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    Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

    Hi ,...
    I am so excited about joining your great and supportive community. I will tell you a bit about myself .
    I am a 35 year old female ,married with 1 wonderful son. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May '09 and had to get a total thyroidectomy .I have been on Armour Thyroid since my surgery and I am at my highest weight right now at 194lbs .I was SHOCKED when I saw this on the scale last month when I went for my annual checkup ,..-I COULDN'T BELIEVE I ALMOST WEIGH 200LBS ! I have been thinking and thinking about what would be the best lifestyle change ( -not diet-) ,for my eating habits and after reading yours supportive posts and seeing your before and after pics ,I am CONFIDENT this is the right place for me .I'm looking forward to this journey .
    Tags: ...newbie, board!
  • #2
    Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

    Welcome - glad you liked us. Yes I love those before and after pics for sure. Tough about the cancer but glad that you it all under control.
    So have you started yet?
    Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

    May Challenges 2010
    Push-ups: 450/800
    Abs: 850/1900
    Squats: 650/1200
    Lunges: 500/1000
    Strength: 490/1200
    Running: 50/100 km


    2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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    • #3
      Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

      Hi, its great to have you



      Mini goal:195

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      • #4
        Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

        Welcome and good luck, yes this is a way of life, it has to be for us so prone to obesity and food addictions, your head seems to be in the right place, I am sure you will do GREAT!!




        Started this diet on Sun 4/26/09

        50 lbs gone on Sun 9/27/09

        Well its been over a year now and I am currently on maintenance and still trying to adjust to the "new" ME. No major struggles to report, just livin' day to day.

        What worked for me...http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...y-success.html

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        • #5
          Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

          Hello again ,...

          I am starting in the morning ,..I must say I am very very nervous ,..why ? ,you guys might ask ,..well ,because I am addicted to carbs (-really, I am ) ,and I'm so scared I'm not going to be able to make it through one day without drinking a juice or eating a piece of candy or getting me a sausage biscuit for breakfast ,...I'm a prayerful person ,..so tonight ,.I will be praying for a lot of willpower

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          • #6
            Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

            So what is your plan for the day? Have you thought about what you will be doing? Have those water bottles armed and ready to go. Get rid of the things in the house that may be your worst enemy. (I covered a lot of stuff up. I put things in the back of the cupboard - I placed water bottles all over. It worked for me)
            Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

            May Challenges 2010
            Push-ups: 450/800
            Abs: 850/1900
            Squats: 650/1200
            Lunges: 500/1000
            Strength: 490/1200
            Running: 50/100 km


            2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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            • #7
              Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

              well,..I will be at work from 8-5pm ,..so I have my waterbottles ready (with a hint of lemon-) , for breakfast I will have two boiled eggs and 4 strips of bacon ,..for lunch, I will have a large spring salad (consisting of cheese, cherry tomatoes ,celery ,and pepperoni-) and for dinner I will have boneless-skinless chicken with a little Ms. Dash sprinkled over it and a small side salad ,..My biggest problem is going to be the water ,..I HATE WATER ,and the last time I tried Atkins-which was about 13 years ago ,the water was a big task for me ,..any suggestions ? ,..what do you think about my 3 meals for tomorrow ?

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              • #8
                Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                There is just no replacement for water - you just have to chug it down. Get used to it from the very beginning - do small sips all the time and use an attractive bottle. Once in awhile I do sparkly water - so that is a nice change. But to your darnest at least 64 oz.

                I think you meal plans are fine. I would think about the following rules though - 3 cups of veggies with only one cup from the other list (so not too many cherry tomatoes) Always have fat with your stuff. So a nice oily vinaigrette with your salad. Some skin and some butter with your chicken - dressing with your salad. Watch for sugars in the pepperoni (usually dextrose) and plan for some snacks (Boiled eggs? - small piece of cheese, celery with cream cheese ?? - you do not have to eat it but the first few days we do get a bit hungry and snacks are a good way to keep us going (AND water )
                Good planning.
                Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                May Challenges 2010
                Push-ups: 450/800
                Abs: 850/1900
                Squats: 650/1200
                Lunges: 500/1000
                Strength: 490/1200
                Running: 50/100 km


                2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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                • #9
                  Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                  Ok Great ! I didn't know I could snack in between ,..I will do some celery for a snack . I don't have to add the tomatoes if you think it's a good idea (-I was just using them for a little bit of color to my salad
                  I will definitely keep an eye on the pepperoni and the only salad dressings I like are the vinigarettes
                  I will have plenty of water to snack on if I get too hungry

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                  • #10
                    Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                    Celery is not a good snack - you need to eat fat and protein for snack. If you are to eat anything that is pure carb (like celery) you should eat it in combination with fat - so celery and cream cheese is acceptable.

                    Also you need to have a look at the rules. You can have tomatoes - just not a lot of them

                    Here are some threads in our FAQ that will help you.
                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What are the Rules of Induction?)
                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)
                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...lent-tips.html (A "MUST READ" for Newbies... 40 excellent tips!)
                    Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                    May Challenges 2010
                    Push-ups: 450/800
                    Abs: 850/1900
                    Squats: 650/1200
                    Lunges: 500/1000
                    Strength: 490/1200
                    Running: 50/100 km


                    2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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                    • #11
                      Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                      ok ,..I'll have some slices of turkey for a snack I actually have the book ,..I will need to go back and look at my acceptable foods list ,..because I was thinking nuts were on the list

                      Wish me luck ! I'll talk to ya soon ,...very soon

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                        Welcome to ADBB. I'm sorry to hear you were ill and hope you are feeling better.

                        I am more of a carb-snack lover than a meal person, so I do like Dr. Atkins did and keep a plate of meats in the fridge. Sometimes I make his rib recipe and other times, it's pork, tuna, or chicken, etc. Today it's crustless spinach quiche from Lindas low carb recipes. I cut it into tiny squared and pop one in my mouth when I feel I want junk treat (not going over my limit of course). Who knew I would love spinach? lol And it doesn't take much to satisfy my carb-crave anymore.

                        Best wishes to you.
                        Babs
                        ~Babs
                        F, 51
                        STAC MEMBER
                        Route 66 Challenge 6/250miles
                        Feb. 2010 Water Challenge, 96 0z/day









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                        • #13
                          Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                          Hi ,..
                          I'm definitely going to have to get some good Atkins snack recipes because I really want to stick with this ,and you're like me ,..I'm a SNACKER as well (- especially sitting at my desk at work -) ..I know that when ,not " if " , I make it through this first week ,..it will be a breeze .( especially when I start seeing my results
                          This week is going to be the ultimate TEST for me.
                          I bought Ketosis test strips ,..I figured I would start testing with them on Wednesday or Thursday.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                            Originally posted by ColinGam View Post
                            I'm a SNACKER as well (- especially sitting at my desk at work -)
                            Maybe you need to break that habit?

                            Mindlessly snacking in front of the TV, computer, etc. often leads to overeating.
                            "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                            -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                            • #15
                              Re: Hello ,...Newbie on Board!

                              Hope you are having a good day? Cheering for you.
                              Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                              May Challenges 2010
                              Push-ups: 450/800
                              Abs: 850/1900
                              Squats: 650/1200
                              Lunges: 500/1000
                              Strength: 490/1200
                              Running: 50/100 km


                              2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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