New and Happy about it!

[Soon2bMrsSchulz]

I'm Sam, 31, two children 8 & 10, getting married November 23 (2 1/2 months). Tired of yo-yoing. Have been super skinny, skinny, overweight to way overweight and well i cant ever figure out why. I love working out and being active. Recently after sailing/diving (which i love to so) i seen a picture and with the wedding so close im freaked. Just ordered my dress and really really am hoping i have to have alterations done. I have a couple gf's the past year who have lost major weight doing the surgeries but that’s not me and if it was im not even close to being big enough to have that option. This is last resort. My gf told me the other day she thinks i looked too skinny and now i look the right size (i wanted to ask her what drugs she was on). I have done slim fast and working out (lots of running) and i remember someone made an awesome comment but all i could think to say back was thank you but im soooo hungry. No i didn’t think it was worth it especially since i still felt like i was huge. Mental? definitely but there is always work to do. I am hoping to get to 165 with this program and working out regularly but at least lose 30 by the wedding. I think that's realistic. I think my biggest problem is going to be not drinking beer or any alcoholic drinks (we just bought a sail boat and that seems to be all we do now, lol).

[liv]

Re: New and Happy about it!

Sounds like you're having lost of fun. Sailing and wedding planning and stuff.
I sure hope Atkins will work. And it works if you work it. Did you get the books so you know what to do?
Did you start today?
Congratulations on upcoming wedding

[Soon2bMrsSchulz]

Re: New and Happy about it!

I have the books, yes. I actually started yesterday and today is almost over with and I can't believe im not hungry. Had a headache too but that finally went away this afternoon. Thanks yeah lots of fun just hope i can keep up with this Atkins part. My kids asked me three different times it i want some gum or something and no was the answer, lol. Shouldnt be too bad but we'll see. Ive got a positive outlook on it.

[imagood1]

Re: New and Happy about it!

Welcome -

You will be able to add food (and alcohol) back to your meal plans soon enough - Induction is only the 1st part of the plan. After your 2 week induction you should move on to OWL (ongoing weight loss) and start adding foods. It's not that you can't EVER have things in a short time you'll be adding them back.

Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise starting today and taking a multi-vitamin. 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 – there is 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!