*Waves* Hi

[student paramedic]

Hi Everyone,

I'm presently new to Atkins and have just finished reading the Atkins Revolutions and ready to rock and roll!!. I am presently trying to loose weight in order to be selected for the Student Paramedic Sponsorship Program in Australia. I am studying a degree of Paramedical Science in the mean time. I blame all the weight gain on my previous job as a Mechatronics Engineer, longs hours, computers a career I really just did not enjoy which lead to a bad eating habits. Now that I have changed direction in life and pursuing a service to humanity the weight has started to melt away, ever so slowly.

They requirements to enter the Ambulance Service are a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 68 to 70KG according to my height. I am presently 95KG and hopefully I can achieve this BMI goal with Atkins and Keep it off and maintain sound health.

The reason why I choose Atkins is Scientifically it makes sense!! I have lots of questions and would like to wish everyone great success with their endeavors.

Regards

Student Paramedic
QLD.. Australia

[blueberrylady]

Re: *Waves* Hi

Welcome to the ADBB!

And congrats on having the courage to change the direction of your life to do what you really want to do. That same courage will get you to where you want to be weight wise too!

Good luck to you!

[imagood1]

Re: *Waves* Hi

Welcome and good for you reading the book and getting all the information you need before you start - you'll do well!

Just a little reminder and a couple links to help get you started:

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of the induction page - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html

Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

*take your measurements and get on the scale so you have accurate numbers to start with - don't weigh again until the end of.

*Eat a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also make sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily – www.fitday.com will help you keep track of this.

*Drink 64 ounces of pure water -nothing added daily (see info above regarding water).

*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with. Remember – if a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions!

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)


If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[student paramedic]

Hi Carole

Thanks for the info and links they have proved very useful. I particular enjoy using FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal to track my intake + more. Also all the encouragement from everyone is very kind

Regards

Student Paramedic

[chinadoll]

Re: *Waves* Hi

Hi SP. Welcome to ADBB. Glad you found us from down under.

[neutronnorman]

Re: *Waves* Hi

Welcome, and don't forget exercise...I know...you probably do already...stay away from the Vegemite, unless buttered....