Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

[LesandKim]

Hi, I'm Kimberly. My husband, Lester, and I were married in January 2010 and moved to Puerto Rico from Wisconsin in February. He is 31 and yesterday was my 38th birthday and my husband has recommended we get control of our health by using the Atkins Diet.

Now that we are married and are looking to start a family, it's only sane that we both get in better shape for a healthier lifestyle. We want children in the near future and we both want to be active parents involved in playing with our children and want to live long enough to see grandchildren, and God willing, great-grandchildren.

So today is the beginning.

~Kimberly

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Welcome to ADBB!

[liv]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Happy birthdday.
Nice gift to yourself to start to live healthier
so start chopping up those vegetables

We also have plenty of challenges starting around now
Exercise Challenges - Atkins Diet

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Welcome! It's great to see a husband and wife team, that's very sweet, but also puts you both in a position that you have someone to lean on and encourage you all the time! Awesome!

[imagood1]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Welcome!

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/. Your weight loss may be more or less than others so don't worry about how much someone else lost, follow the plan the way it's written and you'll have the best results for your body.

Drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water daily – more is better but at least 64 ounces. Take a vitamin w/o iron daily and exercise.

The 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) is our guideline here on the board - if you don't have a copy you really should get one and read it so you know the science behind the plan and how to follow it correctly. Eat foods listed on the acceptable food listhttp://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).

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[sham]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Welcome.All the best to you both!

[LesandKim]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Wow! Day 4 and I've lost 13 lbs and hubby is down 11 lbs!!!! Woo HOOOOO

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Congratulations!

[Elizellen]

Re: Husband and Wife team ~ New way of life

Great progress for the both of you!!

Have you taken measurements as well so you have another way to judge your progress at those times the scales refuse to move?