Return to the light

[mdouhan]

Hi

Although I am not a new member I have been away for a long time, over the last 10 years I have been battling a severe knee injury suffered when doing extreme windsurfing in souther europe, due to this I have gained a LOT of weight because my physicians will not allow me to work out properly and in combination with a sitting job these days I topped out at over 412 lbs

I am currently at 340 and working hard at getting down to match weight again, the doctor has given me a go ahead, I go on quarterly body checkups and I am ready to start kicking ***.

I am hoping to share a lot fo success stories here in order to inspire others and share my experiences with Atkins.

Also thanks to all for sharing your expertise on this board it is so good for ppl like me who are not at all experts with different diets.

S/C/G
412/341/To Feel Good and Be Surfing again

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome to the ADBB mdouhan.

We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) hopefully you already have a copy since you have been on Atkins before. If not, www.amazon.com or www.half.com have inexpensive copies . At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html

Make a copy of this list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)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”).

Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise starting today and taking a multi-vitamin without iron (you should get enough iron with the foods you are eating on Atkins).

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. Check the stickies at the top of the induction forum to refresh your memory on 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)(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!

[liv]

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Welcome. Good that you have your doctor's blessing there. Congratulations on already moving all those pounds. That is nice - you know you have it in you.

[chinadoll]

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Welcome back mdouhan. I know it seems like a long way to go but you have taken the first steps.

[Sd1136]

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Welcome here
Look how good you have done already!!!
You will be surfing soon, keep on, keeping on!!!