New to Atkins, Hello to all!

[Natassia217]

Hello everyone I'm Natassia. I'm 18 and finally ready to start Atkins. I've been up and down the last year on stupid useless diets that didnt work and instead made me feel more insecure...well Ive had it now...today I weighed myself and saw a whooping 225! The most I have EVER been, even in those depressing hs yrs! But Im ready to take charge and I hope you guys can help with the motivation part along the way. I've never been on Atkins so any helpful advice is great. Thanks so much!

Natassia
18/f/5'2"
sw:225 cw:225 gw:120

[dreamof145]

Hi Natassia. You've come to the right place to receive motivation. We've all started with a history of 'diets' behind us. The best advice I can give is to buy the book, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution. Read it, and make a plan to succeed. Doing a clean 2-week induction will help you with cravings and start your body into burning fat. Create an exercise routine that works for your schedule. Drink lots of water and take supplements.

Becoming active in the ADBB was one of the best things for me. I found I wasn't alone. The support and encouragment I received from others who understood how I felt was fantastic.

Best wishes. Keep us posted on your progress!

[paulajm]

Hi Natssia, Good for you on starting, this is my first day. I think being able to talk with other people will help when we have a day where a whole box of ice cream sounds good! Good luck to us!

Originally Posted by Natassia217

Hello everyone I'm Natassia. I'm 18 and finally ready to start Atkins. I've been up and down the last year on stupid useless diets that didnt work and instead made me feel more insecure...well Ive had it now...today I weighed myself and saw a whooping 225! The most I have EVER been, even in those depressing hs yrs! But Im ready to take charge and I hope you guys can help with the motivation part along the way. I've never been on Atkins so any helpful advice is great. Thanks so much!

Natassia
18/f/5'2"
sw:225 cw:225 gw:120

[Labarum]

Welcome - you can do it!

[sallyseachange]

Hello Natassia and welcome! ADBB is a wonderful place for low carb advice (and all sorts of other advice too), support and inspiration.
Becky gave you terrific advice which I heartily second.
Hope to see posts of your losses very soon. Do ask any questions you want... we're here to help!
Happy low carbing!

[Natassia217]

Thanks everyone for all the support, I definately feel like this is going to be a good thing....and I have barely started, thats when you know you've got something great! I look forward to posting my losses as well lol...



Natassia
18/f/5'2"
sw:225 cw:225 gw:120

[sillygirl]

Hi Natassia!

Welcome to the board! Here is the actual link for the teen forum I had PM'd you about earlier. I hope to see you jump in there!

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=34

[HarlemUSA]

Welcome Natassia!

All the support, inspiration, motivation and encouragement you need.

ADBB Rocks

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