New Starting Tommorow

[ariannasmom]

Hello everyone,

Im starting the Induction stage of Atkins tommorow, Im very excited and ready to lose this weight. I have been on a VERY low calorie diet for the past month and it produced a 10LB weight loss within the first three weeks, but this last week i have been continually gaining a pound back per day and well pretty much going insane, lol with such little caloric intake.

Im 23 years old, married and have a 2 year old daughter. I gained 60lbs when i had my daughter and never got the weight off. Im currently 5'1 204 pounds hoping to lose 75Lbs. Ive calculated on fitday to come up with the right percentages of fat, protein, and carbs. Im hoping that i will be doing the diet correctly and lose this weight.

I look forward to getting to known everyone

[mitzimarie]

Hi there

Welcome to ADBB. I'm glad you found us.

Wow, good for you for using Fitday! I resisted it for a long time when I re-started last year, but finally bit the bullet and started using it. I think that it has really helped me to keep an eye on things. Do you have yours set up to count fiber for you, so you will know what your net carbs are? If you have any questions about Fitday (or anything!), just give a shout and someone will be happy to help.

Thanks for providing your stats, like age, height, weight... that will help us, help you, if you ever need anything. And, it's fun to update your current weight as it goes lower. You can add that info to your signature, if you like, so it will always be available. You do that by going to the blue bar at the top, and clicking on "Quick Links". Then, you click on "Edit Signature". That's where you can add your info. And if you'd like one of those nifty little tickers for your weight, you can get one at www.tickerfactory.com

Here are a few more links to get you started. The first one is to a site that a lot of us use for recipes, and the others are to popular places around the board. Good luck!

Linda's website for lowcarb recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

Tips for Newbies:
A "MUST READ" for Newbies... 40 excellent tips!

Atkins FAQ forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=79

Review My Menu forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=50

Exercise Challenge forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=51

Journal Chats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=31

Journal Stats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=94

[ariannasmom]

Thanks for your reply mitzimarie!
I have my fitday all set up but i didnt have the fiber count added i will defintly do that.
Your starting weight is fairly close to mine so thats exciting to see, gives me great hope for my future.
Thanks so much!

[SoDonia]

Welcome!! I'm new too! Hopefully this board will keep us motivated! =)

[Robin's Nest]

Welcome Arianna! I just completed Induction with the aid, not only of this Forum, but using Fitday. What I like about it is that it breaksdown foods to proteins, fats, carbohydrates, in addition to what Mitzi stated, so at the end of the day it totals % of each food group eatten. This keeps me in check and knowing that foods are balanced. Good luck on your journey!!!! Robin

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Ariannasmom!

[jende]

Hello and welcome.

[ariannasmom]

Thank you every one! Im extremly exciting to start the new journey to a happier and healthier life!