Starting Today

[luvtranscendsall]

I am starting Atkin's today. This is the first time in years that I am going to do this. I was going to start on Nov 1st but went to the doctor and weighed in 407lbs. The last time I weigh myself I was 393 and I was like 375 2 months ago. I have had enough. My blood pressure is through the roof which usually it's not and my GERD is acting up. I cant function like I use to. Well today is it. I have done it before and had success and I will do it again. I will do it now before I spend another day looknig and feeling as I do. I need friends and support. I am here bearing it all to you so that I can meet people that understand.

[RosieC]

Hello and welcome! Be sure to read the book, we use the 2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution which you will see called DANDR on the site.

Be prepared for your life to change little by little

[atkinsgal08]

Welcome!

[luvtranscendsall]

I am going to read the book again but I have read it before in its entirety when I lost 40lbs in 3 months I went off of it and now 8 years later, I am out of control.

[atkinsgal08]

Make sure it's the 2002 edition.

8 years ago you probably read the 1999 version. Things have changed!

[liv]

The book we follow here at ADBB is Dr.Atkins New Diet Revolution that was published in 2002. There were some changes in the editions. All advice here is based on that book.
Good luck to you.
Check out the Century club and their roll call. Maybe a place you'd like to hang out.
Welcome. Nice to have you here.

[luvtranscendsall]

Thanks I am going to pick it up. I will check that group out to. Thank you so much

[barrnone]

No day like today! Just focus on the plan...water/movement/healthy food, you will feel betting in no time! Good Luck.

[bellajgw]

Welcome LUV!!!!

You've come to the right place! The people here really are wonderful. There are so many different ways to get support. Definitely check out the Century Club, they are very sweet people. Also, there are various challenges you can join like water challenges, walking challenges, etc. Also, you can blog here and the people who also blog and comment are VERY encouraging and sweet. It is a helpful way to see how you progress, how you feel, and to get things off your chest and get advice.

My best piece of advice is to expect the bad days. You will have them. You will fall off the wagon at least once on your journey. Simply plan on it happening and when it does force yourself to stop at THAT MEAL. Don't allow yourself to do the ever popular "well, I'll start over tomorrow" or "I'll start back on Induction on Monday and pig out this weekend". If you have that donut this morning you should be having salad and eggs for lunch. The longer you wait to jump on that wagon again the further you have to run to catch up with it

But you will have enormous support here, Luv, from people who have gone through what you are going through and know how best to support you

HUGS!

[Anna-in-NC]

Congrats to you for starting!!!
I predict that you will drop mega pounds fast over induction. Post as often as you can as we are ALL here for you!!!!