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    Hi: Just like to introduce myself. I live in Nova Scotia and just found this site. Boy, am I glad of that. I will just read and learn before I post to many messages. Thanks for any advice you may give.

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    Re: New Low Carb Member

    Hi LCF -- glad you found us and are ready to make a change in your health and life. Here is some info to help get you started. Good luck to you!!

    We follow the 2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) - reading the book will give you all the information you need plus will explain the science and reasoning behind each step of the plan. If you can't find a copy locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively – mine was under $5.00 with shipping.

    Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t - start today! Most of us aren’t active before Atkins – but once you get going you’ll find it’s so easy to carve out some time each day to walk, run, swim find something you like and just do it!

    Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people – you can use them further up the Rungs but not to begin with. Also remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

    Here is a thread that will give you loads of information to be able to follow the plan correctly.
    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-approach.html (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)

    Here is a little more information you'll need:
    Recipe Sites
    http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
    (Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
    (Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)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.

    Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
    Filtered water
    Mineral water
    Spring water
    Tap water

    Crystal Lite, sugar free drinks of any kind are not acceptable – PURE water is the only thing that count toward your daily water intake.

    After your 64 ounces 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 (causes weight stall in many people)
    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

    Carole
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    DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
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    PLEASE


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      Re: New Low Carb Member

      Welcome to the board, LowCarbFan!

      You will find all the support and advice you need here so just jump in and get started. Keep us posted on your progress!
      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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        Re: New Low Carb Member

        Welcome to ADBB. As Nyna says, the support here is wondeful so make use of the board and visit often.
        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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