A new me!

[red_julia]

Good morning all!
I have recently started my new healthy way of life! I am on my second day of induction and I am having a hard time. I always thought that I ate healthy, but I never realized that I was eating too much of the wrong things. I do have a couple of questions: 1) When does this feeling end? I don't feel like exercising and all the water I am drinking is making me feel like the restroom is my new best friend. Sorry I am feeling a cranky. But I am thinking that I might try to sign up for a 10K in January'08. Maybe that will motivate me to exercise a little more and another goal. 2)Is that too many goals too soon? I am really trying and desire a new and better me. *sigh* It is hard to be confident in myself, when I am surrounded by unhealthy food and emotional eating on a daily basis. That is where any encouragement for anyone reading this comes in. If you have any suggestions please let me know, I am willing to try to anything that helps me on my new path.
Thanks for taking the time to read my first entry! Hope that everyone is doing fabulous!

[Theperfect10]

Hi there. First couple of days of induction can be really rough. I remember being so tired and the bathroom thing was a real pain for me too! My bathroom is upstairs and I felt like my legs wouldn't carry me up them one more time in the beginning. But now I don't notice it. It becomes the new normal, visiting the loo so much. And as for your goal for Jan - I think its a fantastic idea and one you should work towards.
Having an exercise goal is a really good idea for us all and a big help towards getting closer to our weight goal.

Good luck.

[sallyseachange]

Hello and welcome Red_Julia! Nice that you say this is your new healthy way of life. You've hit the nail on the head, absolutely. Atkins is a tremendously healthy way of eating and your energy levels and other numbers (cholesterol, BP, blood sugar) will no doubt bear this out, in time.

You need to grit your teeth and get through the first few days. Induction flu (where your body is in withdrawal from all those carbs) can be horrid. In a few days though you'll find your energy comes back tenfold.
Take things day by day and soon you'll find this way of eating becomes natural and extremely enjoyable.

I love your goal for Jan! It's great to have something to work towards.

Ask any questions you might have and keep us posted as to your progress. We're all looking forward to cheering your successes.

[Scooterjam]

Great advice from some great people. Seriously, your body will adapt. You'll get used to the water, and constant running back and forth to the restroom. It's never bad to set goals. However, make mini goals as well. There's nothing like crossing an item off your list and saying, done!

Welcome to ADBB!

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

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!! Pop on into the second time around forum and say hello.

Best of wishes! Life is good!

[*Alexa*]

Hi Red Julia,

Welcome to ADBB I agree I think 10k is a great goal for January, though if you are new to running you could consider a 5k before that point to get you into running. Lots of charitable fun runs are friendly and a great place to make a running debut.

Best of luck with it all

[runnwme]

Welcome Red Julia!
I am new too - Day 9 of induction.
Just wanted to say hi and wish you the best of luck. Check in here daily, it truly keeps me motivated and knowing that I CAN do this!

[GaynorA]

Hey there - welcome to you. How are things going today? Lotsa luv.

[PaulaMM]

Hi and welcome to ADBB!

Induction flu is stinks but is thankfully short lived. You'll feel better in no time and will be more than ready to train for your marathon.

I wish you the best of success!

[red_julia]

Thanks everyone for your support. I am still not doing that great today, but I am super busy at work, so that is helping a ton! I am staying on track and keep trying to think that this new way of life will be worth every moment of hardhship now to live a long healthy life in the future. Does anyone know of a free online journal? I am currently recording every thing I put in my mouth and any exercise that I do. I think it might be easier to keep track on line and not worry about who might be looking in my journal. thanks again for all the encouragement!

[sillygirl]

Hi julia! We're happy to have you join us on ADBB! Have you seen www.fitday.com? It's a place where you can record every single thing you eat, exercise, weight and your own private journal as well. Of course, you can always come around her to journal as well. best of luck to you.