Started Saturday 7/21

[Ferris]

I started Induction on Saturday morning at 151.5 lbs, some of which was bloat from eating Wendy's on Friday night as a "last hurrah." It's now Monday morning, and I weigh 146 lbs and am in ketosis according to the stick.

My goal is to get under 10% bodyfat again. I'd say I'm at about 15% right now. I have shirtless "before" pics that I'll post once I get close to my goal. Right now I find them pretty embarrassing.

I'm currently running three times a week for 30 minutes at a time, and doing calisthenics (pushups, pullups, dips, squats, etc.) 2-3 times a week.

A healthy body composition is more important to me than my scale weight. According to any "ideal body weight" or BMI measurements, I'm well within a healthy range, but I'm still softer around the midsection than I'd like to be. So my goal is to keep what muscle mass I've got while burning off some fat.

I will probably have lots of questions as I go along, so please be patient!

[drosa75]

Just wanted to welcome you aboard

[Scooterjam]

Welcome to ADBB. Congrats on the exercise. Sounds like a good 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!

[Sherri]

Welcome Ferris, there's lots of support here! You've certainly come to the right place. Post often and let us know how you're doing.

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Ferris! Glad you joined us here. You've got the right attitude, and the exercise is awesome!

Happy losing... or rather tightening!

[sillygirl]

Hi Ferris! Welcome. Do ask lots of questions, that's the way to learn this Atkins process! Congrats on the 5 pounds gone already, feels good, doesn't it?

[Ferris]

Originally Posted by sillygirl

Congrats on the 5 pounds gone already, feels good, doesn't it?

Thanks very much for the kind welcome, everyone. It does feel good to get off to a quick start ... I confess, I'm trying to get some water weight blasted off ASAP as I'm getting the linework started for a very large chest tattoo on Saturday the 28th, and will be sitting around shirtless in front of people I know for about 4 hours. Can't be puffy for that.

[MrsChristyH]

Welcome aboard and good luck on your weight loss!

[cutecourters]

Hey there!
Wanted to welcome you, and say nice tats! I have 6 myself!
Courtney

[apple]

Welcome to the board! Sounds like you're in good company with a lot of runners here on the board. Best wishes!