Introducing myself

[syrupcity]

Hello,
Im on day 5 of induction and i cant believe how good i feel!!! I havent weighed myself especially since its TOM as of yesterday. I have always been overweight, it started at puberty and has continued until now. I Have finally, seriously decided to take care of the body God gave me. I quit smoking about 6 weeks ago and gained yet another 8lbs to add to the 12lb i had already gained in the months before. Im not at my heaviest by far but im not happy where I am. Since starting induction and not eating crap for only 5 days, im not as cranky as i use to be, have more energy and not bloated like crazy. Hopefully my book will arrive soon. Thanks

[Earl Grey]

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Welcome!! You should be able to stick to the diet, I believe if you can kick the smoking habit you should be able to do anything!

[Shrew2u]

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Hi there! Since you don't have the book yet (Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002, right?), you can refer to Induction Rules and Induction Foods to help you with your meal planning. What do you have planned for tomorrow's menu?

[sallyseachange]

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Welcome aboard!! Nice to have you here with us.

[imagood1]

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Welcome to the Atkins Board.

Glad you found the board and are excited about starting the plan. First of all, Atkins is not a "diet" or a way to loose "a few pounds"...it's a way of eating over a lifetime. 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.

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. Also, start a journal, it's a great place to get everything out in the open, be accountable to yourself - you'll also meet some great people there! http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...journal-chats/


Good luck to you!

Recipe Sites

make sure you don't eat the same thing over and over -- we have such great choices for menu ideas....

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)

[blueberrylady]

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Welcome aboard, syrupcity!

Good for you for making the commitment to take charge of your health!! We are here to help so keep posting.