Introducing an old noob

[wendi]

Hello everyone!
This isn't my first walk down the road to healthier, happier me with the help of Atkins, but I am definitely ready for it to be my last. I was on Atkins in college and ruined it all with a Spring break trip to the UK. I'm glad to be back here with people who inspire me to not lick the bowl and put down the diet coke.

[Georgiana]

Re: Introducing an old noob

Welcome to ADBB!

[liv]

Re: Introducing an old noob

Welcome -
Hope to hear more about your journey.

[blueberrylady]

Re: Introducing an old noob

Welcome to the board, Wendi!

I'm glad to hear that you are ready to embrace our way of life, so read the book, drink your water, get some exercise and you will be on your way!

[imagood1]

Re: Introducing an old noob

Hi and welcome back to Atkins --

Regardless of what you did before, or what people are doing now, your body is different so it’s best not to compare - just follow the plan the way it's written. Look around and find what interests you and join in. Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support.

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 minimum is recommended), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin.

New challenges are starting since it's the first of the month -- check them to see if any interest you and join in. Also, don't forget to start a journal - it's a great way to meet people and get your thoughts and feelings down.

Check this page for answers to a lot of your questions: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. Make sure you are eating enough vegetables – Atkins isn’t just meat and cheese – vegetables are a huge part of your daily menu and is where most of your carbs should be coming from.

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.