Day 2. Ging great so far!

[infinitix2]

This is my first experience with Atkins. I've tried diet aids and working out in the past, only to be disappointed when my mid-section continued to expand. I'm currently at 187 and my goal is to lose 50 lbs by summer '10, though I'll happily settle for 40 by that time.

I haven't tried a recipe yet that I didn't like and have found it very easy to stick to the diet thus far. Probably because the meals are so filling that I don't even think about grabbing snacks in between.

I'm not looking for a miracle 20 lb loss in 2 weeks or anything but, after reaserch and reading other success stories of this program, I'm confident that with time and determination, it WILL help me shed the pounds.

Good luck to everyone else out there just starting out and congratulations to those of you who have already experienced success with this program!

[Skeptika23]

Re: Day 2. Ging great so far!

I hope you find it just as enjoyable as I do!

I too have the experience of finding it easy to stick to (for the most part - fighting hidden carbs is always a bugaboo) and not needing snacks as I used to. My personal demon is salty, crunchy things, not sweets - and I can get that on this diet without the carbs easily enough!

Welcome, and have fun with it!

[imagood1]

Re: Day 2. Ging great so far!

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. 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.

If you want salty crunchy things to snack on try no sugar added pickles or olives - perfectly legal and it will satisfy what you think you are craving.

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]

Re: Day 2. Ging great so far!

Hi, infinitix2! Welcome to ADBB!

PS: Cool username!