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[msminx]

Hello everyone...thank you for being here!

This is day one of the Atkin's diet for me. I am so glad I found this forum as I was about to talk myself into having "just a small" vodka tonic...stressful day today .

I used to weight lift religiously...so I've got plenty of muscle...but somehow it's become covered...in all this fat!

I am totally inspired right now!

Also...I am 5 ft 4 in and weigh 198 lbs...yikes...

Atkins here I come!

[atkinsgal08]

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Welcome!

What are you "a little lost" about?

[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. 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 (nothing added), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin - these are mandatory with Atkins so start now and get off on the right foot. Instead of having a Vodka Tonic have a large glass of ice water and remember, vodka tonic's helped get you to the weight you are....water will help you get to the weight you WANT to be!!

Make sure you read the book - it will give you the knowledge you need to get to your goal (2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution [DANDR]), eat only the foods on the acceptable food list and eat a variety of foods and vegetables. (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html.

Good luck to you!

Recipe Sites

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(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)
(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# (additional induction recipes)

[sallyseachange]

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Hiya Msminx! Welcome to the ADBB. We'll help you "uncover" all that muscle you have hiding there!
Happy Atkineering!

[msminx]

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I am so happy..no cheating and I see results! I see a bicep peeking through! Thank you guys for the advice and support.

[liv]

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A bicep - that is great. I wonder what will be next? a collar bone maybe?
I loved it when mine showed up.
Congratulations.

[msminx]

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today i let my bf touch my tummy w/o holding my breath! lol...and I can run 3 mins straight w/o gasping for breath...

thanks guys!

this way of life is amazing...i FEEL amazing!