New to Atkins

[cush]

Hello everyone, im new to Atkins, really wana loose alot of weight. Im currently 224lbs and i my goal is 160lbs.

[Evansmom49]

Re: New to Atkins

Welcome cush!

Have you read the book yet? If not, be sure to check out the stickies in the Induction Forum, it will really help starting out.

Good luck, post often.

Suzanne

[imagood1]

Re: New to Atkins

Hi and welcome to ADBB cush.

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!

[chinadoll]

Re: New to Atkins

Hi cush, if you are serious about losing, then you have to commit to this as a lifestyle. Reading the book is key to your success. I know we sound like the proverbial "broken record" saying it but it is absolutely true. Trying to lose without understanding the program is like driving off to a brand new city without having looked at a map. On that note, ADBB is sort of your GPS too. If you give us the information we will steer you back on course, but it still makes more sense to look at a map first. LOL