http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/ Are you new and want to share with our members who you are? Come tell us about you. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:03:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/ http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83088-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:20 GMT Hiya, I have alway been a fan of the Atkins and had great success with this a few years ago. After having my baby daughter nearly 12 months ago, I have had real trouble trying to los the last 8 pounds. I have been on the atkins diet for the last 5 days, the ketose sticks are purple and yet to... Hiya,

I have alway been a fan of the Atkins and had great success with this a few years ago. After having my baby daughter nearly 12 months ago, I have had real trouble trying to los the last 8 pounds. I have been on the atkins diet for the last 5 days, the ketose sticks are purple and yet to my horror I have gained two pounds?
My diet has been eggs, scambled for breakfast, a couple of onz of cheese throught out the day, lunch to be chicken breast, dinner to be fish or prawn cocktail, I have had cream in my coffee, although measured the amount and had been using 2 sweetener( sweetex) in each coffee( prob 5 coffees per day?:rottentom:redsnoopy ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF senior estimator http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83088-help.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83086-newby-italy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:03 GMT Hello there, nice to meet you. My name is Tere and I am from Italy, specifically from sunny Naples. I weight 77.7 kg now and I aim to get down to 60 in 2010. This is my first time on the atkins diet, but without knowing I had already been following a sort of low carb diet prescripted from my... Hello there, nice to meet you.
My name is Tere and I am from Italy, specifically from sunny Naples.
I weight 77.7 kg now and I aim to get down to 60 in 2010.
This is my first time on the atkins diet, but without knowing I had already been following a sort of low carb diet prescripted from my doctor last year. At that time I felt great, but I decided not to go back to the same doctor and diet and choose atkins because I had been given some appetite suppressants, that I hope I won t need this time. My mother has type II diabetes, and I am determined not to go down the same road, I live with her and being both on a diet I find it is not that difficoult to stick to the program while I am at home. It s a different story when going to aunt's house though.
Oh, and I feel hungry all the time.
I am on day 4 of induction now, and I have been reading the forum for quite a while before deciding to jump in.

So, I am determined to see this through and I thank you in advance for your support ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF happynatsu http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83086-newby-italy.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83068-new-here.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:50:44 GMT I started my low carb journey on 11/9. I have lost 9lbs so far and cant wait to hit one-derland. I did low carb about 7.5yrs ago. I got pregnant and nursed and then that trend continued till now....lol. So after all my wonderful babies I have lots of weight to get off. Glad to be here for... I started my low carb journey on 11/9.
I have lost 9lbs so far and cant wait to hit one-derland.
I did low carb about 7.5yrs ago. I got pregnant and nursed
and then that trend continued till now....lol. So after all my
wonderful babies I have lots of weight to get off. Glad to be
here for support and info.
Barbara ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF thepaisleybutterfly http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83068-new-here.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83063-another-newbie.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:43:15 GMT Hello everyone!

I restarted Atkins Induction on 9-22-09. Years ago I did this and lost quite a bit. I have regained about 50+ pounds and desperately want to get it off. I'm 61 and am recovering from surgery, so my exercise has been limited to walking in short periods of 10 minutes at a time several times a day.

I lost 10 pounds on induction. Then nothing for a couple of weeks. Got impatient and tried replacing two meals a day with shakes. Well, it did work temporarily and I lost another 4 pounds quickly, but then everything stopped again. (of course it did -- I wasn't following the plan!)

I wanted to join this board because it adheres more to Dr. Atkins book and I am ready to quit my impatience and really, really stick to the plan as it was written. The Atkins Website board is almost unrecognizable as far as what I think is written in the 2002 Atkins book. There are rules talked about that I can't find anywhere in the book. I want to go back and do the plan as I did when I was in my 30s and lost so much weight.

Sorry this was so long. I really just meant to introduce myself, but got carried away with blabbing.

I want to start fresh today. Even though I have kept my carbs at induction levels since the beginning, I am thinking it is better to start a new two-week Induction period. And then hopefully I can move on to OWL. When I lost the weight before I never moved out of Induction because I was afraid I would quit losing. I really want to do this right this time.

Thanks for "listening". ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF meeme http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83063-another-newbie.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83029-getting-up-courage-join-bb.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:57:50 GMT I have looked at many of the photos and stories and have really been motivated by them. I have been on Adkins and was happy to find a BB with so many people joining the journey together. The support really helps to get input and feedback from people that are starting and have been living the Adkins... I have looked at many of the photos and stories and have really been motivated by them. I have been on Adkins and was happy to find a BB with so many people joining the journey together. The support really helps to get input and feedback from people that are starting and have been living the Adkins lifestyle.
]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF MM1967 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83029-getting-up-courage-join-bb.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83026-my-self.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:18:09 GMT am night nurse i want to loose 10kg but i eat in the night will appreciate help form everyone i relly want to do this.I am currently 93kg and size18 am night nurse i want to loose 10kg but i eat in the night will appreciate help form everyone i relly want to do this.I am currently 93kg and size18 ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF shaquina http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83026-my-self.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83025-new-here.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:04:29 GMT Hello everyone!

I am Stephanie, and I am new here as a registered member, although Atkins is something I am familiar with as I did it before several years ago. Of course, if I'd done it CORRECTLY, I wouldn't be here doing it again, right? :duh: This time, I bought the book and actually read it...what a world of difference it makes! I also look forward to sharing in all the knowledge here.

I just moved to OWL rung 1 this week after losing 18 pounds in an extended Induction phase, and I am excited to start adding more vegetable variety to my diet - this week is brussels sprouts!

So far, my only real difficulty has been related to my water consumption - and that seems like a common theme, from the reading I've done so far here on the board. I aim for at least eighty ounces per day, and sometimes get more, but... I'm an air traffic controller, and unfortunately, I can't just get up for a "potty break" whenever I need to during my shift - sometimes I am stuck working on a position for two hours or more. We get a break when it's our turn, and that's about it! My tendency is to load up on the water before and after work, and drink comparatively little during my eight-hour shift at work. My consumption is much more consistent during my days off! I can't see an easy way around this. I DO bring meals and snacks to work and make sure to get my veggies in every day, so I am getting some water during my shift that way...

Also, my schedule is not consistent from day to day (backwards rotating shifts), but I have made a LOT of effort towards meal planning and packing leftovers, so that's not as difficult as it seems...I always bring plenty of legal food with me, and fortunately we have several refrigerators and a cafeteria!

Anyhow, I look forward to participating with all of you on the board! Thanks for reading :NewDay

Stephanie ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF stephinextremis http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83025-new-here.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83012-hi-again.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:08:50 GMT I come and go...cuz sometimes life gets the best of me, and after all I am only human!! so hello again to everyone its been about a year since I've been back...and I am almost the same size as I was right after I gave birth!!!

So let's do this AGAIN....the RIGHT way and not give into temptations....


:) :oha::oha: ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF Every1LuvzAngie http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83012-hi-again.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83010-newbie.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:50:41 GMT Hi all. New to forum. Very familiar and have followed Atkins for off and on several years now. Have had great success....untill last 6 months. Just can't seem to get engaged. I thought if I reengaged with some comrades it might help.

So I do need to start induction all over.

I'm short guy at 5'6" and an uncomfortable 175, 3lbs shy from the heaviest I've been...ugh.

I was about 155 2 years ago. We were living in Colorado then, and could Mtn bike every day. Loved it. Since moving here to Illiniois 14 months ago, I've maintained around 162 - 166. But a couple of business trips, and trying to find the right intensity in my workouts ( I follow a very intense bodyweight routine 2 - 3 times a week) as mess me all up. I've at 175, feel bloated and helpless.

I still exercise regularly. at 46, I know there has to be the right balance between Exercise, Rest, and Diet. I seem to always lose 5 - 10 lbs easy, then, lose focus....or something, and can't get below 160.....that is my sticking point.

So..............enough talk. Time for some action, focus, perseverence. ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF dobbsm http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83010-newbie.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83009-hello-everybody.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:39:44 GMT Well I decided to join the site... I am on INDUCTION Day 7,,, 10 lbs down.. I weighed myself on my Wii Fit WOW! It wasn't easy but it sure works. Hope to get to know some of you on here, if I ever hit a snag maybe you can help LOL.


Thanks for reading,

Andrew ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF Irish_Fan http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83009-hello-everybody.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83002-hi-newbie-here.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:55:23 GMT Hello everyone. My name is Gina I am 42 yrs. old and back in school due to being displaced from my home in New Orleans, LA by Hurricane Katrina. I am in my second yr. of nursing (RN) after 2 yrs of prereqs. and it is so stressful. I am back on Atkins after falling off the wagon about a month and... Hello everyone. My name is Gina I am 42 yrs. old and back in school due to being displaced from my home in New Orleans, LA by Hurricane Katrina. I am in my second yr. of nursing (RN) after 2 yrs of prereqs. and it is so stressful.
I am back on Atkins after falling off the wagon about a month and a 1/2 ago :bang:. My starting weight was 196 in June. I lost a 23 lbs. in induction and a total of 33lbs. I gained back 5 of those lbs. since going back to my old eating habits.
I have never purchased an Atkins book, only followed the diet by reading forums so I have questions. For example, I read that you are only allowed 2 cps. of green beans/day. Is this true? When starting I am aware that you are only allowed 20 net carbs, but can I not eat all of 10 of those carbs in green beans? How many carbs are needed to come from vegetables? What about black soy beans. Are they allowed in induction? Are they any good? Is it true that I may not lose as much weight in induction the second time around?
I look forward to talking with any of you and appreciate any advice.
Gina ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF SAVOVORYSAMPLER http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83002-hi-newbie-here.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83000-new-person.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:20:23 GMT i am on atkins now for about a month..really surprises me..only diet i have actually lost on...i need some ideas for healthy eating..going to new orleans on a trip...ughhh i dont wanna blow it...thanks for the input now on to the treadmill...yuck... i am on atkins now for about a month..really surprises me..only diet i have actually lost on...i need some ideas for healthy eating..going to new orleans on a trip...ughhh i dont wanna blow it...thanks for the input now on to the treadmill...yuck... ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF stephnich http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/83000-new-person.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/82998-1st-timer.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:33 GMT I am new on here so please be gentle. I have done the Atkins diet a few times & always lose 14lbs very easily within a few weeks but always go back to my old ways & gain it all back again within 6 weeks but am gonna try this time to lose the full 3 stone I need to lose. Anyone else been there with a similar problem? Hello to everyone x ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF frenchgirl http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/82998-1st-timer.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/82993-induction-day-2-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:45:21 GMT So I have just begun my atkins journey...it has its good and bad parts so far...first i will start with the good...i get to eat chicken wings!!! i love chicken wings always have always will but never ate them because they are "fattening" also i get to eat regular meat and not feel bad...my poor family always has to eat turkey meat vs real ground meat..and last night for the first time i made regular burgers instead of turkey burgers...ok now on with the bad...im craving chocolate like its nobody's buisness (its also that time of the month sorry tmi) any suggestions???I went to the store and bought the atkins bars..they say that they are only 3g of net carbs..but im hearing bad things about them...thoughts anyone?? also how long did it take people to lose the weight?? of course i know its too soon but the scale hasnt budged even an ounce so far..thanks everyone!! ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF neuchic02 http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/82993-induction-day-2-a.html http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/82988-try-try-again.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:44:05 GMT Hi,

Trying Atkins again. I have tried it in the past and I feel good when I'm on it and I do loose weight. My problem is I may drop 25lbs and feel the need to celebrate. Then I find it hard to get back on board. I have tried Weight Watchers but I am always hungry, same thing with counting calories. I started this at 277 and would love to get to 200. I can never seem to stay the course. Maybe this time I will do it. ]]> THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF 2bsticks http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/82988-try-try-again.html