Another n00b

[IndyRoadie]

Greetings!

My name is Jim, zI am 43 years old, and I...am a Carboholic. It started all innocently enough, some chips here, some fries there...the just snowballed out of control until I got to where I am now. Fat! I crave carbs WAY more than I crave sweets. What? I ate the WHOLE bag of chips?? Impossible!

Well, I had a friend that started Atkins back in March and it has worked great for him, so...I thought "why not?!". I started my Induction Phase on Monday. Made a couple mistakes already, didn't do enough research, etc. Grabbed a small cup of milk last nite out of habit, doh! Been eating too many carrots, so today I picked them all out of my veggies and threw them away.

My wife is already shocked at how serious I am about this, so I hope that is a good sign!

I look forward to talking to you and reading more about your successes.

Be well.
Jim

[imagood1]

Re: Another n00b

hi and welcome Jim -- I'm glad you are ready to do this. Read the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, it's the edition we use here and will help you get to your goal!!

Drink plenty of water - eat the right foods (and keep away from non-legal things) -- good luck to you!!! Here is some information that may help:

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t find a way and start today! Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people. Just remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

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

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

www.fitday.com get a free membership and track your daily food intake. Track NET CARBS daily … and also use the journal, for your daily moods, etc….it’s a great tool to help you.


This is from the "Read before you start" thread in the 14 day Induction area:
Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

After your 64 ounces daily you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three Tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (may cause a stall in weight loss)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three Tablespoons

*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.

Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases

[JulieB]

Re: Another n00b

Hi Jim, welcome to the boards!

Glad you've decided to join us. Definitely get the book - its got everything you need to know.

RE:

...Been eating too many carrots, so today I picked them all out of my veggies and threw them away. ...

- I'm not sure from this if you know that carrots aren't allowed at all during induction

[jenasassy]

Re: Another n00b

Hi Jim, Welcome to the boards. I just started last Friday and am new to this also. Keep up the good work and resist those carbs and gather a good support system.

Can't wait to hear your progress!!

[chinadoll]

Re: Another n00b

Hi JIm, Carole pretty much summed up everything you need to know. This board has great support for you so take advantage of it and do get the book. Reading it makes this so much more understandable and it is also very inspiring.