Atkins All The Way!

[db7597]

My name is Dave. I'm 43, married and I have two kids 15 and 17. I have hypertension, moderately high cholesterol and a lot of times I am just plain tired. I want to lose weight once and for all and eliminate the meds as well.

This is my second time with Atkins. My first time was about 10 years ago when I lost about 35 pounds in about two months. I left the program then because I started listening to the critics who said the program was unhealthy. I put my weight back on plus a whole lot more in the last 10 years, but now I'm back.

I have been on Atkins for about two weeks now. It feel so good to have energy again and to feel alert. I forgot about that as a benefit of the program. I don't feel stuffed or bloated any longer from the low fat diets that I "tried" to follow. I haven't weighed myself yet to see how much I lost, but my shirts are fitting much more loosely and I have to walk with my hand in my pants pocket to prevent them from falling down.

I bought a video package (two vids) last night for the Atkins program at a store called Family Dollar for only $3. It was what I needed to feel re-assured about the program. Doctor Atkins is very convincing and of course, everything does make sense. The line that sticks with me the most is when he said, "...as long as you are in ketosis, you can't lay down fat...if you are in ketosis...your body won't store fat - it burns it for fuel..."

I confirmed that I'm in ketosis using the keto-stix. I can tell when I'm in ketosis based on how I feel, sleep, etc. but I like that little bit of confirmation once in a while just to know for sure I'm eating within the plan.

What amazes me is the critics. When I go to Burger King, I remove the bun and just eat the meat and veggies. My co-worker eats the entire sandwich along with fries, but yet he tells me, "The high protien fatty diets aren't good for you." I know of other people who are the same way.

I really enjoy reading posts in this group and I hope I can come here for help when I need it and maybe provide help to others as well as time goes on.

Take Care,
Dave

[dreamof145]

Hi Dave. So happy to see you re-committing and feeling more energy. There is so much support here. Everyone is great at encouraging each other to make it happen. Get active in the forums, join the challenges, keep a journal, and make lots of friends. Thats the best way to get motivated and not feel alone. You can do it, we are all here for you. I'd tried everything for 40+ years and thanks to Dr. Atkins, I've never felt or looked better in my life. We're here for you!

[sallyseachange]

Dave... it's really good news that you've come back to Atkins. Welcome! Soon you'll be feeling fantastic and looking trimmer.

Don't worry about Atkins being unhealthy. Most people find that after a few weeks their numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar) improve dramatically. If you think about it... after induction (and most of the diet is post-induction, or should be) all you are doing is cutting out sugar, refined flours and highly processed foods while increasing your veggies. Nothing very unhealthy about that. The fat you eat is necessary... as you use it for fuel, so it doesn't have those unhealthy repercussions... (besides, there is lots of evidence that saturated fats are not the evil monsters they've been made out to be for so long... quite the contrary).

Join a challenge, start a journal, make friends... there's lots for everyone here at ADBB.

Happy losing!

[Scooterjam]

The prodigal son returns! Welcome back Dave. Wow, reading your story is pretty much a 'been there done that' for a lot of us here at ADBB. My name is Scooter, and I'd like to welcome you to the spotlight!

Hey man, here are some threads and links you might find useful:

Rules of induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782
Acceptable foods:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781
Awesome Recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one
http://www.thedailyplate.com

I'm glad you decided to join us again. Tell you what, why not hop on over to the Second Time Around Club (STACer's we lovingly refer to ourselves as) and say hello. We have a daily Roll Call, and everybody discuss goals, concerns, exercise, food, plan, etc. We'd love to have you there each day. It's for those of us (including me, who have slipped from the plan into the dark only to be redirected back into the light!)

Thanks for joining the winning team, glad your on board for the big WIN!!

Don't be a stranger, make yourself known, and keep posting that progress and success! It's addictive around here, people love hearing about your success!! It sheds light on them to know that this can be done!!

Best of luck!

[db7597]

Thanks all of you. Your pictures are very inspirational. I'll stop by the other threads as well.

I would really like to find a thread that talks about a few success stories regarding how blood pressure decreases, cholesterol goes down, etc. I just want to get off of these goofy medicines for blood pressure.
Thanks again,
Dave

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