New guy here - Starting because I am in a weight loss competition in my city

[fritz72]

Hello all!

Let me first start by saying this is a great message board and I am sure it will help me get through the induction phase! Well, my name is Fritz and I joined a team based weight competition here in my city. Kinda like Biggest Loser but without the personal trainers or nutritionists. You pay $5 each week and the money is used as a prize pool. You basically weigh in each week and you are also penalized $2 for every pound that you gain. (LongBeachLosers.com)

Anyhow, I started the competition at 198 pounds, started riding my bike and watching the carb intake. I wasnt following the Atkins but just cut out things like soda, pastas and breads. I tried it for a week and dropped 2 pounds. Then Labor Day weekend came and I drank beers and ate all the stuff that I shouldnt have and gained the 2 pounds back.

So, the next week I am eating my fiber cereals, eating alot of fruit, turkey burgers on wheat bread, wheat pasta and other low fat, high fiber stuff and lose 5.5 pounds in a week. Mind you I have been riding my bike and hitting the gym on a regular. I'm focused!

Now I am just wondering if going into the induction phase now would either help me lose more weight or will I actually gain some by next weeks weigh in by switching from low fat to low carb. Also, people say you need carbs for energy and exercise. I ride about 12-15 miles everyday and in the middle of the ride I am at the gym hitting the weights. Will I have enough energy to get me through these workouts?

I did the Atkins before when my wife was pregnant and lost about 20 pounds. Of course I gained it all back after the baby was born and now there were kids birthday parties with lots of cakes and ice creams!

Started induction today with a cheese and mushroom omlette. Lunch is going to be a salad and dinner a nice steak and salad. Here goes nothing...

[imagood1]

Re: New guy here - Starting because I am in a weight loss competition in my city

Hi and welcome Fritz.....

First of all, Atkins isn't a quick fix diet...it's a lifestyle so hopefully you'll follow the plan this time for more than a few pounds. I hope you have the book and have read it so you understand the plan. The 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR), is the book we follow here on the board.

I ride my bike anywhere from 15 to 25 miles each time I get on and don't have any problems with not having enough strength -- after a few days, once you are in keotsis, you shouldn't have any trouble anyway.

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 men's area where you may get additional help with your training.

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!

[kaylasgram]

Re: New guy here - Starting because I am in a weight loss competition in my city

Fritz ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The Forum !!!

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 !!!

("Some Helpful Hints For Those New To Atkins" {revised})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~