YAY 1st Day!

[JPorter718]

Yay I made it through my first day on induction!
I'm so excited... I know, it's only my first day but I feel like I can make it through with this WOE.
I haven't felt hungry at all today which is surprising... I had breakfast around 11:30am and typically I'd be craving food aroun 1 or 2pm but before I knew it, it was 4:00pm!! I've been drinking my water, I'm always good about that...

But I've been lurking the last few days and decided to post to introduce myself... you all seem like a great supportive group and I can't wait to get to know you all.
I'm 25 years old and I live in Clermont Florida (just west of Orlando). I've been married since 11/2003 but been with my husband since 1998. No children yet, but in the near future. I'm a social worker with an Early Intervention program that deals with infants and toddlers through age 3 with developmental disabilities as well as delays. I LOVE my job and it's so rewarding; my husband is an Architect. Enough about that... I'm 6'0" tall and currently 232 lbs; and I wear a size 18. I would like to get to a size 12 and I would be happy and content with that. When I met my husband I was wearing a size 14 comfortably. I MISS THOSE DAYS! I've tried many diets, ranging from Slimfast to Weight Watchers to LA Weightloss (and pretty much all they did was take my $$) WW worked but it was slow and very time consuming to count points. I may have lost 15lbs over 8 months or so with vigorous exercise (but then we went on our honeymoon which was a 10-day Cruise... and all you do on cruises is eat, lay in the sun, sometimes walk around the islands and eat some more). It all came back. My brother is getting married the end of July and I'm standing up as a bridesmaid so I'm hoping to shed some lbs before then... we'll see.
Well, now that I wrote a novel; It's great to be here!

[Finelly]

Welcome aboard! What a fantastic first day you had! Remember, though, if you DO get hungry a couple of hours after breakfast..EAT! That's the whacky thing about this way of eating - when you are hungry, you have to eat, and you have to eat FAT!

[Terry]

Hi Jayme! Welcome to induction!

You are off to a great low carb start! Be on the look out for the induction flu. Not everyone gets it but if you do take some ibuprofen and drink lots and lots of water and it will pass.

My best advise to you, (other than coming here for support) is to take your measurements so that when the scale isnt showing any loss you can see your progress in how many inches you are losing. Many people get upset with the metal monster but your tape measure will be the proof.

[skinnyby25]

Congratulations on your 1st day! I started re-Induction starting on July 3rd. If you stick to it through the cravings, it's really worth it! I've lost 6.5 pounds in less than a week.

Your job really interests me. I wonder, do you ever get frustrated when people hit you up for free advice?? I'd like to ask you a few questions.....

/KIM

[JPorter718]

Thanks everyone for your warm welcomes
I did take my measurements today so I'll keep track of that too, oh yeah, and I went to Walgreens to get some Ketostix... I'm ready to go!!

Kim,
I absolutely love my job and definitely don't mind questions. You can email me at JPorter718@hotmail.com if you want to.

[Becky Sue]

Welcome Jayme to ADBB!!!
I am so happy that you chose to join us. We are all in the same boat. We are a real supportive, friendly bunch of losers!!! LOL

Sounds like you had a wonderful start today. You will love this WOE(way of eating) and it will get you back into those size 12's before you know it.

Be sure and check out the Losers lounge forum. So many wonderful success stories. They motivate me everytime I go and read the latest story.

If we can be of help, just ask! Someone here all the time, ready to lend a helping hand. The best to you.

Happy Low Carbing!

[iyamamaschke]

WOOOHOOO on the first day the first 3 I found the hardest I know you can do it and Welcome to the board it's an awesome place for support of any kind. I am so Proud of you for taking this step towards a healthier happier you and I know you'll do it and have a whole new Life.

YAY

[eireanngobrach]

Welcome Jayme and congratulations for making the decision to change your life! Having done Atkins before, with this being my 2nd time around, I knew what to expect in the initial induction phase and made sure to have plenty of cooked and shelled shrimp, hard boiled eggs, olives and cans of tuna on hand to help me get through/ The biggest thing I noticed was come 1 or 2pm I wasn't falling asleep at my lab bench like I used to when I was eating sandwiches (with bread and processed meat). I find it's also very easy to pass up the breakfast room at work and the 2 for 1 pastry sale at Au Bon Pain ( damn it smells so good) when my stomach is fully loaded. Same thing when I go out to eat. I load up on cheese (3oz) and olives ( mingling olives = yummmm) before I head out to avoid ordering appetizers that are undoubtedly loaded with crap.


Anyways, I am rambling now but welcome and use the board!!!