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[Mystery345]

I probably shouldn't post at 12:45 am but since I am awake I thought, why not.

My name is Laura. I am 42 and this is my third time doing Atkins. The first time I did it I lost about 25lbs. But I gained it back. The second time I didn't really follow the rules. This time I am going to do it right.

I lost approx 10 lbs a few months back but didn't follow the necessary steps to psych myself up and I ended up sliding. This time I am starting with induction and plan to follow the rules. It worked in the past. It will work again.

I was successful the first time around because I had a friend who was doing the diet with me. We are no longer friends and I have nobody to diet with so I hope that joining an online group might help.

I have two pairs of pants that just don't quite fit. My first goal is to get into those pants. They are only about a size too small. Once I can do that. I can do anything. (And I can go shopping for a few nice things. That is my reward.)

Time to go to bed. I am really too tired to make much sense. I thought I would just the introduce myself. I plan to spend time here. I really need to stick to it this time around. Atkins is really the only diet plan that keeps me healthy. Nothing else has ever worked.

Perhaps tomorrow I will get the latest copy of the Atkins book. It has been several years since I read it last. Has it changed much?

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome back to Atkins --

Regardless of what you did before, or what people are doing now, your body is different than anyone so it’s best not to compare - just follow the plan the way it's written. Atkins isn't a quick fix, loose a few pounds "diet" then go off and eat whatever again -- it's a lifelong way of eating. Since you don't have much to loose once you get through your 2 week induction you should move on to OWL (ongoing weight loss) and start adding back different types of food (in the order of the Rungs) and find which foods you will be able to eat and which ones cause weight gain or cause you not to loose anymore - this way you'll be able to keep your weight off once and for all.

Look around and find what interests you and join in. The new exercise and some non-exercise challenges are starting since it's the beginning of the month - one of a couple of them might interest you and help keep you focused. Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support.

I hope you already have the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (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.

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.

[chinadoll]

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Hi Laura, Carole has given you some great advice and links to get started. Welcome to ADBB. Glad to see you are committed to doing this by the book. We are here to help.