Hi all!

[Ok_Rose]

I'm new here, but not quite new to Atkins. I did the Candida diet several years ago with great results. Over the last several years I gained about 20lbs. I'd diet, lose a few lbs, plateau and give up. So I'm trying Atkins again, not the yeast diet though.
The major reason I've decided to do Atkins is because I have been feeling very fatigued lately and having several hypoglycemic attacks a day. So I'm hoping this will take care of all that.
My sister has joined me and it's really important that she loses weight. She's 5'3 and 204lbs.

Since I haven't done this in a while I'm sure I'll have lots of questions for everyone!

Have a great day!

[Ok_Rose]

Re: Hi all!

I guess I should also mention this is my "5th" day on the induction phase. I'm not sure if it counts or not because I ate several foods I didn't realize were not allowed. Ex: walnuts and beef jerky containing sugar (shoulda read the ingredients). But according to my scales I still dropped weight, so I'm happy about that!

[imagood1]

Re: Hi all!

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

I hope you’ve read the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR), it’s the book we follow on this bulletin board. If you haven’t until you can get a copy you’ll find a condensed version at the top of the induction - (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. 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. Since you already ate things that weren't allowed you're lucky but it's best to follow the plan the way it's written for best results. 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!