Starting Atkins today

[Sus25]

Hi all,


When I was in high school I was a cheerleader and very fit weighing only 118 pounds. I could eat whatever I wanted because I could work it off. I gained 15 pounds my first year of college and then 5 the next year and then on from there. Through the year I have slowing been gaining weight and now I weigh 165. I have been in denial with how fat I have gotten. When I look in the mirror, I only try to look at my face because I like the way my face looks. Yes, it has gotten a little rounder, but I still like it.

I like to eat...I eat when I am watching television, when I am reading a book, when I am bored. I am also a closet eater...I won't gorge in front of other people but I do it when I am alone. Has anyone else ever had this problem?

I was DISGUSTED after seeing some photos of me with all my in shape friends this past weekend. I was the fat friend...

Well today is the start of something good! I love how everyone seems so supportive here and that is what I need and i hope I can be just as supportive to someone else.

[somethings gotta give]

Re: Starting Atkins today

Well I wish you luck. I find that this is one of the easiest "diets" to follow especially for those of us who like to eat. Have yet to feel deprived and its been about 5 months. I too was a cheerleader and never weighed over 120 through highschool and years beyond that. The weight slowly creeps on for sure. Stick to the plan and you should do great!!!

[liv]

Re: Starting Atkins today

Welcome Sus.
Great that you are starting the problem.
And yes I was/am that kind of eater too. I sometimes call it serial eater. I have worked hard on changing those habits because I know that not only did I eat some crap/carbs but I ate all the time. It is getting better. When I started Atkins I had to place water bottles all over the house because I often found myself with the head and hand in the fridge or in the food cupboard. That really helped. I also covered up any thing snacky or in worse case scenarious got rid of it.

I hope you find something that works for you. Good solid meals is one of the things you learn to do on Atkins and that also helps eliminate snacking.

[imagood1]

Re: Starting Atkins today

Hi and welcome –

Glad you decided to join us, you won't regret it. I hope you have read the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book -- it's best to have all the information you can have for the best success.

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out! Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - eat enough vegetables - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily. Many of us use www.Fitday.com to track our food so we know what our carb totals are for the day. It's important you know what you are eating and how many carbs you are taking in each day.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes) (Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(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)(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)

Any and all questions can and will be answered - all you have to do is ask!! Good luck.