Just started Induction 1-20-10

[laurenevan]

Hi all! Just started today.... wish me willpower!! I need to rid myself of the 50 lbs of extra weight I've packed on during two pregnancies! It is completely weighing me down in all aspects of my life! How long could it take me to shed these pounds and continue with a more healthy life style?

[Georgiana]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Welcome, Lauren!

Are you having a plan each day?

How long could it take me to shed these pounds

This is not important... it's not about fixing the problem quickly, but about making Atkins a way of eating for life.

and continue with a more healthy life style?

You mean... Atkins? Or something else?

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

[laurenevan]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Hi Georgiana! Yes, I have read the book. I am not looking for a quick fix. It took me 4 years to pack on the pounds and know it will take time to take them off. I am looking forward to feeling better about myself both physically and mentally through the Atkins plan. Of course I long for the day that I will be in the maintenance phase of the plan, knowing that my health will be soooooo much better at that point. When you ask of my plan, are you refering to my food and exercise plan, if so, yes I do. Do you have any words of wisdom?

[jamalyn123]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Good Luck, I'm starting over again today as well. Getting married in May, but, should of startes this years ago!! Need to get healthy!!!!!

[blueberrylady]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Welcome aboard, Lauren!

Words of advice are read the book, exercise as often as you can, drink lots of water, watch your carbs, eat your veggies and be patient because it will happen if you stay with it!

I'm glad you found us!

[loosingit]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Hi I have the same problem! All I hope is that this time next year I'm wearing all the clothes in my wardrobe that are about 4 sizes too small!

[imagood1]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Welcome --

Eat a variety of foods listed on the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html. Make sure you eat a variety of foods and vegetables and count all “net carbs”. 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. 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.

Exercise, take a non-iron multivitamin and drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), daily. 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!

[sparkysarah]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Hi Lauren. We started induction on the same day and we have similar amounts of weight to lose. I need to lose 40 lbs after 2 pregnancies...we can do this!! Just think of how good we will feel when we do this!!! Looking forward to losing the weight with you!

[sham]

Re: Just started Induction 1-20-10

Welcome!