Gearing up to begin

[suzicrow]

Hi there,

I am getting ready to begin Atkins on August 2nd, the day AFTER my 39th birthday. I decided I don't want to go into my 40's at the weight that I am right now. I'm a mom of an 11.5 and 1.5 year old, so some of this baby weight has stuck this time. At least that's my excuse. The truth is probably that I'm highly addicted to carbs and desperately need desperate measures to eat more balanced meals. I've done the Atkins diet before with great results, but after getting pregnant, and nursing, I had to eat for the health of my baby. No more excuses! Gotta get hawt for my 40th!!! =)

[imagood1]

Re: Gearing up to begin

Hi and welcome to ADBB suzi.

We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condenced version of the book - (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)(Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. 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. Also foods containing aspartame are not allowed as they have been found to slow weight loss in Dr. Atkins patients (and also on many people here on this site).

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. Count "net carbs" not whole carbs (carb minus fiber = net carbs).

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)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)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!! The moderators are excellent sources of anything and everything Atkins and they enjoy helping everyone. Good luck to you!

[kaylasgram]

Re: Gearing up to begin

Suzicrow ~ Hello & Welcome "Back" To Atkins & The ADBB Forum!!!

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 "back" 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~

[chinadoll]

Re: Gearing up to begin

Hi Suzi, you don't have a lot to lose so I suggest you do the plan by the book and move up through the rungs right after Induction. It will prepare you for maintaining your weight and help you to lose the weight slowly enough that your body has time to adjust. If you lose this 15 pounds too quickly you are likely to gain it back just as quickly.

You should have plenty of time to lose your 15 AND have lots of hot new clothes well before your birthday!

[cafe_et_creme]

Re: Gearing up to begin

Hello,
Welcome back to ADBB! Just wanted to wish you luck on your weight loss journey, and Happy Birthday for tomorrow x

[imagood1]

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Good luck starting tomorrow!!! We're all behind you.

[Mick2360]

Re: Gearing up to begin

Happy Birthday and welcome aboard!