Hi from Australia

[Alison]

Hi everybody. My name is Alison, I live in NSW Australia. Married to Dave with one gorgeous son, Gus. Have been on Atkins for nearly 4 weeks, but am having problems, so had a search on the internet and found you guys. I will post my 'problem' in the relevant thread. Nice to be here, everyone seems really warm and welcoming.

[dcketcham]

Re: Hi from Australia

Welcome!

[kaylasgram]

Re: Hi from Australia

Alison ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The ADBB Forum !!!

I spent a full year "2008" trying "Everything Under TheSun" to loose weight (But The Atkins Program )
& I only lost 18 pounds by yrs end !!!

The only other thing I had to show for it was my Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Levels were through the roof !!!

The wonderful folks I surround myself here on "ADBB" daily have given me the strength to loose 50 pounds & 8 clothing sizes in the last 8 months since 1/1/09 !!!

I can Thankfully say that since 5/15/09 Iam now off my High Blood Pressure & Type II Diabetes Meds !!!

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 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~

[imagood1]

Re: Hi from Australia

At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condenced version of the book which is pretty much everythig you need to know to start before your copy of the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book arrives (I hope you are ordering one!) - (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)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 don’t eat it. Look at the ingredients list of everything at the grocery store and check the ingredients against the acceptable food list -- just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it.

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)(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)(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!

[Sd1136]

Re: Hi from Australia

Alison ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The ADBB Forum !!!
There is so much to learn here and such nice people, you will love it
glad your here!!!

[Alison]

Re: Hi from Australia

Hi everyone. Thank you for responding.

Yes, I have a copy of Dr Atkins book (2002) and a copy of his cookbook. I have been lurking around this site for a couple of weeks and have learned a lot. Also found some yummy recipes.

The thing I miss most about the diet is bread. I always used it to fill me up. I have made muffins from a recipe I found here and they were good, filled me up a bit. Does anyone have any good (easy!) recipes for bread?

I'm looking forward to spending some time here and to getting to know you all.

Thanks, Alison

[JulieB]

Re: Hi from Australia

Hi & welcome. Have you tried "Revolution Rolls"? Those are the usual bread substitute...Once you climb the carb ladder, you will have more choices.

[Alison]

Re: Hi from Australia

Hi Julie, thanks for the tip. Where will I find the recipe for revolution rolls? I'll give anything a go.

[AussiePK]

Re: Hi from Australia

Hi Julie,

I am from Sydney and have lost 10kg in 4 weeks on Atkins, I think the only good bread is no bread. It is hard but after a little while following the strict diet of the
book will see you lose weight. If we don't follow the book we really can't lose much
weight.

Cheers Paul

[Alison]

Re: Hi from Australia

Hi Paul, 10kgs in four weeks, fantastic.

Yeh, I have to come to terms with the bread thing, I know. It will get easier I'm sure.

Thanks, Alison

[Shysweetie]

Re: Hi from Australia

Hi I am also from Australia, altho from the other side (WA) I hope your WOE is going well, we should be buddies We can support each other and swap recipes and stuff :P

[AussiePK]

Re: Hi from Australia

Hi ShySweetie, yes well I am here to encourage people now as I have achieved my target weight of 80kg, I was about 105kg, this is not a diet but a change in the way we think of food..... I have not moved out of 80kg for about 7 weeks now.

I am 44 and there are really serious health risks to me being so overweight. I was overweight for more than 10 years.

Now I surf all the time, also go snorkelling and am very active, my life is also in general much much better.

If you have any questions please ask, but I am a **** cook so I never really went for any recipes, just eat bacon, ham eggs in morning, curry beef, steak, fish, BBQ chicken, some fruit (berries) and some ice-cream and some chocolate.

Take it easy don't stress - Paul

[imagood1]

Re: Hi from Australia

If you have any questions please ask, but I am a **** cook so I never really went for any recipes, just eat bacon, ham eggs in morning, curry beef, steak, fish, BBQ chicken, some fruit (berries) and some ice-cream and some chocolate.

Take it easy don't stress - Paul

fruit (berries), ice cream and chocolate are NOT allowed on induction.

Make sure you read the book - it will give you the knowledge you need to get to your goal (2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution [DANDR]), eat only the foods on the acceptable food list and eat a variety of foods and vegetables. (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html.

Good luck to you!

Recipe Sites

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(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)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html# (additional induction