Just getting started...

[JenAgain]

Hi there~

My name is Jen, and this is my first real attempt at Atkins in a number of years. I know that it worked for me in the past, and then I got off the wagon, in a big way. My husband and I started full force about 3 weeks ago, and since then I'm down 8.5 lbs and he's down 14 lbs, so we're certainly encouraged by the results and plan to stay with this and work through the program to help us get and stay healthy.

I guess a little more about me... Just turned 32, married a bit over a year ago, work from home, ridiculously sedentary but working on it. I found this site about a week ago when looking at before and after pics for inspiration, and there's so much great information and things going on here that I thought it would really benefit me to participate, so here we go...

I'll post pics and stats and all that stuff as more progress is made and I get more comfortable with the boards. One thing I was trying to figure out, though... When you measure inches lost, what all do you measure to calculate that? I'm guessing there's a sort of standardized way to do that, but for the life of me I haven't been able to track it down...

Thanks in advance for your help, your stories and success have already helped me to stay on track!

Best,
Jen

[Lyssie]

WElcome to the board and congratulations on your loss so far!

A lot of us use the site mybodycomp.com (aka fittogether.net) in order to track our inches lost. It gives you where to measure and will compare different dates for you!

[JenAgain]

Thanks, Lyssie~

I also wanna see if my ticker in my sig works now.

[sillygirl]

Hi Jen! You ticker works! Welcome to the board. Here another site that's interesting about body fat.

If you're sedentary at your desk, have you thought of buying a stability ball to use as a desk chair? I've done that in the past and it's quite a challenge!

[sallyseachange]

Warm welcome aboard Jen! Glad you decided to join us here at ADBB!

[NoThanksI'mSweetEnough]

Hi Jen and Welcome!

Great progress to date. Keep it up - you and hubby sure seem to be off to a fantastic start. Keep us posted on all your progress!

[*Wendy*]

Welcome aboard Jen - you are doing fantastic! You are so lucky to have an Atkins-buddy right in your own home!

[Scooterjam]

Welcome to ADBB! Hey, excellent job so far!! You're doing it right by the sound of it! Great job and it is wonderful to have you here with us!

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!

[JenAgain]

Thank you guys so much for all the helpful info and the warm greetings, I know I'm feeling really good about having made this change and really sticking with it this time. I'm encouraged because I read somewhere that it takes 21 days to change a habit, and here we are about 25 days out and feeling heaps better and not missing the old ways, so fingers are crossed! (And brain is engaged and clothes are fitting better and walks are being taken...) I will definitely be posting around and getting to know the boards better, thanks so much for making me feel welcome! And I'm down another pound and a half, so I get to update my ticker already! Yay! (I'm not usually so exclamation point-y, I'm just giddy when it comes to my shrinkage...)

Thanks again,
Jen

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