newbie!!

[fesanta@ymail.com]

Hello Guys (and girls!)

I am a 37 year woman living in the Uk I won't bore you about my dieting history, but its been ****. In the last 10 years I have lost 13st and gained about 13st. Now I am into the 10th day of Atkins and a bit upset that i have lost only 4lbs. I love my fitness and after my session today I felt like.

I now weigh about 196 and would like to be at 140.

On a positive note glad i'm her to meet you all!

what makes it worse is that i am a professional fitness instructer and nutritionalist

[imagood1]

Re: newbie!!

what do you eat on a daily basis? Post the food and amounts so we can see if there is anything you can change or any assistance we can give you.

Have you read the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book (2002 edition) - that's the book we follow on this site. How much pure water are you drinking? Here is the normal info I send to new members -- something might jump out to help:

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of the induction page - make sure you're eating only foods on the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html – it’s a condensed version of everything you’ll need to know. It’s a good idea to get a copy of the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) the book we use for reference on this site.



The Atkins shakes and bars are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them.

*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:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

*** Crystal Light, sugar free teas, sf kool-aid, sf sodas and, coffee do not count toward your daily total. PURE water is the only thing that counts. Induction is the time to end food and drink addictions – water will help do that.


*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.

[chinadoll]

Re: newbie!!

Hi Fesanta, Some of us lose faster than others. I expect that if you are already quite fit you may not lost it as fast as others. But it will come off-don't despair.

[Mick2360]

Re: newbie!!

Hi Fesanta, New guy on the block so not much help to offer but as the two posts above might indicate, you are in the right place.

In the early stages we need to take some comfort in the fact that we are fighting this dragon (fat).

Best wishes and welcome.