Hello! :)

[Caelene]

Hello everyone!
I'm Caelene, or Caela, and this is the first time I will be starting Atkins, along with my fiance Trevor. I've heard about this diet before, but I just haven't had the motivation to start until now that our wedding is coming up soon in January. I am 26 years old, 5'2" and 171 pounds. After I started college I just kept gaining and gaining. =( I know a good portion of that extra weight is right there in my hips and thighs so I'm ready to slim down now! I've never had a membership to any gym either, but just today I am proud to say that both myself and Trevor are now signed up! Good luck to everyone and looking forward to chatting with you all!

[DarlingBri]

Re: Hello!

Congratulations! It's a great diet - you'll never be hungry at the very least It's great you can do it with your other half, that's so helpful and I hope you have great results.

[Desihue]

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Congrats on your engagement, the new gym memberships and on beginning Atkins I know you two will do well and look amazing on your wedding day.

[imagood1]

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Congrats on both of you starting -- it is easier when you have someone to help, and much easier cooking!

I hope you have read the 2002 DANDR book and have foods of the acceptable food list in the house. Make sure you are drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water, exercise is mandatory so get started, and take a no iron multivitamin daily. Eat until you aren't hungry (not stuffed). Good luck to you.

Check the recipe sites for great meal ideas:

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
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[kaylasgram]

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Caela & Trevor ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The ADBB Forum !!!

I have lost a Wonderful 48.4 pounds & 10 clothes sizes since starting 1/1/09 & beileve me, if I can do this at almost 47y/o with a limited ability to exercise do to having Lupus & Nerve Dammage after a Motorcycle Accident 5yr's ago you can do this tooooo !!!

I can Thankfully say that since 5/15/09 My Dr has taken me off my High Blood Pressure & Type II Diabetes Meds. Iam now using Natural Whole Food's as my only needed control !!!

My my Dr now say's that Immune System is Stronger & Healthier than it was before the onset of Lupus in December of 2004 since starting The Atkins Program !!!

We have have alot going on around here 24/7 it may be sharing our stories or giving & reciving information & we have a lot of fun in the process !!!

Below I have listed a Link for you with a lot of good information that I have found very helpful & I put it together all in one place to you get started along your way on your Atkins journey !!!

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77935-some-helpful-hints-those-new-atkins-revised.html

Quick List Of Low Carb Vegetables From 1 net carb to 10 net carbs All In One Place!!

http://community.atkins.com/discussions/viewTopic/p/topicId/3540806/Quick_List_Of_Low_Ca.htm?webPageId=1000242

Please feel free to join~in with us any time & post away with questions, comments, your stories or anything at all & most important keep us posted of your progress !!!

~Cindi~

[ittybitty]

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Welcome to the best program Caela, you will have a great time here with the board friends. Everyone is so helpful and will help your commitment stay strong. It's also fun to join in the different groups, not only to just read and get so much information, but to contribute.

Best wishes to you both!!

Debi

[OzLover]

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Welcome to ADBB! There is a wealth of knowledge & support here~use it to your advantage. Good luck on your journey!