Beginner

[RALLIWOOMAN]

HELLO EVERYONE.....NEW TO ALL OF THIS, AND I AM NOT SURE IF I AM OFF TO A GOOD START OR NOT. I STARTED WALKING LAST WEEK, AN HOUR EVERY MORNING... AND TRYING TO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER . I JUST NEED SOME IDEAS, SO I DO NOT FALL OFF THE WAGON! OKAY, THANKS FOR READING!

[blueberrylady]

Re: Beginner

Welcome to the board!

Do you have the 2002 edition of the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution? It will answer all your questions and give you the reasons why this diet is the best there is!

In the meantime, read the Main Forum here and the stickies at the tops of the other forums and you will be off to a great start!

[RALLIWOOMAN]

Re: Beginner

Thank you so much for responding, it feels good knowing there are people out here encouraging me! It is tough....i think about food constantly...i just want a new way of thinking about eating! Thanks again-

[jewelstar]

Re: Beginner

I have been the same way all of my adult life! (the thinking about food all the time part) Atkins has been my SAVIOR!!! Since I started (7 days ago) I have been weaned off of all the junk that was in my system and I forget to eat. My body isn't craving anything anymore! It's the best feeling in the world! Just stick to the program and you'll do great!

[RALLIWOOMAN]

Re: Beginner

thank you, thank you , thank you...it is my first day and I was ready to quit already....after reading your post...I am going to fight to beat this thing! have a great night!

[imagood1]

Re: Beginner

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

The 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) is the book we follow here. It would be a helpful for you to have a copy of the book to refer to (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. Follow the plan the way it is written and you will have no problem being successful. Look at the Before and After section for all the inspiration you need! (Before And After Pics - Atkins Diet)

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 all around the board for everything there is to, there is a challenge section with both exercise and non exercise challenges, Rate My Menu for help with your food, journaling – something for everyone.

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”).

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!