hello from Iowa

[smiller]

I am a lifetime dieter. (age51) I have done atkins a few times. Always with great results. I just have never been able to convert my hubby into eating this way. As a result the weight keeps creaping back. Plus more.
My Dr. is pressuring me to go for lap band surgery. I would rather do this with diet and exercise. I am waiting for my book to arrive, will do the best i can till i get it.
I have loved what i have read so far and hope to get lots of help from everyone here along the way. Thanks Sandy

[liv]

Re: hello from Iowa

Welcome Sandy.
Hopefully your book will come soon. We have a read the book challenge starting. Would it be time for you to try it?

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/adbb-semi-annual-challenges/81502-2009-read-book-challenge.html

My hubby does not do this with me either. But I don't mind doing it for myself.

[barrnone]

Re: hello from Iowa

hi Iowa - I was born there...but ended up in Wisconsin! Welcome and enjoy. Go out to the forum and check out the challenges. They have really motivated me!

Good luck!

[pinkfeathers]

Re: hello from Iowa

Hi Sandy,

I agree that this way of eating and exersice will be the best choice as it obviously guaranteed to work as long as you are committed mentally. So proud of your decision and keep coming here every day! Welcome back.

[imagood1]

Re: hello from Iowa

Hi and welcome Sandy –

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

I've been an Iowan on an off for years - presently living outside St. Louis. There is an "over 50" thread where we'd love to have you join us as wel as many other threads you might be interested in.

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.

[chinadoll]

Re: hello from Iowa

Hi Sandy, My hubby doesnt do Atkins either so I make my Atkins stuff and then throw in a baked potato or some rice or a starch for him. If I make chili, I split the pot up after cooking it and throw some beans in his half. Just because they don't do it doesnt mean you have to eat what they do. And here is the thing- if you are the cook, cook what works for you and add in their starches on the side. Bread, potatoes, rice, noodles--you can cook all of those and still do Atkins friendly sauces and stews with which to eat them. Often when my DH wants pasta (his family is Italian) I ladle some gravy (that's NYC Italian for marinara) over my meat and sprinkle on some cheese. Instant chicken parm and Atkins friendly. Same goes for tex mex-I make it a tex mex salad while he uses the tortillas.

Lesson: Don't let them become an excuse to go off plan. They will adapt to your needs if you meet them half way.

[smiller]

Re: hello from Iowa

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I love all the advice and feel like i have the( I Can Do This attitude). I have a terrible headach, I think you call it induction flue. Nothing a few dozen Ibuprofine want help. LOL
I am still waiting for my book. Hope to be able to read and get on induction the right way. I am just using what i read here and can remember from past times.
Thanks Sandy