Newbie from Vancouver,BC

[Manny735]

Hello,

I need some help and i am ready for change.

I have done the low carb thing but never the atkins..does that make sense?

Anyways..Im in my early 30's..have been at 200 pounds and all the way upto 290 pounds...my weight today is 246 pounds.

I want to start the Atkins diet but where to start?

Any help would be great.

Thanks

Lost cause.

[imagood1]

Re: Newbie from Vancouver,BC

Hi and welcome to ADBB Manny.

The best thing you can do to get started is buy a copy of the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) book so you know the program and how/why it works. At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html. to get you started until you can get the book.

If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Make a copy of the the list and take it with you everywhere. Make sure you don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. We 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)

Come here - ask questions, read about other people and how they are doing things. Start a journey, join some challenges whatever it takes to get you involved in your health and the plan. If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you!

[chinadoll]

Re: Newbie from Vancouver,BC

No one is a lost cause, Manny. In fact you have found your way here so now you are officially on the right road. As Carole says, get the book and read it! This is so important but so many people neglect this step. Then come often to the boards, make yourself accountable for what you do, and keep your mind open to learn. I think you will do fine, just take a deep breath and know it will get better from here.

[liv]

Re: Newbie from Vancouver,BC

You're not a lost cause. Just hang in there.
And yes the Atkins thing - is somewhat strict. You find out what the rules are and you follow them. And it works. What are you wondering about now?