Newbies and Mentors Meet Here

[*Emma*]

Suga you will get all the help you need by posting on this board, create a journal and people will always fly by and keep an eye on you, this whole board is full of buddies you dont want just one, take us all! then theres always someone about!

Ask any questions, post often, make friends and you will make your goal successfully with everyone cheering you on

[happymouse]

I am a newbie I don't know what to do beside post what I'm doing don't know much about posting.My name is Kathi. I'm a 62 year old Diabetic. I started the induction diet April 25th 2008. At that ime my sugar readings were in the 200-250's Its now in the 150's-to 160's after only 7 days and I checked and am in ketosis. My weight was 239 when I started and is 228 now.also got the checkup and tests at the Doctors. he was thrilled that my sugar has gone down. I'm not
finding the diet to hard but I do miss my potatoes and I haven't given up that one cup of coffe yet. I am also new to computer so if there is something I need to be doing I will need help. Thanks Kathi

[kme2283]

Hi,

I'm Kate, 24 and I'd really like a mentor if someone is available. I'm 307 lbs, and planning to start Atkins later this week. Please contact me at kme2283@gmail.com. Thanks.

[elizabethbuttercup]

i'm elizabeth and i'm on day 7. i love 4.5 pound this week. somehow that seems low compared to the other stats. i wish it would come off faster...any thoughts on how to be patient with this?

[lilllybee]

Hi my name is Lilly and I am new to this site I love it is an inspiration to read all the succes stories I am kind of familiar with atkins but I am desperate for some help on how to become a success storie myself. Can please some one help me!!!!!!!!!!! I am 25 years old and 260 pounds withch makes me feel like an older woman sadly these are supposed to be some of my best years but my weight is keeping me from doing many of the things I want to do. I would say this is about my last chance i tried diet after diet only to be disapointed. please I need some help? you can contact me by email or IM me. I havent started yet I want to get the most information on the diet so I can be prepared and succed

dreams2525@hotmail.com

[Morrigan]

I think I'm bigtime in the minority here in saying DANDR does not work for me. I lost 60 lbs on the original diet (then got lazy and gained 50 back!) and I'm going back on Induction on 8/25. My maintenance carbs are about 20-25 and I have discovered when trying to do DANDR that net carbs don't work for me - I HAVE to count them all.

Is anyone else here in the same boat? Just curious.

[pvic repeat]

Morrigan,

I feel like you do. I don't know what is right? I have made alot of positive changes but to weight loss is going extremely slow. Maybe I will be on inductions for ever. But I have to remember everyone is different. I want to achieve my goals. I like to hear other people's story. But if can never apply to me. My body's system is unique. What work for some other person, won't work for me. The thing that is the same is we all want to loose weight and feel better. I have used some protein bars with a "net carb" label and I am not sure if it works against me. I only use these when I crave "candy" otherwise I am consuming fresh meat and veggie greens. I am with you on not trusting the net carb thing. A carb, is a carb, is a carb. If we expect to do Atkins for Life then we must ultimately explore the net carb thing and overcome it.

Vic

[Jessneedshelp]

Hello. Saw your post about helping newbies, so I am hoping you can help me!. I have been on induction for four weeks. cheating one weekend, but lost the weight gained. I am scared... but think I am ready to start OWL.I have read the book about slowly bring carbs back in.. but I am wondering how were you able to find the right carb. amount for you? I guess this is why I have been on induction for so long because I am scared of carbs now I guess.. ha. And feeling guilty for bringing carb level up.. especially since I havent lost in the past week and a half. Someone e-mail me!!! Jessicanyaz@aol.com
Thanks in advance!

Jessica

[Sookie]

Hi, I started Atkins 3 weeks ago and am now in extended induction. I've noticed that I'm getting really cranky and irritable around 7:30 Pm in the evenings and feel tired and end up just going to bed because I can't stand myself like that. I did just start exercising. Has anyone else experienced this?
Thanks,