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[Nitzi]

I got on the scale yesterday for the first time in about 3 months. I weigh 208 pounds... I nearly had a stroke!!!!!! Last time I postponed going on a diet, I was 190lbs. WHAT HAPPENED TO ME?????? I realised that when I keep going like this, I'll end up where I'm heading...
So I got up this morning, dropped off kids at school and went STRAIGHT to the gym. Walked on treadmill for 20mins, nearly died. Bike for 10 mins, nearly dead, 5mins on rowmachine....died. It's going well with the diet so far, started with boiled eggs after gym, tuna salad for lunch, piece of cheese just now, (15h45 here in sunny South Africa) I'll have a stirfry tonight.

I can do this... For my 2 beautiful girls, 4 & 5. The older one has a tendency to pick up weight if I don't control her eating. She's always hungry, and eats alot, luckily she likes the right things. She's not currently overweight, and I don't want her to have the same struggle as me. When I don't watch what we eat, and buy the wrong sort of food, I can see her gaining almost immediately.

I've been extremely out of control with food over the past 2 years. I had my thyroid removed after being extremely hyperthyroid, and ballooned from 140 to 208...I never changed the way I ate before, when I could eat anything I wanted and not gain weight. My 4-year old is such a cute little bunny, she's extremely small for her age. She's still in 1-2 years' clothes, but tall.

I'm extremely impressed with the ADBB, and love looking at the before & afters for inspiration. I think I'll do 14 day induction, and extend it for as long as I can. Please tell me if this is the best, or to rather go to weight loss after 14 days??

If it's OK, I'll spend alot of time here, I think it'll keep me motivated. I read some threads about challenges, can anyone tell me where I go to sign up?

Let the games begin....

[Sera]

Hi Nitzi...welcome and congratulations on your decision to do something for your health
I think you will see a lot posts telling you to spend your 14 days on induction and then move on as it seems a lot of people lose more weight then.
I did it this way but I'm only on day 2 of OWL and have TOM visiting, so can't tell you if it's true or not

I wish you good luck anyway, no matter which way you decide to go.

[loo-see]

Hi Nitzi,
I see you're ready for this battle! Good luck!

[Nitzi]

Thanks Sera & Loo-see, hope to become BIG loser.

[sillygirl]

Hi there Nitzi! Of course you can do this! I'm happy you've found this board. There's so much information on it to get you started. We also have lots of great supportive people on board!

Extended induction is fine, however, lots of people tend to get "stuck" there. Eventually, it's much better to bump up the food rungs as that will give your weight loss a further kick start!

Do come around often, we love to watch people shrink!

[Nitzi]

Thank you Silligirl, you look amazing, can't believe that's your age!! You don't look a day over 35. Awesome.

[sillygirl]

Aw, that's kind of you Nitzi!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Nitzi! Great to have you join us. Seems like you're really in the right mindset. Exercise and way of eating all in one go! Good for you!

You can take your pick of challenges. Just look through the Forum list and you'll find plenty! One of my favs is the Pledging flights challenge, where you count your stairs each day and climb virtual mountains and buildings... but there are lots of others too!

Happy Atkineering!

[Tru2mee]

Welcome Nitzi!! Sounds like you have the right attitude and know what you need to do and are going for the gold. Congrats to you!!! Making the decision to do it at all costs is a major step in achieving your goal and you mastered that with simplicity!!! Looking forward to seeing you shrink! Be sure you check in often, the people here are amazing and a highly instrumental part in helping with the success of others...

Make sure you check out all the forums and challenges to help you keep going strong!

[Scooterjam]

'Cry Havoc, And Let Lose The Dogs Of War' quote William Shakespeare

Bring it on girl! Welcome to the Battlefront! Welcome to ADBB!

Sounds like you have a wonderful plan!!

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:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782 (What are the Rules of Induction?)

Acceptable foods:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781 (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!