Newbie Saying Hello!

[Thinlizzy]

Hi Everyone,

I have just started the Atkins diet today and so far so good.

I have the book Atkins For Life The Next Level and have been reading it over the last few days and feel this diet could work for me as so much of it makes sense.

Looking forward to getting to know you over the next weeks and months as I have over 100lbs to lose. At the present moment it seems such a hill to climb and I am sick of battling with my weight.

Please wish me luck as I so want this to work for me.

Thanks,

Lizzy

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome, Lizzy!

Just so you know, Atkins for Life is a book geared towards those doing maintenance or for those who don't have much (if any) weight to lose.

The book used here, and you really do need it, is Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002).

Until then:

https://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

https://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

[Summer22]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

WELCOME!!! Good luck

im on day number 7 and i have lost about 7 lbs so far and about 80lbs more to go.

the first few days sucked for me cuz i still craved carbs and sugar but now i have to set an alarm for me to eat or else i wont cuz im not hungry and chasing after a 2yr old and a 24 yr old. lol.

good luck..again

[Kntrylady]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome to ADBB Lizzy.

You've come to a great place with lots of support. Know that you're questions will always get answered with honesty (but not necessarily what you WANT to hear ) Best wishes on your journey, I look forward to reading about your success !

[imagood1]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

To get started, make sure you read the correct 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 not long ago.

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!

[Thinlizzy]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome, Lizzy!

Just so you know, Atkins for Life is a book geared towards those doing maintenance or for those who don't have much (if any) weight to lose.

The book used here, and you really do need it, is Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002).

Until then:

www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

Thank you atkinsgal for putting me on the right track, goes to show how much I know about Atkins

[Thinlizzy]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

WELCOME!!! Good luck

im on day number 7 and i have lost about 7 lbs so far and about 80lbs more to go.

the first few days sucked for me cuz i still craved carbs and sugar but now i have to set an alarm for me to eat or else i wont cuz im not hungry and chasing after a 2yr old and a 24 yr old. lol.

good luck..again

A pound a day is just awesome and very motivating to keep going, well done, you must be very pleased with results like that.

Have you noticed any inch loss as yet?

I felt my tummy growling last night and I drank some water and it helped, I feel very tired today, not sure if everyone feels like this on the second day?

[Thinlizzy]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome to ADBB Lizzy.

You've come to a great place with lots of support. Know that you're questions will always get answered with honesty (but not necessarily what you WANT to hear ) Best wishes on your journey, I look forward to reading about your success !

Thank you for your welcome Kntrylady everyone here seems so very friendly.

[blueberrylady]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome to the board, Lizzy!

You've come to the right place for the help you need! Be sure to check out the Century Club for people who have a lot of weight to lose because they are in the same place you are and will be happy to share their ideas and experience with you.

Best wishes on your journey!

[Thinlizzy]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

To get started, make sure you read the correct 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 not long ago.

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!

Thank you Carole for all the information and links, I can see I have a lot of reading to do.

Is the reason you take a non-iron multivitamin is because you are eating enough meat already?

[Thinlizzy]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Welcome to the board, Lizzy!

You've come to the right place for the help you need! Be sure to check out the Century Club for people who have a lot of weight to lose because they are in the same place you are and will be happy to share their ideas and experience with you.

Best wishes on your journey!

Thank you for the invitation blueberrylady to the Century Club, very much appreciated.

[imagood1]

Re: Newbie Saying Hello!

Is the reason you take a non-iron multivitamin is because you are eating enough meat already?

Dr Atkins advises in the book to take a non-iron vitamin daily because you should be getting enough iron from the foods you eat....check the veggies for iron content.

If you have problems finding a vitamin without iron check the "senior" vitamins (Certrum Silver or your local brand name version of this type of vitamin)