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[lenabee]

I've been a yo-yo dieter for years, and I'm currently at a point where something has to be done. This is my second try at the Atkins diet. The last time I found it very successful; I was 14 years old and 180 pounds at 5 foot 5. Now I'm 21 and 306 pounds at 5 foot 10. Ideally I would like to be around 170.

Tomorrow is my first day, so wish me luck!

xo

[Georgiana]

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Welcome to ADBB!

[Shrew2u]

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Welcome - and I wish you good planning!

What's on the menu today?

[ADreamComeTrue]

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Welcome! I wish you the best of luck in your journey! You can do it!!

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome back to Atkins --

Regardless of what you did before, or what you read other people are doing, your body is different than anyone 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. Drink a minimum og 64 ounces of pure water daily, exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin – these are mandatory when following Atkins.

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.

Planning meals before hand is key. 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.

[charlotte birmingham]

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good luck if you need to chat im here im looking for some buddies to help me through the induction hope you do well

[lenabee]

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thank you all for all your kind words and encouragement. It means a lot to me.

p.s
so far so good! down 5 pounds!!!

[Desertthorn]

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Ah you don't need luck, you'll love the food, you'll love the way you look and you'll love the friendship you find on this board. How can you go wrong. WELCOME