nyblondy-just joining!

[nyblondy]

Well I joined earlier in the day - and I have been doing Atkins for 7 days now. I have lost 6.5 pds. so far- but nothing in the past 2 days. I believe because "that timeof the month" is coming. Was doing great but today I got sucked into old habits when my hubby came home and we had a few beers together. At first I was only going to alow my self 1- bit ended with 4! Yes they were Michelob Ultra's but still I am so upset with myself. I have been doing so well- and motivated. I have been in a pissy mood all day and I am not usually one for that. I really hope this mood fades fast and I am recharged tomorrow. Hoping to get lots of supposrt from fellow "ATKINS" people on this website.

[imagood1]

Re: nyblondy-just joining!

Hi and welcome to ADBB.

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. You already know beer isn't an induction item but you can't go back now - so move forward from here. 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.

Hopefully you will find something to get through the days around TOM in the future so you can get through each month cleanly. Drink plenty of water (64oz minimum plain water daily), exercise is mandatory so start something and stick with the plan.

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!

[chinadoll]

Re: nyblondy-just joining!

A good guilt workout usually helps when I am in that kind of mood. LOL Learn to let it go and get back on like nothing happened. Sometimes the kicking yourself even leads to more bad behavior because you feel out of control and it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. If you can go cheat free for the entire Induction it usually sets you up far better for long term success. Even so, this is just a blip. Just don't repeat it.

[liv]

Re: nyblondy-just joining!

Nice to see you here at the forums Nyblondy. I hope things are going well. Let us know