Hello everyone

[Raina]

Hi everyone! My name is Raina and I will begin my atkins program tomorrow. This is the only weight loss program I have not tried in my fight to win the battle of the fat! The weight has gradualy creeped on over the years whereas now I am forced to face the reality that I have not been at a healthy and flattering weight for over 18 years! How did that happen? I mean I know how it happened... but why have I let it happen? Anyway... here I go again... and I hope and pray to actually succeed this time. I currently weigh over 220 lbs. and I would love to see 172 again. That number has not registered on the scale for almost two decades. Where does the time go? To think I have been wanting to lose weight for almost 20 years. Well... here I go one more time.

[fontrella]

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Welcome aboard, I know if you stick with it you will succeed in this WOE. If you do not already have the DANDR book please get it and read it. It has so much information for you.
Remember we are here for support as well.

[Georgiana]

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Welcome, Raina!

Instead of thinking about Atkins as yet another diet, think of it as your new way of eating. It's not only a "weight loss program"... it has a Maintenance phase, too. It's meant to be a way of eating for life.

Are you reading the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution?

What was your menu for today?

[Raina]

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Yes, that's the book! As far as my menu, i officially start tomorrow. It's looks like eggs for breakie and chicken and veggies for lunch and dinner. I probably will get a little more creative as i get used to the program. Keeping it pretty basic in the beginning though. Entered this icon ... just cause i thought it was funny!

[Raina]

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what is the book you were referring to?

[Raina]

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Never mind... figure it out. Just not used to the lingo yet. lol

[mission to lose]

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Never mind... figure it out. Just not used to the lingo yet. lol

Hi Raina-
Regarding "lingo" you may see "DANDR" from time to time. That refers to the book "Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution".

Here are some great recipes to look through-

Recipes

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

The Lighter Side of Low-Carb


Atkins Food and Recipes - Atkins Diet

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html

[atkinsgal08]

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Welcome to ADBB!

As for some recipe sites:

Atkins Food and Recipes - Atkins Diet

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

[Raina]

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Wow...thanks for the great sites. I know what I'll be doing tonight! I am looking forward to talking and sharing experiences with people who are in the same boat as me!