Needing Help

[Bunnie]

Hi Everyone

My Name is Pam and I am new to the Atkins site. I am currently at 153lbs now. I have so far lost 15 lbs but need to loose more and I find myself at a stand still. I have been diagnosted with type 2 diabetes high blood pressure and high cholesterol and I want to turn this all around with diet and excercise.

I happen to run into a wonderful person last night named Sherri, from another site I joined and she was kind enough to tell me about this site. Sherri told me how I could get the help and support I need from all of you wonderful people. So here I am.

[Sherri]

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Hi Pam,
Welcome to ADBB and to Atkins. There's a wealth of information here to help you get started.

[Sherri]

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Let me know if you need anything Pam.
Sherri

[liv]

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Sherri is wonderful. Glad you followed her advice and dropped by here.
And it is normal to see a bit of stall after the first few weeks. Just hand in there.

[imagood1]

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Hi Pam - welcome to ADBB!!! I understand you are Type 2 so you'll be happy to hear there is a small group of us who talk and try to help each other. Here is the link to where we meet. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...abetes-17.html. We'd love to have you join us.

I see you have been loosing so far, was that on Atkins or another program? In case it wasn't Atkins here is information that can help get you started:

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. Until you can get a copy of the book 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. Even through the stickies are a good start they don’t detail the entire program, so that’s why we suggest you have the book to follow. The plan works if you follow it the way it is written and don’t try to do it “your way” – obviously “your way” doesn’t work or you wouldn’t be here.

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 your 2 week induction.
*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 (Legal water is considered Filtered water, Mineral water, Spring water and Tap water).
*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine today.

The Atkins shakes and bars are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them and they are not listed on the acceptable food list. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions!

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
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]

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Hi Pam, regardless of whether your weight drops quickly or slowly, Atkins is still a healthy solution to controlling your diabetes. Relax about the scale numbers and just enjoy getting healthy and getting your sugar under control.