Here are a couple threads you both might want to read:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-approach.html (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)
I used the ticker at
www.tickerfactory.com - it's pretty easy and straightforward.
This is the link for the main page of the forum - you can get anywhere from here:
Main Forum - Atkins Diet.
If you need recipes to keep from getting bored with the same old meals try these:
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Daily Menus (make sure you click the induction recipe link until you go on to OWL); here are nothing but induction recipes
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html (Never ending induction recipes).
If you think you need help with your menu's you have have others help here:
Review My Menu - Atkins Diet
Here is the best inspiraton thread of all - the pictures of others who have had success with Atkins:
Before And After Pics - Atkins Diet
Hope this helps!!