Newbie

[tidenumber1]

Hello everyone,

My name is Robert. I am 32 yrs. old. I weigh 330 lbs. and have High Blood Pressure.

I recently had back surgery and the healing process is not going so good. I believe that my weight is a major factor for this. It is to the point that I have not been able to work in 8 mo.

I hope to be able to drop the weight and get back to making a living for my family.

I look forward to talking with you all.

[Ohbehave007]

Re: Newbie

Welcome to the board tidenumber1.

[cafe_et_creme]

Re: Newbie

Hey Robert!
Just wanted to welcome you to the board and the atkins way of life. This board is a great place to come for motivation, inspiration, advice and much more. If you follow the plan, drink plenty of water and add a little exercise you will soon see results! I hope to read all about your progress over the coming weeks.
Good Luck

[imagood1]

Re: Newbie

Hi and welcome to ADBB Robert.

Atkins is a very healing way of life -- to get the most out of the plan it's best to know what you are doing and why the plan works. We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) it would be a helpful for you to have a copy of the book to refer to. At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/60133-if-you-new-read.html

Make a copy of this list: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html and take it with you when you go to the store

If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. 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. Also check for hidden sugars (learn the names used in place of the word “sugar”). We count "net carbs" (carb minus fiber = net carbs) – you can keep track of your daily food on FitDay or another program.

The recipe sites are helpful for meal planning – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
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 to you!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Newbie

Warm welcome aboard Robert! Glad you found us here and decided to join up.

[dcketcham]

Re: Newbie

Congrats on wanting to move forward...
dont be afraid to ask questions and mostly just look around.. even if you dont post.. you'll notice some support here for you!

welcome!