hola!

[FallingStar]

Hey all, new here from the great white north. Have not done Atkins before, but my sister has with good success. I am starting when my little guy starts kindergarten next week. I also have a 3 month old baby at home, and am looking to lose around 130 pounds. Long way to go, I know, but I've seen some real success stories and dreams come true so far, and I am glad to be here.

[liv]

Re: hola!

Hi I am in western canada too. Saskatchewan to be more exact. Whereabouts are you?
Ok my best recommendation is to do it by the book. I am sure you get some tips from your sister but people tend to do their own variations and what worked for your sister may not work with you. So start off with the book rules and go from there. The book we use here is Atkins last book: Dr.Atkins' New Diet Revolution from 2002 (plenty of copies in used stores).
If you are breastfeeding you should not use induction. And even if you are not hormones may still be a bit off so be a bit patient with your self.
Good luck. I look forward to hearing more about your journey.

[imagood1]

Re: hola!

Hi and welcome!

I'm happy you decided to start with this lifelong wonderful way of eating (WOE). As Liv said, it's best to do it by the book - best results come from proper planning, the correct foods and variety in your meals.

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 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!

[chinadoll]

Re: hola!

Hi Star and Welcome to ADBB!