Hi, I'm Manda.

[pandaleigh]

I'm 22 years old, I weigh about 175 and I'm 5'6" .

I've been battling to lose this weight for far too long, and I'd just like to get it off and keep it off.

Sadly, I'm a poor college student, and diets can be expensive. . . but atkins seems pretty cheap, and I love eggs SO we'll see ^.^

It's very nice to meet you all. I live in Orange County, CA . . . so if anyone is nearby and would like to go on weekly walks or something, let me know

[chinadoll]

Re: Hi, I'm Manda.

Eggs, tuna, chicken are your friends. Cottage cheese is also a good alternative once you get to the dairy rung. It can be tough to do on a student budget, but it's not impossible.

[cafe_et_creme]

Re: Hi, I'm Manda.

Hello Mandy! Welcome to ADBB,
Just wanted to wish you good luck on your weight loss journey. Come and check into the board often, you will find tons of advice and tips, plus you will keep motivated to stick with this way of eating.
Hope to read about your progress in the near future

[kaylasgram]

Re: Hi, I'm Manda.

Manda ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The ADBB Forum!!!

There are soooo many GREAT affortable foods that you are able to have on The Atkins Program. I have listed a link below that will take you to the Induction Friendly Food List!!!

We have have alot going on around here 24/7 it may be sharing our stories or giving & reciving information & we have a lot of fun in the process!!!

Below I have listed a Link for you with a lot of good information that I have found very helpful & I put it together all in one place to you get started along your way on your Atkins journey!!!

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77935-some-helpful-hints-those-new-atkins-revised.html

Please feel free to join~in with us any time & post away with questions, comments, your stories or anything at all & most important keep us posted of your progress!!!

~Cindi~

[imagood1]

Re: Hi, I'm Manda.

HI and welcome!!

Among the information you've already been given check the recipe sites and the induction thread on this site.

Recipe Sitesmake sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
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)

*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.
*Drink 64 ounces of pure water -nothing added daily (Legal water is considered Filtered water, Mineral water, Spring water and Tap water).
*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.
*Take your supplements and
*do some form of exercise daily – whatever you like and are comfortable doing.

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! The moderators are excellent sources of anything and everything Atkins and they enjoy helping everyone. Good luck to you!