Hi all!!

[FrancineJuliet]

Hi im FrancineJuliet,
Im new to atkins...well sort of. I did atkins before but i didnt know it was atkins. I lost about 14 pounds in two weeks. that made me very happy but i didnt know what i was doing so after that i went back to eating the way i was. So im back at it again only this time im going all the way!!!

I am currently at 206 pounds. I am barely 5'0. Im 17 years old.
So im trying to lose 100 pounds by June! My senior prom. Nothing will make me happier than to accomplish this goal!

[Whatsername]

Re: Hi all!!

Hi FrancineJuliet (beautiful name). Welcome! There are lots of helpful people on the forum and lots of great information and support. There is a "teen" forum though I admit I am not sure how active it is but is still something you might want to check out.

Good luck...you can do it!

Jane

[imagood1]

Re: Hi all!!

Hi and welcome to ADBB.

To be successful you need to know what you are doing -- 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”).

Check the Teen forum - Georgiana is the moderator there: Atkins For Teens - Atkins Diet

I hope your parents are on board and will help with your meal planning. 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!