I recently started the induction phase

[MedievalLady]

Hi everyone. I started the induction phase on 4/15/07. Today is day #4. I have always had trouble with being a little overweight. I started Weight Watchers when I was only in 3rd grade. There are two reasons for following Atkins right now. One reason, of course, is weight loss, but the other reason is I have hypoglycemia. The only way I seem to be able to control my low blood sugar episodes is to avoid sugar all together.

I ate the Atkins way about 3 years ago with great success, losing about 35 lbs. But, as I started eating sugar and simple carbs again, my craving starting getting out of control; and so did my hypoglycemia.

The first two days have been difficult for me, but by yesterday evening (day 3), everything became easy. Today I woke up 1-1/2 lbs lighter! I know it isn't much yet, but it made me happy and encouraged! By the way, I am historically a slow weight loser, even with the Atkins eating method.

I spent the better part of yesterday reading all of your posts and I feel like I know y'all already. It is good to meet everyone.

Tamara

4/15/07 SW 157
4/18/07 CW 155.5
GW 135

[Laurenfra]

Hi an d welcome we are so glad to have you here.

[SandyL2002]

Welcome to the board.. I too have issues with the blood sugar...even though it hasn't been medically told to me.. But when eating the Atkins way I stay even..and I like that.. And weightloss to boot is a plus

[sillygirl]

Hey Tamara! Welcome! Good thing you've spied on us, you know it's a great group of people here already!

Read around the board, familiarize yourself and jump on in anywhere you see fit!

[WheresMeFeet]

Hi there and welcome!!

Tis a fab place this....a fountain of knowledge!
Stick with us all!


Cathy
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[Scooterjam]

Welcome Tamara!

Lovely to meet you. Thank you for posting, my name is Scooter, I came here about a year ago, I needed to lose 100 pounds and so far, with the help of this wonderful board, I have lost 76 pounds so far! I'm so much more happier and motivated! We are so happy to have you with us! Please check out all the forums and read the stickys (they are little memorable quotes by members past present that may assist too) and make some more posts and keep us updated on your progress.

Lots of friends here Tamara! Lots!

You've picked an excellent time to join, we have a veggie challenge coming up that you may want to get involved in, we have lots of cool challenges all the time, here is the link:

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!

[sallyseachange]

Hi there Tamara. Welcome! Congrats on the start of your weight loss. You seem to have a great attitude which is half the battle. If you stay focused on the prize you'll see goal and certainly improve your blood sugar issues.

Feel free to ask any questions you might have. We're good at giving advice... hopefully we get it right a lot of the time!!!

Happy losing!

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