Just Started My New Way Of Life

[DebOnAtkins]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Debby and I started Atkins (again) 3 days ago and have already lost 2 lbs. I did Atkins a few months ago and stopped because I got scared of all the fat in the diet. The truth was that I felt great while I was doing the Atkins diet (no stomach problems) and I had a lot of energy. I tried doing Slimfast and the You On A Diet ...blah...blah...blah and I never felt great and was alway dealing with a bloated stomach. I decided to give Atkins another try and for the last two days I have felt darn good. I am determined to stick with it this time and loose the baby weight I gained 12 years ago. It is time to say bye-bye to it.

[dreamof145]

Hi Debby. So happy to have you join us. The ADBB is a great support system filled with motivational people who understand how it feels to want to get healthy and fit. There are lots of forums that cover life/health issues, recipes and substitute foods, challenges, journals, and great inspirational stories/photos about others who are making it happen.

Jump in and get active here with everyone and make friends. The friendship here is the best support you'll find.

Best wishes!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome to ADBB Debby! So happy you decided to re-commit to Atkins. You're giving yourself a real gift by doing so. Your 12 year old baby fat (that makes me chuckle) will be gone in no time if you follow the plan the proper way.

Get to know the board, post lots and make friends. I'm sure you'll find this place a great motivator. We all understand the emotions, problems, goals and longings of weight loss and the journey to better health, so we all try to help one another as best we can.

Keep us posted as to your progress and... happy losing!

[Scooterjam]

Excellent choice Debbie! You've come to the right place. This board is an exceptional tool in losing weight. Be sure to check out all the before and after pics as well!! Lots of great info here too!

Here are some threads and links you might find helpful....

Rules of induction:
What are the Rules of Induction?
Acceptable foods:
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!!) or some members use this one
http://www.thedailyplate.com

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!

[DebOnAtkins]

Sally, Dream and Scooter,

You guys look so great! I love the before and after photos..what transformations. It really motivates me seeing these. Thank you for the welcome you are all very sweet and considerate.

Debby

[sillygirl]

Deb on Atkins! Welcome to the board! Great that it's only taken you 12 years to get rid of that baby weight! It took me 19!!!!! Stick with the Atkins eating, come around the board often and that weight will come off!

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