New to the site

[n2muzik]

Hi all I am new to the site and just started back today. I am so excited and I need all the support I can get so thats why I am here. If you guys can give me any advice I will use it. Thanks for all your help and support. I look forward to hearing from you all. Thanks! Misty

P.S. Can you have sugar free gum and diet coke. It never made me crave carbs in the past..





start 195 01/05/10
Goal 1 180
Goal 2 170
Goal 3 160
Final goal 145

[Georgiana]

Re: New to the site

Welcome, Misty!

Are you reading Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002)?

Can you have sugar free gum and diet coke.

Yes, but sweeteners are limited to 3 packets/servings per day. Each serving of sweetened food counts as one serving of sweetener.

My advice is to have no diet sodas and no gum. They are junk and you don't need them in your diet.

[Georgiana]

Re: New to the site

I've moved your post into a separate thread. You'll get more replies here.

[imagood1]

Re: New to the site

Welcome to the Atkins Board Misty.

Glad you found the board and are ready to start the plan.

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 locally of the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) check online at www.half.com or www.amazon.com – I got a “used” copy recently for less than $5.00 including shipping.

Plan your meals for a few days so you have everything in your home and you won’t be tempted to eat something not allowed. Eat only foods listed on the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?) make sure you eat a variety of foods and vegetables and count all “net carbs”. Check Linda's recipe site it will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html.

Drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin daily. Look at the challenges to see if there is anything that interests you - 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/. There’s something for everyone here!

If you need anything we’re here to help you!!

Good luck to you!

[sham]

Re: New to the site

Hi Misty and welcome on board.My advice to you would be don't cheat but if you do slip up get back on track because the longer you avoid it the weight will pile back on.Stay positive and treat yourself e.g if you meet a mini goal treat yourself(new shoes) etc it just makes the journey more pleasant and will keep you motivated.All the best.