Changing My Lifestyle

[missy_33]

Hi! My name is Missy. A co-worker and I decided to change our eating habits and then after much thought,we decided to go with this. The problem is,she never sticks with anything! So I thought I was in this alone until I found this. I started yesterday and I did really well! (I think) This is going to be a little hard for me. I'm a big grab -n- go junk food/carb addict. I LOVE my Coke Zero !!! But I'm trying to get away from that. I did have one with lunch yesterday and that's a big deal for me. I usually drink(and please don't think bad of me) 6 to 7 a day! Plus I'm a coffee drinker. I guess I should have put caffeine addict also. I thought about making a pitcher of tea with Splenda because I know it's lower in caffeine. Is that allowed? I'll probably drive everyone crazy because I like to ask alot of questions and I'm not the best typist either. Another thing is about where I work. I work in the dietary department in a local hospital. I'm a Diet Clerk. Not a dietician,I'm kind of like their helper.I didn't have to go to school for this job,I just had hands on training. My crash course took almost 6 months. What I do is, when someone is admitted into the hospital,the Dr. has to order a diet and then nursing sends it to our office and I have to know exactly what that diet is and see what this patient needs and make out the menus and so on for their stay. So here's my problem....dieticians really look down on this diet! So once they know that I'm doing this,oh am I going to catch it!!!! I've been reading on this for quite some time now,and yes,it looks like it would be unhealthy if you stay an induction for the rest of your life,but if you go with good fatslike Olive Oil and stuff and add your carbs in the right forms,it looks o.k. I need a cheering section!! I'm overweight and I have an 11 year old son(MY LIFE!) and my family has a horible medical history and I just want to be around as long as I can. My Dad died at 47 13 years ago of his 3rd heart attack and he had high blood pressure and was a diabetic. My Mom had triple bypass not even a year ago,she's a diabetic and a month ago had a stroke. I have 2 older sisters and a younger brother. My oldest sister is a diabetic and about 150 pounds overwieght and my brother is a diabetic. My other sister and I have CBC's every 6 months to a year and so far we're fine. We joke about getting one of those medical bracelets that say"If you think we have it,we probably do". I know it's nothing to joke about but that's how we deal with things. My mom's stroke was from her diabetes. Her A1C was 13. It should be 6. I want to look and feel good,but I want to be healthy. So there's my very long story and I'm sorry if I bored anyone. I'm a talker! So I could use any and all advice. and any help with my upcoming questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[sillygirl]

Hey Missy! Welcome to the board. I'm a coffee addict as well, although it has never caused me trouble in losing weight.

As far as the grab and go is concerned, make sure you have enough grabbing stuff on hand to use so you won't be tempted by a drive thru! Make come chicken salad to have in the fridge, have cheese, salami, celery sticks, cream cheese etc at your fingertips!

How much weight are you hoping to lose?

[SandyL2002]

Welcome Missy... Once your coworkers see all the veggies you are eating with your protein they may have a different opinion on your food plan

[lisadallasr]

Hi Missy, welcome to. Just wanted to say hi and good luck on your journey. You have come to the best support board and we cant wait to get to know you better, so post often lol!!!

[sallyseachange]

Hiya Missy! Warm welcome to the board. Glad you joined us here at ADBB.
Don't let your colleagues shift you from your course... they may well have to re-think when they see your success and note the healthy foods you eat.

Take a trip around the board and find out all that's going on... lots of fun and motivating stuff: exercise challenges, journals, low carb recipes, chit chat.... etc. It's a great and inspiring place to be.

Happy losing!

[bigjim66]

Missy, welcome to the board! Yes indeed, you will find lots of support and help here. I once shared your caffeine addiction. It took me six months for the withdrawal symptoms to cease, once I quit drinking sugar water, coffee, etc. You can do it if you have a goal, using the tools people talk about on this board to make it happen. I suggest spending a few days reading every thread here, and reading the Atkins book, of course. There are so many people here who have already kicked carbs permanently. Just being around that influence will boost you. It does me!

[mish711]

hey! welcome!! I'm fairly new here too, but don't hesitate to ask questions!! good luck! you can do it!!

[missy_33]

Wow! Thanks to evetone who has responded so quickly! This is soooo cool!

[Scooterjam]

Welcome Missy!!

Great advice from everybody so far! Here are some links to help you get started:

Veggie Challenge:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....7105#post647105

Here are some other threads and links you may find help to get the wheel in motion. The intial step is moving the wheel, these links will keep the momentum building!

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!

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