Newbie here...

[redratech]

I am not sure how this will work out or if I am going to do the diet. I went from 212 to 172 with Jenny Craig and am up to 182 as I have lost all zeal for diet and exercise with stress adding to it all. I appreciate any help you can give me. I am a 52 yo mom of 4 and grandmother of 1 beautiful girl

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Newbie here...

Welcome to ADBB!

>>I am not sure how this will work out or if I am going to do the diet.>>

Atkins isn't a traditional "diet" ... there's no end ... there's maintenance. Of course, that's true with other diets that people go off.

Are you reading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002)? Why do you think you might or might not do Atkins?

[redratech]

Re: Newbie here...

I plan to start tomorrow. I have my list of things to eat and not eat etc to get started. I am going to go and get the book tomorrow morning. I think it is just the thought of starting another program and denying myself again of things I like even if it is for my own well being. I have been stressed lately and need to just bite the bullet and don't feel like biting the bullet.

[alani]

Re: Newbie here...

I plan to start tomorrow. I have my list of things to eat and not eat etc to get started. I am going to go and get the book tomorrow morning. I think it is just the thought of starting another program and denying myself again of things I like even if it is for my own well being. I have been stressed lately and need to just bite the bullet and don't feel like biting the bullet.

I know what are you saying. It will be nice to see you here, this site is so suportive. It's my second day today. Haha
And I like it. I'm sure you can do this to. You just need to be focused on it, you know. We can do this together! This site will help you, just talk with people!
If you want you can check my blog also, Fairy's Diet Blog, I put there all sorts all rubish, but it helps to see and to remember myself once again why am I doin it.

So good luck to you, and stay in touch!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Newbie here...

>>I plan to start tomorrow.>>

Good. What's your eating plan for tomorrow?

[mmcecil]

Re: Newbie here...

Hey ....good luck - I have been stress a lot myself and I have decided to get healthy and be happy - diet and excercise ...hope this works ..a
I want to be healthy and feel good about myself again..I am 158 pounds, 5'4" and I am also on meds for high blood pressure .. I am starting induction tomorrow.. Will update as I progress ..thank you and good luck to you ...

[redratech]

Plan for tomorrow...

I am going to have eggs and cheese for breakfast then go to the book store and get the book to read and plan from there.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Newbie here...

>>don't feel like biting the bullet.>>

Maybe this isn't the best time to start.

If you're not ready to change, you might not stick with it ... and that could be more self-defeating.

If you need a printable list of Induction foods, you can get one here:

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

And for your wallet:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/members/elizellen-albums-general-graphics-picture4058-walletinduction.jpg

[imagood1]

Re: Newbie here...

Try to get vegetables in each meal to keep your blood sugars level -- it will help you loose better and keep you satisfied longer.

As far as feeling deprived, I can honestly say I've found a substitute for just about everything I ate before Atkins and don't miss much of anything....the induction period lasts 2 weeks and I honestly ate more during induction than I did before I was on Atkins....no reason to feel deprived - get it out of your head and you'll do much better.

Drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water daily -- more is better but not less. Exercise is considered mandatory so go for a walk or something you enjoy doing. To keep from getting bored eating the same thing over and over check Linda's site -- I love the recipes I've found there. http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html.

The 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) is the book you should be looking for when you go tomorrow -- it's what we follow here.

Good luck to you.