Hello I'm new

[greenleptir]

I have started the Atkins diet on 11-3-09.
I weighed 268 and I am 5'8
Goal Weight is 160
I live in St. Louis MO
I have been overweight my whole life. It's getting to the point where I cant go up a flight of stairs without being out of breath or my knees and ankles hurting so I decided to do something. First time doing Atkins. It was very very tough the 1st three days. I'm doing better now. I still want chocolate but I don't let myself slip. I am doing this! Just wanted to say hello to everyone and wish everyone the best of luck in achieving what they set out for...

Anita

[greenleptir]

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Cont... very sorry, I started on 11-30-09 and I have lost 6lbs

[atkinsgal08]

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Welcome ... and congratulations on those 6 pounds.

[charlotte birmingham]

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good luck if you need to talk im here hope you do well

[imagood1]

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Welcome to the Atkins Board.

Glad you found the board and are excited about starting the plan. I live in St Charles county -- so welcome!!

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. If you can’t find a copy of the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) locally check online at www.half.com or www.amazon.com. Eat only foods listed 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 more 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/

To make sure you don’t become bored by eating the same thing over and over look at these wonderful recipe sites – we have such great choices for menu ideas, eat a variety of things:

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)
Good luck to you!

[Georgiana]

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Welcome, Anita!