Just started!

[Zahadoom]

Hey all, i've just started as of yesterday. Wanted to drop in and say hello and introduce myself. I'm a festively plump 320 lbs and looking to lose 100lbs or so

I'm a father of 2 (4 and 5 year old). I love my kids to death and want to make sure i'm here for them in the future. My kids are very affectionate and my 5 yo boy recently came up to me, gave me a big hug and says "I love you daddy.... even though your big". Was kinda out of the blue... but it hit home a lil. So that's partly why i'm here

Looking forward to sharing.

[IrishIrish]

Re: Just started!

Welcome and congratulations on your decision to introduce yourself here! Your kiddos will love you no matter what, but setting a great example for them may allow them a chance to become healthy adults. Do this for yourself, but share your progress with them, too.

I can tell you what has worked for me. Finding this and in particular the forum, Century Club was great for me. Having long term goals and being able to discuss them with others with long term goals was important to me.

Commit to this WOL and understand that it is a way of life. It is not a quick fix or simply an "I want to be thin in 2 weeks diet!".

Educate yourself with Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002. My preference has been to keep it simple with the whole food approach and not use the convenience foods. Keep the book handy and refer to it often. Every time you read it you will see new information and it will refresh your knowledge.
Also rely on the Frequently Asked Questions forum here on the .

Plan. Plan your meals and menus. Even plan your water! Look for recipes here on the board. Shop for your ingredients. Read your labels. Have a plan for when you are sick, when your throat hurts, when someone disappoints you, when your family has a celebration, during holidays, when you travel, when someone is sick or when someone dies, when work is stressful, when it is your birthday. When there are people, places or things that you associate with carb laden foods, know what you need to do instead. Excuses are often the reason people re-start Atkins again and again.

Find support. Find it in your family or with your friends or here on this board. Distance yourself from the negativity. If only I had a dollar for every thin and overweight person who told me this wouldn't work, I'd send it to Tom and let him support the server that we rely on to see this board!

Exercise. Choose something you can do. Swim, run, bicycle, join a gym or don't. Walk or dance in your family room. Lift cans or pick up your kiddos. The bottom line is to move and move every day.

And CELEBRATE the victories and how you handle the distractions and challenges. Keep a journal or a calendar of your progress. Share them for other so that they can learn from you.

Atkins is about changing your life. Yes it is about weight loss, but it also is a means to improving attitude, health and what you get out of life.

Welcome!

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome Zahadoom! It's amazing how certain small words, regardless of how they were meant, can hit home and make us think! Good for you for finding us and starting. Here is some information for you:

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 – 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.

Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water each day, including:
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.

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

Before you start:
*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.

[Zahadoom]

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Much thanks for the replies and very useful information. I've been scouring through it all.

I'm two days in and can feel the carb withdrawal effects. The sugar grip is stronger than I thought it would be. I'm not a huge egg fan so I'm trying to come up with something more interesting for breakfast.

Ok, i'm rambling... let me get to the positives so far. When I started tuesday, i was 319.6lbs, as of this morning i'm 313.5. 6lbs in two days, wasn't expecting that. My acid reflux has mysteriously just dissapeered... were carbs the cause? And finally, i've had a low dull pain in my liver area, a result of a fatty liver i've developed over the years my doctor says. That dull pain is not currently present at all. Pretty interesting so far.

[imagood1]

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Zaha -- you don't have to eat eggs for breakfast, there is no law....some people have a salad, leftovers from the night before, I like the mock danish (you won't believe there's an egg in it) or I take deli meat (roast beef, turkey or ham) and spread cream cheese on it (lightly) and roll them up. They are an easy on the go meal. I also like to take colored peppers or green pepper slices and roll them into the meat & cream cheese also. I try to get veggies into each of my meals to make sure I get them in and also to keep my blood sugar levels constant.

I have heard many people say acid reflux disappears - I'd ask your doctor what he thinks about the liver area pain.

Keep up the great work

[chinadoll]

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Hi Zaha! You have the best reason in the world for sticking to this.
I can say without a doubt that Atkins is the cure for my acid reflux. It disappears as soon as I am in ketosis and as soon as I stray the reflux is back. I also find that my sinuses are better when i am sticking to the straight and narrow too.

[Zahadoom]

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Yeah, anytime i had something sweet, my acid reflux would kick it up a notch and I was diving for the Tums. Just a nice bonus surprise is all

[selfreinvented]

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Hey There,

I understand what you mean by kids saying crazy things, my 3 year old was telling me how he wanted to be like me from my moles to having a hair chest...kinda odd I know. I asked what else do you want and he said a big tummy to fit in more tacos....at first i laughed because everythign is tacos to him, then I realized that at 3 he had already begun to see me as big and that is his example that freaked me out. That happened this Saturday, so on Monday I started Atkins I've had so much success with this, but I always find myself getting lazy once I achieve my goals. This time I have to find a way to change that mind set.


Self

[imagood1]

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Hey There,

I understand what you mean by kids saying crazy things, my 3 year old was telling me how he wanted to be like me from my moles to having a hair chest...kinda odd I know. I asked what else do you want and he said a big tummy to fit in more tacos....at first i laughed because everythign is tacos to him, then I realized that at 3 he had already begun to see me as big and that is his example that freaked me out. That happened this Saturday, so on Monday I started Atkins I've had so much success with this, but I always find myself getting lazy once I achieve my goals. This time I have to find a way to change that mind set.


Self

It looks to me your son's words are the mindset change you need Self -- good luck!