New to atkins

[Italianguy1989]

Hey everyone, my name is Chris I'm 20, 6'00" tall and i weigh 220 lbs. I'm overweight, I've been that way most of my life. I'm ready for change, a big one. I'm tired of being the funny fat kid. I"m 20 years old, enough is enough! People tell me all the time Your Perfect just the way u are. But thats them, they don't have to hear WOW, look at that kid, or hey OMG check that guy out, knowing there insults. Overtime I've let them just roll off my back, but still feeling the hurt inside. I used to weigh 265 lbs. before i made my first attempt to lose weight. I lost 75lbs. in 2 years on a low low cal diet. i was feeling great, people didn't stare at me and snicker behind my back and i started to get noticed by girls/women. I dated around a little bit, still not getting off my diet till i met the girl of my dreams. We started dating back in 11/29/08 and thats when i fell off my program, LOL love it does crazy things to you, including weight gain! I found that she loved me for me no matter what. It wasn't what was on the outside, but what people everywhere should look at, and what matters most, is on the inside. But i got lazy and stopped working out, stopped eating low cal foods, everything. It was just because i was happy, for once in my life i was happy with myself that i didn't care about my weight or my looks. But as i said it was a fall. I gained back 30 lbs. Not a Huge set back but a set back none the less. So to conclude this message I'm back on track but this time with Atkins. I'm gonna lose it all and keep it off. ITS TIME TO BRING IT!!!!!

[JulieB]

Re: New to atkins

Sounds like a good plan. Welcome to the boards (& congrats on the original 75lb loss!!)

[imagood1]

Re: New to atkins

Hi and welcome to ADBB.

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.

*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 (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. Post often, ask questions join some of the challenges - the more you use the forum the more you'll get out of it.

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.