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[WhenBackFatWasAllTheRage]

So,

Well this isn't the first time i've done atkins. The first time was when I was like 9 or 10 years old, I don't remember what I weighed before I started but I know i got to 98 lbs at the end. Before and after that has been a struggle for me and I've been dieting off and on every since then. I am 14 now and i weigh 209 lbs at the height of 5'4". I am big boned so I carry my weight pretty well but I'm just REALLY sick of not being able to buy cute clothes for my age. Since I was 11 I've been wearing clothes for adult women.

My goal is to be at either 120 or 130 lbs and STAY there. I started atkins yesterday at 213 lbs and this morning I've dropped 4 lbs.

-Emmi

[funkytofabs?]

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Hi Emmy! Welcome back to Atkins! Make sure to read different topics here on the board, and if you need anything or have ANY questions, just ask!

Keep focused and you'll be in those cute clothes in no time flat!!!

Great job so far sweetie!! Keep up the good work!!

[atkinsgal08]

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>>I am 14 now>>

No one under 18 should be doing Atkins on their own ... I hope you have the support of your pediatrician and your parents.

You can, of course, eliminate junk food. I would certainly be discussing this with the people who buy your food!

[Dumpster]

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Well done for losing weight already. I to have just started the Atkins diet but am trying not to get on the scales until a week is up. Good luck with the diet

[WhenBackFatWasAllTheRage]

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Thank you all for you support, I appreciate it my mother is dieting with me too so I do have support at home. I have not started exercising so I think 4 pounds over night without it is pretty good I'm going to try to start tomorrow though.

[atkinsgal08]

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I'm glad you have support at home. You still shouldn't be doing any of the weight loss phases of Atkins due to your age ... unless you're doing it under the supervision of a doctor.

And ... since you're a minor, I won't reply to you anymore, since that is also inappropriate ... and shouldn't be condoned.

[mizski]

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Thank you all for you support, I appreciate it my mother is dieting with me too so I do have support at home. I have not started exercising so I think 4 pounds over night without it is pretty good I'm going to try to start tomorrow though.

Hi Emmi Great to hear your mom is dieting with you too...makes things a lot easier especially when it comes to food shopping and meal preparation.

There is an Atkins For Teens forum here on ADBB that you could check out for support from people your own age. Maybe posting on the Roll Call too would let other teens know you are here.

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome --

There is a different bookforteens since you need more nutrition than an adult - I hope you will have your mom check it out and use it for your health. The name is "Feed your Kids Well" by Dr. Fred Pescatore. Dr. Pescatore was an associate of Dr. Atkins. As Mizski said, there is a teen forum here you may find helpful.

Good luck to your mother and to you.

[WhenBackFatWasAllTheRage]

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My mom and I have already talked my doctor and she fully supports me being on atkins with supplements. Am I not allowed to post on the adult board because I am a minor?
I visited the teen section and it didn't seem very active, that is why I posted here.

Sorry if I broke protocol. My mom suggested that I would get more feedback in this section. She is monitoring my posts.

[pinkfusion]

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awww way to go wbfwatr! i wish you all the best with your weight loss! i also wish that atkins was around when i was your age! i used to go for a month without eating to lose weight.... definitely not healthy.

glad to hear that your mom supports you

[mizski]

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My mom and I have already talked my doctor and she fully supports me being on atkins with supplements. Am I not allowed to post on the adult board because I am a minor?
I visited the teen section and it didn't seem very active, that is why I posted here.

Sorry if I broke protocol. My mom suggested that I would get more feedback in this section. She is monitoring my posts.

Glad to hear your mom is monitoring your posts on here...she sounds like a great mom! I think the concern is that where you are so young, most people don't know what advice to give you. I have not read Dr. Pescatore's book nor know anything about how Atkins can be safely adapted for people under 18. I do know that you need more foods than a chubby old lady like me needs as you are still growing.

Although the teen forum does not have any active posts, I still suggest you post over there and hopefully the moderator of that section will see it and be able to help you better. In the meantime, this thread gives a lot of useful information that can help you get started on your diet.

Specifically, in this post on Atkins for Teens:

...the carbohydrate limits are higher and veggies are, somehow, unrestricted (for e.g., not to 3 cups per day, as they are during the Induction Phase of Atkins) even during Phase 1 of the Next Generation Diet (the one described in Dr. Pescatore's book).

Phase 1 is very similar to the Induction Phase of Atkins in terms of foods the child/teen can eat. Below is a summary of the acceptable foods list for Phase 1, for those who are interested and don't have the book.

From Feed Your Kids Well: How to Help Your Child Lose Weight and Get Healthy, Fred Pescatore, M.D., John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1998


PROTEINS

Red Meats

Beef, veal, pork, lamb, rabbit and venison. Can, technically, be eaten in unlimited quantities while still being on the diet, but Dr. Pescatore recommends limiting them to 8 oz per day. The reason is simply moderation and maintaining a well-balanced diet.

Trim the fat off the meat, because it's the fat where toxins an animal eats are stored.

Processed meats are not recommended.

Fish

All fish and shellfish allowed in unlimited quantities. Herring, pompano, salmon and whitefish are limited to 8 oz per day, because they are higher in fat. The reason for this limit is, as with red meat, moderation and a well-balanced diet.

Poultry

All poultry allowed in unlimited quantities. Dark meat is higher in fat and should be limited to 8 oz per day, for the same reasons as above. Dr. Pescatore recommends removing the skin, because it stores the toxins the bird ate.

Eggs

Allowed in unlimited quantities. Both the egg white and the yolk should be eaten. Never use egg substitutes.

Dairy

All cheeses are permitted. It's better to limit hard cheeses (for e.g. cheddar, Swiss, muenster, etc.) to 6 oz per day, because they are calorie dense. Cottage cheese, ricotta, farmer's cheese, pot cheese and cream cheese are higher in lactose (sugar) and should be limited to 6 oz per day.

American cheese (the kind that is a processed food product) is not allowed.

Low-fat cheeses should not be consumed.


COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES

The allowed carbohydrates should be varied and eaten at each meal (i.e. spread throughout the day), to avoid blood sugar spikes.

Vegetables

a) In unlimited quantities

Low-carbohydrate salad vegetables, i.e. those with less than 10% carbohydrates (of their weight). These include, but are not limited to all green, leafy lettuces (iceberg, romaine, escarole, endive, arugula, spinach, etc.), celery, radishes, peppers, bean sprouts, cucumbers.

b) Limited to 2 cups (small pieces, loosely packed) per day

These include low-carbohydrate vegetables that have a carbohydrate content higher than those in group a), for e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, eggplant, onions, scallions, leeks, water chestnuts, zucchini squash, string beans, pumpkin, spaghetti squash, Brussels sprouts, artichoke hearts.

c) Higher carbohydrate (starchy) vegetables

Peas, corn, carrots, parsnips, beets, winter squashes (butternut, buttercup or acorn) and white potatoes are not allowed in Phase 1. 1/2 cup serving of sweet potato is allowed not more than three times per week.

Grains

1/4 cup of brown rice is allowed not more than two times per week. A serving of soy flour pancakes is allowed once a week (a serving contains approx. 2-1/4 tbsp of soy flour).

No other grains are allowed.


DESSERTS

Include but are not limited to jelly, cheesecake, peanut butter cookies (about 1 tsp peanut butter and 4 tsp soy flour per serving), strawberries (about 4 medium or 2 large per serving), 8 oz unsweetened soy milk with 1/2 tsp SF syrup or 1/4 tsp pureed strawberries, chocolate almond cookies (1 tsp chopped almonds, 1/12 oz unsweetened chocolate and 4 tsp soy flour per serving), fudgy brownie squares (1/4 oz unsweetened chocolate, 1/2 tbsp soy flour and 1/2 tbsp chopped walnuts per serving).

Try to limit the amount of artificial sweeteners as much as possible.

If anyone wants any of the recipes in the book, please PM me.


CONDIMENTS

Butter, olive oil, vinegars (other than balsamic, which contains sugar), lemon juice, spices (without sugar added), mayonnaise and mustard are allowed without restriction. Ketchup is not allowed in any phase of the diet.


WATER

Water. Drink, in ounces, at least your body weight in kg or your body weight in pounds divided by 2.2. For example, if Mary weighs 50 kg, she should drink at least 50 ounces of water per day. If John weighs 160 lbs, he should drink at least 73 oz of water per day (160/2.2 = 72.7).

Filtered, bottled or mineral water are recommended. Flat (still) water is recommended rather than carbonated (bubbly).


SODA

If necessary, diet sodas (preferably decaf) are permitted, but limited to 12 oz per day.

Fruit juices are not allowed.

Try to limit the amount of artificial sweeteners as much as possible.


COFFEE/TEA

Herbal decaf teas are allowed in unlimited quantities. Diet iced teas are discouraged, esp. if they contain caffeine.

Coffee (regular or decaf) is not recommended.


MILK

If necessary, use unsweetened rice or soy milk. Quantities are limited to 4-8 oz per day.


AGE-SPECIFIC CARBOHYDRATE LIMITS FOR PHASE 1

Ages 6-8: 50-60 grams
Ages 9-12: 40-50 grams
Teens: 30-40 grams

MOVING TO PHASE 2

Phase 1 lasts for a minimum of two weeks. Continue Phase 1 until the child is within 10 lbs of the desired weight.

Note: The ideal weight for a child/teen should be determined with the help of a pediatrician.

It is recommended that children/teens follow all phases of the Next Generation Diet under the close supervision of their pediatrician.

That should get you started safely. As Carole (imagood1) suggested, it would be a good idea for you and your mom to pick up Dr. Pescatore's book so you both have complete advice on how to work the Atkins plan as a teen. I hope you continue to post so we can share in your progress. Also, you might find a lot of the recipe and food suggestion posts helpful too.

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p.p.s. About the American cheese: Kraft Deli Deluxe American is real cheese (unlike the single slices that are individually wrapped) and is allowed. Great for making Cheez-its.

Linda's low carb recipes might be helpful for your mom to get some great ideas on tasty low carb foods.

[chinadoll]

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Hi Emmi, of course you are welcome here. Folks just worry about you getting what you need since you are still developing. As long as your mom and doc are on board and you are getting the calcium and other nutrients you need you should be fine.

One thing--take some time to really think through why you regained your weight before. Then plan to consciously change those behaviors this time. Then it truly will stay off!

[my31168]

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Good Luck to you. Just be careful. It's great your mom is doing with you. R

I've only been doing this for 17 days, but through lots of advise from others I've learned:

Remember, not to get discouraged if the weight doesn't keep coming off quickly. Slow is good.

Don't weigh yourself every day...I know it's hard, but it will get you discouraged if you do.

Drink, drink, drink, drink, water. I was drinking 24 -32 oz in the beginning and now I'm up to 100oz a day and it make a BIG difference. I didn't think it would, but it does. I was constantly bloated and after increasing my water I can tell a difference.

Plan your meals. Whenever I don't do this I fail and end up eating all the wrong things.

Vary you menus and don't get in a rut to eat all the same things or you'll get bored.

Keep a food log. I use my blog to do it and it really helps.

Exercise. Even if it's a little, it will help, not only with your weight, but your mood.

A site I found on one of the treads that have a lot of great ideas what to eat:

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Induction Menus

Let me know if I can help in any way. Best of luck to you.

Michelle

[sarbirus]

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Go for it WBFWATR, My son is 14 and will be starting the plan in the next week or so once his tests from the doctor are back.

He has seen what I have lost in the last 9 weeks and wants to get some of the same results.

Your and his age is a funny time, your still developing so do need the right balance of diet with the modified version of Atkins, but also your socially developing, which is what worried me most about my son and the risks of his weight causing him to lack self confidence and opportunities to socially develop, so I am behind him 100% and am behind your decision 100% also!

Good luck, remember to take lots of measurements of your body and well as your weight as some weeks you might loose inches rather than pounds.. Also take some before pictures and some more when your done. You have every chance of being a roll model to help the teen section become a lot busier with people your age realising there is an alternative to starvation diets!!!

Good luck, keep going, keep your doctor in the loop!