Day 8 and already down 13 lbs!

[walkerk70]

I had heard about Atkins before but thought to myself that there was no way I was going to be able to go without bread, pasta and sugar. I tried the 6 week body makeover instead. It was rough, but I lost 16 lbs in about a month. But the eating 6 times a day, of food I really didn't even like, became too expensive for me to continue. I gained 80 lbs after a car wreck injury. I found the Atkins shakes at my local grocery store. I researched the program online and decided to go ahead and try it. After all, it's only two weeks, right? If it doesn't work, I really haven't lost anything but time. Well, it most certainly did work! I have lost 13 lbs in only one week! I am completely stoked to see what happens this coming week! And I get to eat real meat, not just chicken! And cheese! I love cheese! I can have cheeseburgers (sans bun)! That's fantastic! I find that I am already eating less than before and this is just the boost my confidence needed to continue in this lifestyle.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Day 8 and already down 13 lbs!

Welcome aboard and congrats on your 13 lbs down so far... that's great news.
If you haven't already read the book (2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution) you'll find it full of valuable advice and explanations. There's nothing like understanding the science behind the programme.

Happy losing!

[imagood1]

Re: Day 8 and already down 13 lbs!

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

You are right -- induction lasts 2 weeks then the real fun begins as you start slowly adding foods back into your life. Make sure you move from induction to OWL (ongoing weight loss) so you have time to go through each of the rungs of the program. The bars and shakes are known to slow/stop some people's weight loss and aren't allowed during induction on this board - in emergency further up the rungs you would be able to have one occasionally. 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!

[SweetCher]

Re: Day 8 and already down 13 lbs!

Congratulations