Hello

[aldumont]

Well how to start, lol. My names Amanda after my 3rd child I kinda lost track of myself and last summer I was at my heaviest at 198 pounds. That was 4 pounds more than when I delivered my last child. I've been working my way through the worst year of my life and finally decided that in order for things to change I needed to get up and start changing them. So here I go. I've managed to lose about 10 pounds over the last year but could never get any further than that. I started the watching my carbs on July 13th and started the induction phase on the 20th. I did mess up Wed and had pizza hut with the kids, ooops. But I'm determined to make it this time. I've spent the last week reading forums and I'm amazed at all the wonderful before and after pictures I came across. Great job everyone.......

At 198 pounds last summer

[Lovebug3168]

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Welcome to the group, I hope you find all the support you need here,.

[Mick2360]

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Amanda, You are in the right place. I am in induction and it has been great. Read the book, log on often and ask some of the older members for some guidance. There are some very wise people here. One last thing, okay? Have some compassion for yourself. All of us have used food unwisely in some manner or we would not be here. Today is a new day. Forgive yourself your lapses and move on. You deserve a fresh start and you just gave yourself one.

Mick

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome to ADBB Amanda.

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.

Unfortunately you only get 1 chance to do a clean induction and your pizza rules that out so you won't know for sure your insulin resistance going forward but get on course, eat the correct foods and do the following - you'll have success.

*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). Ditch the soda - diet or otherwise -- water....water.....water - it will flush the nasties and fat out of your system.
*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine today.

The Atkins shakes and bars (as well as other brand names of these products) 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! Look at the ingredients list and check it against the acceptable food list -- just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it.

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 Amanda and welcome. Its tough to take care of yourself when you are taking care of others but as a busy mom you need to do just that or a few more years will slip by and some more pounds along with it. Good for you for taking control.

Be sure to post often and check out our challenges for exercise and staying cheat free.