Let me Introduce myself.....

[conjosh2]

Hi! My Name is Connie...I'm a 35 year old mother of two boys. I just turned 35 and realized that not only am i 5 years away from 40!!!!....but I'm also 208 pounds and miserable about my weight! I have never done the Atkins diet and can use all the support I can get.

[poobears1972]

Re: Let me Introduce myself.....

Hi welcome to the board. My best advice is read, read and read, then read some more. Use the book, use the links here and use the posts here to fully understand what is and isn't allowed on induction. Get through a clean induction and you'll be all set.

This board is full of support and inspirational stories. Stick around and have some fun

[betul2006]

Re: Let me Introduce myself.....

Welcome Connie! Poobears advice is great road to follow! Educate yourself and when you need support, dont hesitate to come here. There is also a wealh of information on these boards too. Don't worry, 40 is not so bad I thought hitting 30 was more devastating..lol

[Desertthorn]

Re: Let me Introduce myself.....

welcome Connie, glad you found us and joined. Come visit often, we love new friends.

[imagood1]

Re: Let me Introduce myself.....

Hi Connie -


Eat foods listed on the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html, eating a variety of foods and vegetables and count all “net carbs” (carb minus fiber equal net carbs). Keep track of your food totals for the day using a program like www.fitday.com to help you do that.

Plan your meals for a few days so you have everything legal in your home. Linda's recipe site is very helpful with delicious recipes - 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. Many people find a journal a great place to get everything out in the open, be accountable to yourself and meeting great people – http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...journal-chats/.

If you need anything we’re here to help each other every step of the way! Good luck!