240 - University grad weight - Met July 29, 2009
          213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009
          Onederland - Met December 23rd, 2009
          180 - High School grad weight - Met May 5, 2010
          163 - No longer obese______
          136 - No longer overweight (yes, I know this is lower than my goal weight)



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          • #6
            Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

            Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. It is saturday....one more day to go. My final supper will be pasta sunday night. Mmmmm...luuuuv that pasta! that is going to be the hardest to give up...
            Counting down the hours......I will likely be here often for encouragement!
            My inspirational quote...
            "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
            -Alan Cohen





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            • #7
              Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

              once you have been on plan a few days you really won't miss pasta -- I don't miss any of the starches.
              Carole
              _____________________
              May Water 130oz daily
              7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge



              DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
              Join us for the May Water Challenge!


              PLEASE


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              • #8
                Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

                Janet, I'm new here, too (just today, actually) and didn't want to start a new thread. It looks like our goals are about the same, that's kinda cool!

                I'm Jennifer, 34, on day 5 (and down 4lbs, woo hoo!) of induction. This is the longest I've lasted on this program ever. I am confident I can do it this time. I've been so good!

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                • #9
                  Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

                  Hallo Janet and Jennifer.
                  I hope you both do great. 4lbs down already is just super duper.
                  Any of you interested in exercise challenges. We have some ready to go in the Exercise Challenge forum.
                  Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                  May Challenges 2010
                  Push-ups: 450/800
                  Abs: 850/1900
                  Squats: 650/1200
                  Lunges: 500/1000
                  Strength: 490/1200
                  Running: 50/100 km


                  2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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                  • #10
                    Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

                    Thanks Liv, nothing had happened at all until yesterday - day 5, maybe 1/2 a pound. The 2nd day I actually gained a pound, but I guess it just takes time to kick start it. I bought the Ketostix and I am in Ketosis according to them, so that's good. On day 3 I was in moderate, now it says large - not the darkest, but the 2nd darkest. I'm good with that.

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                    • #11
                      Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

                      Originally posted by jen1274 View Post
                      Thanks Liv, nothing had happened at all until yesterday - day 5, maybe 1/2 a pound. The 2nd day I actually gained a pound, but I guess it just takes time to kick start it. I bought the Ketostix and I am in Ketosis according to them, so that's good. On day 3 I was in moderate, now it says large - not the darkest, but the 2nd darkest. I'm good with that.
                      Don't worry about the color. If it changes, it means you are using fat as your primary source of energy. The color on the stix is a measure of concentration and it changes depending on the amount of water you drink, on the exercise you're doing, on the type of fats you are eating, on the time of day you are testing, etc.
                      "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                      -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                      • #12
                        Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

                        Originally posted by jen1274 View Post
                        Janet, I'm new here, too (just today, actually) and didn't want to start a new thread. It looks like our goals are about the same, that's kinda cool!

                        I'm Jennifer, 34, on day 5 (and down 4lbs, woo hoo!) of induction. This is the longest I've lasted on this program ever. I am confident I can do it this time. I've been so good!
                        Hi Jen,
                        4 lbs already! good for you. My last day....counting down the hours. lol. Going to have my last glass of wine tonight. :-(
                        I went out and bought a bunch of groceries, made up beef and lamb patties, put in freezer so it is easy and fast to make after a long day at work. What I will find hardest is the snacks and lunch at work - remembering to bring something from home!
                        Sometimes I am in such a rush, that I forget and out of desperation go to Tim Hortons!. Can't do that now.....

                        Anyway, nice to meet you Jen!
                        My inspirational quote...
                        "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
                        -Alan Cohen





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                          Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

                          Hope your first day goes well!
                          JILL

                          HW 298
                          HW (this time) 248
                          GOAL ONE 228                           (take 2)
                          GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                          GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                          FINAL GOAL 165

                           It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                          "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                            Re: just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

                            Originally posted by caledon View Post
                            Hi Jen,
                            4 lbs already! good for you. My last day....counting down the hours. lol. Going to have my last glass of wine tonight. :-(
                            I went out and bought a bunch of groceries, made up beef and lamb patties, put in freezer so it is easy and fast to make after a long day at work. What I will find hardest is the snacks and lunch at work - remembering to bring something from home!
                            Sometimes I am in such a rush, that I forget and out of desperation go to Tim Hortons!. Can't do that now.....

                            Anyway, nice to meet you Jen!
                            Thanks! You, too! Those groceries are expensive, aren't they? That's the bad part of this, high protein stuff is expensive! I bought a bag of erythritol (artificial sweetener to make low carb brownies with) and it was $9....it took the whole bag! The good part is, they are too sweet to eat more than one at a time!

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