Commited Newbie!

[Pfifltriggi]

Hi all!

My name is Christina and I am really excited about the path I have decided to travel. For once I really have some hope that I will be able to heal my body while healing my mind and come out whole on the other side!

Some things about me; I'm a SAHM and homeschool my two awesome girls, Jo ( and Gen (almost 7). I am an avid knitter, love to read just about anything, and enjoy taking long nature walks (which has been impeded since my knees are not appreciating 240 lbs resting on them).

My husband is doing Atkins with me. We are five days in, and I am already noticing the change in his mood and such. (He's been unemployed for 7 months, and it's been a bit depressing at times.)

I'm really excited to join the board and learn from you folk.

[imagood1]

Re: Commited Newbie!

Hi and welcome -- stay away from the shakes and bars (they are NOT legal on induction) - eat a variety of foods, get your fats, carbs and protein in daily, drink plenty of pure water (nothing added), take your supplements and exercise...it's really that easy. Since you like to read - the 2002 DANDR book is a must read so you know what you’re doing and why the plan works (www.amazon.com or www.half.com you can get a copy usually for under $5.00 including shipping).
Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of this page http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/

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

Crystal Lite, sugar free teas, sodas, latte’s, smoothies – don’t count – PURE water is the only thing that counts toward your daily water intake. Now is the time to make changes – stop using these products. If you need a “flavor” in your water float a lemon or lime slice on top of your water

Check the recipe sites also - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(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)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html

Good luck to both of you!!

[blueberrylady]

Re: Commited Newbie!

Welcome to the board, Christina!

It's so nice that your dh is doing this with you!

I love long nature walks too and I used to have to wear a knee brace to help with the pain but since I started lifting weights, it doesn't bother me anymore. Maybe yours could use some strenght training too.

Good luck to you.

[chinadoll]

Re: Commited Newbie!

Welcome Christina, the trick is to do what you can, now, and as you get thinner and do more you will be able to add new forms of exercise as your health and pain levels improve.

[JulieB]

Re: Commited Newbie!

Hi, and welcome