Hello All!

[dspete67]

Well after hitting 310lbs seems I'd better do something not good at age 39. I'm not going after an unreal number I feel comfy hitting 250lbs as a realistic # then I would like to work to 225. Today is day 1 for me but I'm in a different situation, I work very odd hours 4pm to 4am so my eating pattern seems alot different. I'm not hungry when I wake up but from 10pm to 4am is when I lose it, right up to the vending machine to buy crap to keep me entertained and to give me a little energy but the bad news it's put the lbs on cuz it's not the right food. I've heard all the negatives about Atkins and people telling me how bad it is but after a visit to a doctor he told me to go for it and he will monitor blood pressure ect...I have one really bad downfall and I'm pretty sure it's not allowed on phase 1 and that is the super energy drink I consume they are the diet one's and it says only 1 carb but it's packed with caffiene or are you allowed so much?
How did I get this 310 lb body? I had pinched sciatic nerve last summer and it put me out of commision for a very long time. I could not do all the things that I like, ride bikes,golf,hike, play outdoors with my kids or really anything except spend alot of time on the couch and we all know what happens when you sit on a couch with a remote, Yep eat . This is my time to turn everything around and after reading some of the success stories on the site I've decided that I will post mine in the near future.
For right now about the only excercise I can do is walk because of the pain I still have from the pinched sciatic nerve but I will do my best to do more when the lbs come off that is another goal....
D. Petersen Salt Lake City

[Kate113]

Welcome to ADBB! Caffeine is a no-no. It's been known to stall people. Sorry.

Honestly, I don't think there is anything negative about Atkins. Think about it...natural food, vitamins and minerals, no refined sugars and starches, no junk food. Healthy amounts of water and exercise, too!

Pick up the book (2002 edition) and it explains everything. You'll see the sense in it...and it really does work if you do it how Dr. A tells us to.

Good luck on your journey and let us know how you're doing.

[Ayria]

Most people find renewed energy once they start Atkins and eat naturalwhole foods anyway, so try losing the energy drinks for a month and see how you feel. I also work funky hours, from 3am-Noon, and my boyfriend drinks energy drinks sometimes too, but he never needed them before he started drinking them, and I bet you can make it without them too. Cafeinne is very addictive and part of doing Atkins is losing those addictions and bad habits =).

[omnimomma]

Welcome. Here's you'll find lots of encouragement, if you post. Can you get to a computer at work? If so, maybe you could try to post something whenever a craving hits. At least it would make you stop and think about what you are getting ready to do.

I know you can be successful with this. Stick with it, and it will be a way of life.

[tkdhabidah]

Welcome! I too, have quite a bit to lose, so we can watch each other shrink! I am so glad you came here, it will be the best thing you ever did! I am one week in, and was a caffine addict! I can promise you that the first 3-5 days will be the hardest, but let me tell you something. I woke up this morning feeling so energetic that I felt like someone else was in my body! Can't wait to see you shrink!

Good luck!

Oh, if you haven't already, there is tons of great info. on the induction forum! And you may want to keep a journal to track your struggles and success! Happy Eating!
Kristi

[dreamof145]

Welcome - so happy to join us. Atkins is not negative. Being overweight and miserable and unable to live a healthy life is what is negative. Atkins has helped me to shed pounds, learn to make healthier choices in my eating, make exercise a regular part of my life and gave me the opportunity to go out in the world and rejoin the active people. To me that is the most positive force on earth.

You can do this. Start by reading the book, doing the program like the Dr. Atkins designed it. Exercise, drink water, take supplements and keep focused. You have a great support system here to encourage you. I look forward to hearing about your success!!

[narose]

Glad to have you D. Peterson. I am a newbie to the board and on my 7 days on Atkins Induction. I must say this board is wonderful and very inspirational...so just dive right in.

[dspete67]

Thanks Everyone..
I will ditch the energy drink and replace it with bottled water period... Day 2 and wow what a headache kicking in this late afternoon, I knew this was coming but did not imagine how hard, But what's funny is I feel more upbeat about this becuz of the board...

Now just a posting question? If I want to do daily or every other day updates which board is best?
Thanks all..

39 Male
CW 310
GW 225
Salt Lake City,Utah

[tkdhabidah]

Start your own thread in the journal chat forum. It will be a good place to track your success and struggles. And others read it, too, so that helps with accountability!

[Lisa M]

HI There! Welcome to the board!

Glad you jumped in with both feet and got moving on your journey with Atkins. I'm a walker too, and it's the best exercise ever when starting out...next to doing the back float in the pool. Okay, so that may not be considered exercise, but it's a start. lol.

Best wishes on your journey!