Hi, newbie here!

[SAVOVORYSAMPLER]

Hello everyone. My name is Gina I am 42 yrs. old and back in school due to being displaced from my home in New Orleans, LA by Hurricane Katrina. I am in my second yr. of nursing (RN) after 2 yrs of prereqs. and it is so stressful.
I am back on Atkins after falling off the wagon about a month and a 1/2 ago . My starting weight was 196 in June. I lost a 23 lbs. in induction and a total of 33lbs. I gained back 5 of those lbs. since going back to my old eating habits.
I have never purchased an Atkins book, only followed the diet by reading forums so I have questions. For example, I read that you are only allowed 2 cps. of green beans/day. Is this true? When starting I am aware that you are only allowed 20 net carbs, but can I not eat all of 10 of those carbs in green beans? How many carbs are needed to come from vegetables? What about black soy beans. Are they allowed in induction? Are they any good? Is it true that I may not lose as much weight in induction the second time around?
I look forward to talking with any of you and appreciate any advice.
Gina

[sham]

Re: Hi, newbie here!

Hi there welcome to you.Please dont mind but if you dont read the book you will be questioning everything and wont be following the plan proper so i'd advise you to get the book read it and then if your still concerned then ask.

[sham]

Re: Hi, newbie here!

By the way as your on induction 12 net carbs are allowed of vegetables.

[liv]

Re: Hi, newbie here!

I really recommend the book. You can find it cheap in used stores likely

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!)




Here is a good webpage to look at
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

Also check out this thread with induction recipes.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html (Never ending induction recipes) (Never ending induction recipes)

If you want to have a ticker here is a good tutorial by Georgiana
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ml#post1138072 (How to Create a Ticker)

Good luck

[imagood1]

Re: Hi, newbie here!

I agree with the others, the book will give you so much more information than the boards do. I bought another copy a few weeks ago on www.half.com and paid $1.05 for a "used" copy -- when I received it 4 days after I purchased it the book had never been opened or used in any way.

Glad you found the board and are excited about starting the plan. 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.

Eat only the foods on the acceptable food list and eat a variety of foods and vegetables so you don't get bored. In answer to your question you are allowed 1 cup of green beans daily - NOT 2 cups. Check your acceptable food list - they are listed as string beans and are on the 2nd vegetable list. (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. Here's a link that will be helpful until you can get a copy of the book.

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)

[imagood1]

Re: Hi, newbie here!

I agree with the others, the book will give you so much more information than the boards do. I bought another copy a few weeks ago on www.half.com and paid $1.05 for a "used" copy -- when I received it 4 days after I purchased it the book had never been opened or used in any way.

Glad you found the board and are excited about starting the plan. 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.

Eat only the foods on the acceptable food list and eat a variety of foods and vegetables so you don't get bored. In answer to your question you are allowed 1 cup of green beans daily - NOT 2 cups. Check your acceptable food list - they are listed as string beans and are on the 2nd vegetable list. (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. Here's a link that will be helpful until you can get a copy of the book.

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)