FatOff Begins

[justilou]

Hello, I'm new (of course)...
Where to start? I'm 37, have three kids, struggling with auto-immune thyroid disease that has killed my metabolism - recently moved from Australia to the Netherlands. I'm 5ft2in and 196 pounds. This is ridiculous! I'm getting arthritis in my feet and feel like my age is equalling my weight! It's gotta go! No more excuses! (I've even joined a gym!)

[atkinsgal08]

Re: FatOff Begins

Welcome!

[Kntrylady]

Re: FatOff Begins

Welcome to ADBB !! Post often, ask questions (but only if you want honest answers ) and you'll find lots of support here. As you'll be told, if you haven't already, get the book and read it. There is a wealth of information in this WOL. Best wishes in your journey.

[chinadoll]

Re: FatOff Begins

Hi justilou. I started at 300 and can tell you this way of eating does work if you stay on target. As Kntryldy suggests, reading the book cover to cover is the best place to start if you don't want to make costly mistakes that slow you down. Welcome to ADBB.

[imagood1]

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Welcome to the Atkins Board.

Glad you found the board and are excited about staring. First of all, Atkins is not a "diet" it's a way of eating over a lifetime. I started at 217 and am 5'3" so I konw what you mean about enough is enough! Once you learn how to eat this way you will wonder why you didn't start long before now. A few tips to help get you started: Drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water daily, exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin - these are mandatory with Atkins so start now and get off on the right foot.

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 - I got another new copy last week on www.half.com and paid $1.05 for a new hardcover! (It was listed as "used" but it had never been opened).

Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list (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. Rules of Induction: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What are the Rules of Induction?)

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)(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)(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.