Joining to get Atkins support

[CMBMummy]

Hello, I'm new here and was encouraged to introduce myself. I am a 42 yo female and was on Atkins last year (weight loss 30lbs). A variety of excuses later I find myself back and beyond my highest weight from last year....current weight 235....so here I go again.

My biggest problem last time was lack of knowledge and support (yes I have the books, - Atkins program and Atkins for life etc) but I didn't consult them as I should have.

I am hoping the site will be easier for me to check in with and get the help, advise and support I need.

Thanks in advance to all those who make this community so great for those like me who need it.

Cheers,
Ali

[liv]

Re: Joining to get Atkins support

Welcome. We do what we can for support for sure. And being here with others that is doing Atkins is a big help.
But that bit of will power and commitment that this take have to come from you. I found that pictures kept me straight and narrow - so did a pair of shorts that I was trying to fit into (they are now too big - but if I get down I put them on and remind myself why I am doing this)

[imagood1]

Re: Joining to get Atkins support

Hi and welcome back Ali–

Don’t compare what you lost or how you did “the last time” your body and lifestyle isn’t the same as last time – follow the plan the way it is written, exercise, drink plenty of pure water (64 ounces minimum daily – nothing added) and you’ll be on your way to loosing before you know it. Make the commitment to follow the plan for life not until you loose some weight.

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. Check the stickies at the top of the induction forum to refresh your memory on the plan. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html.

Just remember 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)


If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[chinadoll]

Re: Joining to get Atkins support

Hi Ali and welcome back. This site is full of support and information that goes beyond the books but the DANDR is the best base foundation and most of us reread it and keep it for quick reference. My copy is dog eared from lending it and general overuse.

Really commit to a clean Induction--no bars or shakes, lots of water, all your veggies and you will get off to a terrific start.