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[iwannabthin]

Hello everyone,

My name is Robin and I decided that 2007 was going to be my year. On Jan 2, I started working out with a trainer. I signed up for 60 home sessions. I decided to do that instead of the gym because I would, at some point, stop going. My trainer isn't going to stop coming. At the first session he gave me a eating plan. He told me that he wanted me to eliminate certain things from my diet. That was all well and good. When I discussed my new eating plan with a co-worker, she told me that it sounded like the Atkins Diet. I had not totally followed my trainer's advice to the T, but I liked the idea so much that I wanted to find more information on the Atkins Diet. That's when I discovered this forum. OK, so here I am. I want to follow the diet plan the way you are supposed to. Where do I begin? What books do I need to buy in order to start? I think I read that some books are not the real diet. I don't want to be steered in the wrong direction. I don't know what to do.

[Taji]

Good Morning! and Welcome!!! i am very new here but i just have to tell you... go out and buy DR ATKINS "NEW" DIET REVOLUTION the 2002 Version... i read this here before i started and went into www.amazon.com and bought mines used for like $5... this book has become sort of like a Bible to me now! i read it over and over and over again, just to make sure it stays in my head... this way of eating is So Easy! i think you will just Love It...! here are a couple of things to look at to give you a start ok? RULES ON INDUCTION: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782 and INDUCTION ACCEPTABLE FOODS: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781 these are right off this website! and Great Information! Best Of Luck To You...!!!

[sallyseachange]

Hello there Iwannabethin. Welcome to the board!

Sounds like you've got a really good plan for getting healthy and slim. How very sensible to book your trainer for home sessions so you won't drop out!

Taji gave you very good advice about DANDR 2002 edition. It's very helpful if you understand just how and why this diet works. The 2002 edition was the last one that Dr A wrote in its entirety, which is why the board follows that particular one.
The two links Taji posted are a very good place to start too.

Take a look around the board and join any challenges you feel like... or maybe start a journal. There are lots of ways to keep motivated, and we're all happy to help each other.

Happy Atkineering!

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