Hello all!

[Eama]

I just started induction this morning. I had been doing a reduced-calorie diet for a couple of months (with varying stages of diligence) and have lost some weight, but just couldn't stand being hungry and headachey all the time.

I did Atkins a couple of years ago, I suppose, and remember feeling good on it. So... here I am again!

Looking forward to getting to know folks here and sharing successes.

[imagood1]

Re: Hello all!

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

Good luck on your journey.

[Amber_Girl79]

Re: Hello all!

Welcome to the board! I too have just re-started atkins diet today, and also was on a low cal diet. I lost hardly no weight on low cal, but with atkins I lost 55lbs in 4 -/+ months recently. I know you can do it, as you know too, since this way of eating is truly great, and I am happy I am not alone starting today!

[JulieB]

Re: Hello all!

I always felt tired, hungry and headachy on low-cal diets. I swore off of dieting (for good!) about 10 years ago. I've been on Atkins for about 10 weeks, and love it! I'm not hungry (if I am, I eat something!), I'm losing weight, and I believe that this is something that I can do for the rest of my life.

Welcome to the boards and good luck with your new WOE.

[chinadoll]

Re: Hello all!

Hi Eama! Welcome to ABDD. I am in Jersey too. I love this WOE compared to low cal diets. Be sure to check out the links in Carole's reply there are some great ones there.

[Eama]

Re: Hello all!

Thanks so much for the welcomes and reams of info! I do have the 2002 book and just read it again over the weekend in preparation for my Monday start.

This forum is great. So much info and support!