Hi everyone!!

[lucyloo]

I am completely new to Atkins. Am in the process of reading the book and plan on starting Monday.

I am 35, 5' 2" and this morning I weighed in at a whopping 196... yikes. Have battled with my weight my entire life. 5 years ago I lost 40 lbs on Weight watchers and gained it back within a year. I attempted WW 2 more times since then with no luck. Relatives of mine have been on program for 2 years now with great sucsess so here I am. Looking forward to losing this weight for good

[LightBulb_Sunset]

Re: Hi everyone!!

I'm new to this too... I had an aunt that went from a size 16 to a 6. She has really encouraged me to get going on this.

Good luck to you!

[chinadoll]

Re: Hi everyone!!

Just be patient and focused. Know that weight loss is not linear. It will go down and up and sometimes stay the same for a couple of weeks. Stick it out, drink your water, eat your veggies and do it by the book and you will be fine!

[imagood1]

Re: Hi everyone!!

HI and welcome --

Regardless of what plan you've done before, or what people you know have done on Atkins remember your body is different than anyone so it’s best not to compare - just follow the plan the way it's written.

I hope you already have the 2002 DANDR book and have read it, it is the edition we follow on this site. If not it's worth a few dollars to purchase. Get enough pure water in daily (64oz is recommended), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin.

Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily.

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out!

Recipe Sites

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (induction recipes)
(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html# (additional induction recipes)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.