Hi my name is Stephanie!

[VezinaBrat]

I am not new to Atkins, *loved* my first Atkins diet, it was completely successful! That was 6 years ago, after my first child -I gained 60lbs during pregnancy. Last year, in May I gave birth to full term twins, I gained 80lbs, lost a little over 50lbs... I nursed them and they now are weaned -have been for about 3 months... soooo here I am now to get the rest off! This forum is fabulous by the way -loads of information!

I have started today, but my official start date with a clean slate will be tomorrow.

My weakness - I am a terrible night eater - my nightly 2am ritual is peanut butter toast It's getting worse I had a glass of milk with it just last night.

Anyway, I am currently weigh 185lbs, I am 5' 8" my "mini goal" is 165lbs which is what I am normally... my ultimate goal is 145lbs.

I hope I can find support here as well as bring it! I really look forward to hearing more about ya'll and thanks for making it this far in my introduction!

Stephanie, 27 5'8 184/184/145
SAH-wife to 1, mother to 3

[IrishIrish]

Re: Hi my name is Stephanie!

Welcome Stephanie! Yes, is great and filled with information.

With little kiddos, you will have lots of exercise support, I'm sure. While you get started, you may want to use Fitday.com to help you track how your body responds with exercise and Induction. It is always great to see the weight graphs going in the right direction tracking goals!

Best wishes and blessings to your kiddos.

[imagood1]

Re: Hi my name is Stephanie!

Hi and welcome back -- Here is a little information I hope will refresh your memory and help get you going again. To loose and keep the weight off follow the plan the way it was written. Stay away from the shakes and bars (they are NOT legal on induction because of their ingredients and have caused stalling to many people) - eat a variety of foods off the acceptable food list, (making sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily), drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), take supplements and exercise.

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. We also have challenges for members to join, some are exercise related and some aren’t. Also start a journal and post your thoughts along the way.

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of the induction page - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/ – it’s an easy way to answer questions you may have if you can’t find your copy of the book.


Check the recipe sites also - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable. Make sure you are using induction recipes until you move on to OWL (ongoing weight loss)

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

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

[chinadoll]

Re: Hi my name is Stephanie!

Welcome Stephanie!

[liv]

Re: Hi my name is Stephanie!

Welcome Stephanie Great to have you here.
You must be really busy with three little ones. Hope things work out well.

[VezinaBrat]

Re: Hi my name is Stephanie!

The greetings were much appreciated! I look forward to the future with you all... congratulations on the accomplishments you have made you give me a lot to look up to.

I will be checking in daily