first timer

[wanna~b~thin]

Hello. This will be the first time i have tried this diet but i can say that my father and uncle have both done this diet and now both are healthier than ever. Before i moved two years ago I was at 100 puonds so it is kind of uncomfortable to have gained this much weight but I have alot of faith that I can do this. any tips on exercise would be wonderful
i will need support
so thanks to all

tina

[D14965]

Hello tina and welcome to the board ! I am sure you will do great .Be sure to check the board daily for support and to ask any questions you may have!

Goodluck

[sallyseachange]

Heya Tina... welcome aboard! Glad you found us here.

My tips for you as a first timer would be: 1) Get and read the book (Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution. 2002 edition) if you haven't already done so. 2) Do as clean a two week induction as you possibly can.
This last is important as by the weight you lose during the first two weeks, you will be able to guage your critical carb level for losing, further on in the programme. It'll also give you an idea of your degree of metabolic resistence to weight loss. A clean induction also hits the carb cravings a mighty blow!

Happy Atkineering!

Edited to add: Oooops, sorry! I just noticed you asked for "exercise" tips, not just general tips. In that case, as I'm no exercise expert (I just huff and puff a lot when I do it, without knowing the science behind what I do ) I'd limit myself to advising you to join a challenge or two. They're good fun and surprisingly motivating.

[fowlergirl]

Hi Tina,

Welcome to the board.

[sillygirl]

Hi Tina! Welcome. You've set a reasonable goal for yourself to lose weight. Now, you just need to get one with eating Atkins style.

I agree with Sally, buy the book if you haven't already. To really do this right, it's important to have a full understanding of how this works. Come around the board often with any questions you may have. Best of success to you.

[wanna~b~thin]

I really appreciate the support guys!!!! I will visit often
Still wondering about exercise though...anyideas?

[sillygirl]

Go over to the Exercise Forum and the Exercise Challenges Forum. There's lots of choices!

[Purple Rain]

Welcome to the !!!

For exercise I recommend, as some others did, joining an exercise challenge or two. They motivate me to keep exercising.

[wanna~b~thin]

thanks guys!!!!you know this diet is really easy suprisingly

[deek deek]

welcome to the site..and yes it does get easier as u go on..after 2 months its a breeze lol...for excerse I do sum cardio, walking or jogging and i just started doing sum weights to try to firm the falling skin lol

good luck with ur journey, just remeber were all in this together!!!

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