Hi All - New To This Board :)

[Lola06]

I've tried Atkins in the past but made some major mistakes with the program, that was years ago, I'm starting over with more discipline this time.

I have Hypothyroidism which is a disease that attacks your thyroid and metabolism so unfortunately I can't lost wait like an normal person - everything I do I have to work 5 times as hard as anyone else. I'm hoping to find someone else here who may know what I'm going through and have some tips and incentive for me.

Good luck to all and God Bless

[ThinSoon]

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Welcome!

I know there are quite a few with the same condition on this board. Do a search for hypothyroidism. I don't have it and don't have any words of wisdom, just wanted to wish you well!

Tracey

[kaylasgram]

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Lola ~ Hello & Welcome To "Back" Atkins & The ADBB Forum!!!

I have Lupus/Fibro along with Nerve Dammage after a Motorcycle Accident 3yrs ago which give me a very limited ability to exercise. The daily meds that I take also makes my weight loss slower than most others, so I can kinda relate to where your coming from.

It is possable to loose on The Atkins Program even with road blocks so to speak in the way & Iam living proof that it can be done. I have now lost 50 pounds & 8 clothes sizes in the last 8 months!!!

We have have alot going on around here 24/7 it may be sharing our stories or giving & reciving information & we have a lot of fun in the process!!!

Below I have listed a Link for you with a lot of good information that I have found very helpful & I put it together all in one place to you get started "back" along your way on your Atkins journey!!!

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77935-some-helpful-hints-those-new-atkins-revised.html

Please feel free to join~in with us any time & post away with questions, comments, your stories or anything at all & most important keep us posted of your progress!!!

~Cindi~

[Lola06]

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Thanks Tracey and Cindi ~

I appreciate your responses. even with my roadblock so to speak, I'm still quite excited about this journey. I should mention that I am trying to have a baby so loosing weight will be a double blessing for me. Get back in shape and be more able to conceive a healthy baby

[imagood1]

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Hi Lola --
I posted this where you posted about thyroid problems but here it is again: Thyroid - Atkins Diet. Check this link for help with your thyroid problems -- hopefully you'll find some people struggling with the same thing.

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/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.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. Learn to read the label on all foods you buy - 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”).

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!

[ErinB]

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Hi Lola. Welcome from another with a hypothyroid condition. While I think I tend to be one of the slow losers, I don't feel alone at all here. There are plenty of others with this condition and plenty of others with other conditions which make weight loss more difficult.

This is an excellent WOE for us, as well as for diabetics and other conditions. IMO, it has helped me a lot in recovery from the many years I was undiagnosed and not medicated. I feel great! I know you will, too.

[Lola06]

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Thank you Erin for the encouragement I', hoping this works for me - i've been very good about sticking with it!