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    Hello......New Member

    Hello. I am new to the board. This is actually my 1st day! A little about me...I have been married for almost 19 years.
    My husband and I have 4 children. 1 Girl, age 11
    and 3 boys who are 17,15 and 3. The youngest we adopted at the age of 7 weeks. It was definitely starting all over again,but so worth it.
    What brings me here? I guess I am like a lot of you. I didn't have any weight issues until after the birth of my second child. My weight has been like a yo-yo since then. The past 5 years I really kept it under control between 150-160. Which being 5'8 was OK with me. But over the past year I gained between 50-60lbs. It started again when I was put on pain medication for a serious back problem. I started craving Ice Cream. It got to the point of that's all I was eating! I have tried switching different medications,but it didn't work and not being able to exercise the weight has just continued to climb.
    This is my 1st time trying Atkins. I don't like saying "diet". I know it's not as simple as being on a diet. It has to be a way of life. After doing some reading and research I felt this was the best choice for me.
    Thank you for taking a moment to learn a little about myself. I look forward to getting to know all of you as well. Laurenelyse
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    Re: Hello......New Member

    Hi and welcome to ADBB Laurenelyse.

    We recommend you 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.

    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.
    Carole
    _____________________
    May Water 130oz daily
    7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge



    DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
    Join us for the May Water Challenge!


    PLEASE


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    • #3
      Re: Hello......New Member

      Sounds like you are ready & have a great attitude! Best wishes on your new WOE (way of eating).
      Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009


      Milestones:ozers6p4
      240 - University grad weight - Met July 29, 2009
      213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009
      Onederland - Met December 23rd, 2009
      180 - High School grad weight - Met May 5, 2010
      163 - No longer obese______
      136 - No longer overweight (yes, I know this is lower than my goal weight)



      Left-Apr/09 Right-Dec/09

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      • #4
        Re: Hello......New Member

        Thank you for the warm welcome. A big Thanks to Carole(imagood1) for all of the greatly needed information!! Laurenelyse

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        • #5
          Re: Hello......New Member

          Hi Laurenelyse, Carole's threads contain kind of a mini-course on Atkins. If you read those threads you will have all you need to get going. Hopefully as you lose you will be able to get more active too. Wishing you a terrific Induction!
          JILL

          HW 298
          HW (this time) 248
          GOAL ONE 228           (take 2)
          GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
          GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
          FINAL GOAL 165

           It's not about the results. Its about the process.

          "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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          • #6
            Re: Hello......New Member

            Thanks Jill. Also,I see you just hit your goal! That is awesome!

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            • #7
              Re: Hello......New Member



              This place is a great tool for support.. You can do it.
              Goals

              Start Weight: 257
              Current:247
              Mini Goal: 25 lbs
              2nd Mini Goal: 25 lbs
              3rd Mini Goal:25 lbs
              Goal Weight: 158 lbs

              Female from Nova Scotia Canada!!

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