hello newbie

[mandie82]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this and to the atkins diet which I started on Monday.
Im classed as overweight, but struggle with normal diets as I have PCOS which doe snot help, so after trying a low GI for years and only loosing a few pounds, im going to see how this one goes

[foxfire1977]

Re: hello newbie

Hello, welcome! I don't know what PCOS is but I would think low carb is healthy for anyone. Good Luck and just take it one day at a time.

[juicie]

Re: hello newbie

Hello Everyone, I have been on a low carb diet since Nov. 16, 2009. I have lost 27lbs so far! I am so happy to have stumbled across this website...I have stalled out for the last three weeks any suggestions? I have also been constipated alot lately...should I incoporate fiber 1 in my diet?

[jeorwa]

Re: hello newbie

Mandie - I have PCOS too, and MAN is it a struggle to lose weight! (for me, especially on my belly... *sigh*!) Best of luck on Atkins, I"m starting this week too!

[imagood1]

Re: hello newbie

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

To get started, 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 not long ago.

For help with PCOS there is a thread you can check:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/pcos-atkins-low-carb-living/.

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!

juicie - it's best to start a new thread to ask your question - that way more people will see it -

[clb121]

Re: hello newbie

Good luck in your weight loss! I am new too and this forum seems like it will be really great in helping with advice and motivation. Keep us posted on how you are doing so we can all root you on!