Another guy who thought he'd never be on the Atkins!

[AZNick]

HI there!

My name is Nicolas, and my wife and I have been on our induction period since March 19, 2007, 8 days today, although we did try to start on the 18th but realized we were not doing it right.

Before that we tried a lot of different diets (we even went veggie) and because I also do weight training and cardio, I was aware of the crazy "cutting diets" that the body builders put themselves through before their competitions, but I wanted to try something less crazy and less homemade, and a with a bit more medical reasoning behind.

When I told my wife I was going to go Atkins, she decided to jump in and we've both lost quite a few pounds and we're surprised by the progress so far.

I don't know if it is cutting the fat producing carbs and sugar, portion control, or the logic behind the Atkins diet, but so far it is working and I have been able to concentrate at work and on my commute, work out, and family function. Wifey binged a couple times on carbs (her downfall) and myself on caffeine (my downfall), but we try it hard and we may simply push the induction period by a couple weeks.

[Laurenfra]

I am so glad you found us. I hope to hear a lot more from you and your wife

[AZNick]

Thanks, great site.

[JMarsa202]

Welcome Nick and Mrs. Nick

I'm glad that you both are having success so far, and I hope it continues to goal.
I'm Juli and this is Day 6 for me now that it's past midnight. I agree with you--the medical reasoning behind this WOL totally makes sense. And I'm not interested in some crazy fad diet...I want something I can live with and commit to forever.

I look forward to hear more about your success.

[dreamof145]

Welcome to you both. How wonderful that you are doing it together. You'll have lots of fun, make friends and never want for an exercise partner. Best of luck and please get active here and keep us posted on your progress.

[cincywbbw]

Sounds like you got a great start, keep us posted!!

[Stargirl]

Hi Nicolas,

Great to have you here. It seems to me that you have the same intention as I have – finding a smart and logical way to weight control. Plus to be able to handle eating in a way that makes it easy and gets you of the good times, bad times rollercoster.

Actually I don’t feel any cravings for sweets, soda pizza or something, but on the other hand I wasn’t eating that much of it anyway…

Nevertheless I am having a tough time right now and it is great to have all the folks helping each other. This must be the American spirit everybody is talking about I guess!

Obviously you workout regularly and I would love to stay in contact as I am exercising a lot myself. What are you doing exactly?

Welcome to both of you!

Stargirl

[sallyseachange]

Nice to have you both with us Nicholas and wife! Glad you found us here.

Take a tour around the board and get active in the forums... there's lots going on and it's all fun and motivating.

Keep us posted as to your progress!

[Scooterjam]

Hey Mr & Mrs Nick!!! Great to meet you both. Congrats on the weight loss so far! Excellent. Couple of things, have you gotten your Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book yet (DANDR)? Make sure you pick up a copy, it's the blue print so to speak that Dr A layed out for us for success on this plan.

My name is Scooter, I started this plan almost a year ago, pushing 295, now I'm at 222, life is good, and getting better, I pushing towards goal as we speak.

It's so awesome that you have the support of your wife on the plan too!! That is great. I'd love to give you both a couple threads and links that may assist you with the plan and your extended induction!

Rules of induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782 (What are the Rules of Induction?)

Acceptable foods:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781 (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)

Awesome Recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!)

Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, we are very happy to have you with us!!

Best of wishes! Life is good!

[Lyssie]

Welcome to the board and to this WoL!