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  • lizzystar
    ADBB Amateur
    • Apr 07, 2010
    • 10

    #1

    New to Atkins

    My name is Elizabeth. I have always had some weight issues. My currrent weight is the heaviest I have ever been. I am determined to do something about it. I bought the Atkins Diet book and am on day 3 of induction. I am pleasantly surprised that I am not hungry. Today was a true test. My six year old step son was over and brought those powdered sugar donouts along with him. When I saw them, I did crave carbs, but did not give into temtation. This is huge progress for me. I was a carb junkie. I hope that this program will work for me. I am currently a size 16-18 and my goal is a size 8.
    I want to make sure I am doing this correctly. Day one I had scrambled eggs, I used a little olive oil in the pan. For lunch I had a salad with 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, a pouch of tuna and 2 tblespoons of ranch dressing. For supper I had a steak and steamed veggies. I drank water all day about 90 ounces.
    Day two I had an omlet 2 eggs bell pepper onion with cheese used olive oil. Lunch Was a salad with turkey bell pepper cucumber. Supper was chicken baked in the oven and steamed veggies. 90 ounces of water and a cup of hot geen tea without any sugar or cream
    Day three I had 4 strips of bacon, and 1 egg scrambled. Salad the same as day before for lunch. Had a snack of turkey and 1 cheese slice. Supper had a burger without any bread and sauteed cabbage. Drank the 90 ounces of water.
    Lizzy
  • atkinsgal08
    ADBB Admiral
    • Aug 23, 2007
    • 5787

    #2
    Re: New to Atkins

    Welcome to ADBB!

    >>I bought the Atkins Diet book>>

    What's the name? What's followed here is Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002).

    What are "steamed vegetables" exactly?
    J.

    "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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    • lizzystar
      ADBB Amateur
      • Apr 07, 2010
      • 10

      #3
      Re: New to Atkins

      The New Atkins for a New You is the name of the book. The steamed veggies were broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini.
      Lizzy

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      • atkinsgal08
        ADBB Admiral
        • Aug 23, 2007
        • 5787

        #4
        Re: New to Atkins

        Thanks. Just so you know, the book followed here is the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. Some of the things are different in the New Atkins for a New You ... such as counting carbs, rather than cups. Some vegetables on the Induction food list in your book do not appear as "vegetables" in DANDR (they're special category foods, e.g., avocado, olives).

        There's nothing wrong with your book, just know that some of the advice you see here that's different is based on a different book.
        J.

        "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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        • lizzystar
          ADBB Amateur
          • Apr 07, 2010
          • 10

          #5
          Re: New to Atkins

          Ok, thank you so much for your help. Maybe this is why I had a little confusion. Hopefully my food choices have been correct. The success stories have been very encouraging to me. I am also doing a 30 minute aroebic workout daily. Is there are forum where exercise is discussed?
          Lizzy

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          • liv
            Moderator
            • Nov 21, 2007
            • 11013

            #6
            Re: New to Atkins

            It is looking pretty good. If you are losing fine that is great. I was not sure if you were getting in enough fat some of the days so make sure you add some oil, butter, mayo or dressing in places they fit.
            Good job on that water.
            Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

            May Challenges 2010
            Push-ups: 450/800
            Abs: 850/1900
            Squats: 650/1200
            Lunges: 500/1000
            Strength: 490/1200
            Running: 50/100 km


            2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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            • liv
              Moderator
              • Nov 21, 2007
              • 11013

              #7
              Re: New to Atkins

              We have an exercise forum yes. And some challenges going you probably could still join.
              Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

              May Challenges 2010
              Push-ups: 450/800
              Abs: 850/1900
              Squats: 650/1200
              Lunges: 500/1000
              Strength: 490/1200
              Running: 50/100 km


              2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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              • lizzystar
                ADBB Amateur
                • Apr 07, 2010
                • 10

                #8
                Re: New to Atkins

                Thanks for all of the help.
                Lizzy

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                • lizzystar
                  ADBB Amateur
                  • Apr 07, 2010
                  • 10

                  #9
                  Re: New to Atkins

                  I just bought a copy of DANDR. I am going to follow that book. I think that the program will work better for me. Also I prefer this forum.
                  Lizzy

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                  • blueberrylady
                    Spotlight Hostess
                    • Apr 17, 2007
                    • 2900

                    #10
                    Re: New to Atkins

                    Welcome to the ABDD, lizzy!

                    Now that you have the right book, you will do fine.
                    Aka Nyna
                    HW199/CW168.5/GW155

                    "Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron

                    Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!

                    X16 X14 X3

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