Hello everyone!

[Boo1667]

Hello everyone, this is my third offical day on Atkins, and my first time going by the book (not just cutting out all bread, pasta, fruit, and sugar and calling it good). I'm giving Atkins a go because I'm at my wits end with low calorie dieting, and I want to give myself a chance to see if I'm just having trouble processing carbs.

I gained a lot of weight when I was pregnant with my daughter, and I managed to take most of it off, and maintain a weight of 140 for a year. Then I quit smoking in November 2006, and I couldn't stop the weight gain. I climbed back up to 160 by January, and started dieting and exercising then. I went to see my doctor in March to see about an anti-depressant because I wasn't coping well with the emotional part of quitting smoking, and she told me to cut my fat grams down to 20 a day after getting my blood work back. Then she acted like I was lying about my food intake/activity level when I gained weight! So I started doing my own research on weight loss, since my doctor is pretty much useless in that area.

I started doing high protein/high fiber calorie counting (under 1500 a day), and I work out for 2 hours a day Mon.-Fri. I've only managed to lose eight pounds this way, which is really, really depressing considering how much work I've been putting into it. So I'm wondering if my body is just having trouble processing carbs, and wanted to give Atkins a genuine shot to see if I can actually get the scale moving.

I look forward to posting with you all!

[rozigrl221]

Welcome to the board This board is the best support system out there. Stick with it and the results will come. Remeber this is a lifstyle change, not just a diet.

[Bluebelt2007]

Welcome to the board. You will find this a very supportive and informative place.

Easiest tips: Read the book, exercise and drink you water (by your intro you are well on your way). You will do great.

[dyingtobethin]

Welcome! I agree with Rochelle when said that it is not a diet but a way of life (WOL). The weight will come off if you stick with it. There are tons of people on this board who will help give advice and support. It's hard to do it on your own, but if you find support, you will be able to accomplish anything and everything. Good luck on your journal and keep posting.

[sallyseachange]

Welcome aboard and welcome to Atkins! Good to have you with us.
I'll echo what the others said about this being a way of life... and the results will encourage you to think that way too, I'm sure.

Post lots, don't be shy about asking questions and make friends around the board. We're all with you 100%!

[kate58]

Hi Boo and welcome along!

Yes, it's a way of life, but it's a good one and much easier to follow than low calorie for most people at least. And when questions arise or harder time arrive there is nowhere better than here to turn to for a little support - or even a good kick in the rear! You are starting out lucky cos you found this place right at the start, it'll make all the difference if you use it to the max.

Here's to a new you in 2008!

[Boo1667]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

[sillygirl]

Originally Posted by Boo1667

Hello everyone, this is my third offical day on Atkins, and my first time going by the book (not just cutting out all bread, pasta, fruit, and sugar and calling it good). I'm giving Atkins a go because I'm at my wits end with low calorie dieting, and I want to give myself a chance to see if I'm just having trouble processing carbs.

I gained a lot of weight when I was pregnant with my daughter, and I managed to take most of it off, and maintain a weight of 140 for a year. Then I quit smoking in November 2006, and I couldn't stop the weight gain. I climbed back up to 160 by January, and started dieting and exercising then. I went to see my doctor in March to see about an anti-depressant because I wasn't coping well with the emotional part of quitting smoking, and she told me to cut my fat grams down to 20 a day after getting my blood work back. Then she acted like I was lying about my food intake/activity level when I gained weight! So I started doing my own research on weight loss, since my doctor is pretty much useless in that area.

I started doing high protein/high fiber calorie counting (under 1500 a day), and I work out for 2 hours a day Mon.-Fri. I've only managed to lose eight pounds this way, which is really, really depressing considering how much work I've been putting into it. So I'm wondering if my body is just having trouble processing carbs, and wanted to give Atkins a genuine shot to see if I can actually get the scale moving.

I look forward to posting with you all!

Boo! Welcome to the board! As you have learned, crash diets do not work at all, in the long term. Eating this way will keep you healthy and slim.

Good for you for really reading, understanding and going by the book. There is a science behind eating ths way, and it makes so much sense!

I will look forward to seeing you around the board as you progress downward!

[Boo1667]

Thank you!