Hello

[justmary57]

I'm wanting to introduce myself to you. I made a start with Atkins about a month ago and had tremendous personal issues going on in my life at that time (still do) and anyway I gave up when it all became too much to bear. I want to try again. Looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of you.

[imagood1]

Re: Hello

Hi and welcome back to ADBB Mary.

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.

Post often, ask questions join some of the challenges - the more you use the forum the more you'll get out of it. We'll do whatever we can to help you keep motivated!

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.

[happymomto4]

Re: Hello

Hi
I just wanted to let you know that I totally hear you on having issues come up that make it difficult to follow a new eating plan. It's still hard for me, more at some times than others...but I'm so glad that I finally took the plunge and have been staying on plan the best that I can. I feel so much more in control of my life. There are things we can't control--which makes me crazy--and then there are things that we can...like whether or not we eat healthy and watch carb intake.

I made a commitment to myself that I would eat the Atkins way for one month. When I hit a month, I decided to try for another month. On Saturday it will be two months in for me and I can't imagine ever going back to my old habits. My advice is to try Linda's recipes--there are tons of induction recipes. I don't feel deprived at all and my family is eating better than they ever have before. Come post when you need support and join some challenges to keep you motivated to exercise & to drink your water. You can do this. Good luck!

[chinadoll]

Re: Hello

Happy has a good idea there. Just commit a month at a time it doesnt seem as overwhelming. Then it becomes habit and gets easier all the time.