STARTING TODAY and some QUESTIONS! Thanks!

[SarieMarry]

Hello! I am very very new to ATKINS. :sarcasm
I am 27 and the mother of 3 thriving wonderful kids. I stay at home and enjoy being here with the kids. I have been married to my (NEIGHBOR BOY) and childhood crush for 9 years.

I have a history of weight loss and gain, and have starved myself....puked.....taken diet pills and just about everything else you can name!

I have done Body for life (and lost a good amount of weight) which is very carb focused (1 portion every 3 hours combined with a protien)...so I am not used to eating small amounts. This should be very new and hopefully very rewarding. I know I am addicted to pasta, breads and potatoes! I am very excited to be off sugar too!

I am buying the book today, but have read a lot of information on this site and the atkins website enough to feel ready to begin today! I want to start now, and I DONT WANT TO WAIT! I will read the book in its entirety.

Thank in advance for any support or advice given!

Questions....
Is starting a multi vita all I need for the 14 day induction?
I also have a bottle of Chromium...?
What is the best pressed OIL to consume? PREFERENCES?
Can I get away with just the book and nothing else?
My cousin told me to buy PEE STRIPS! ????? what?
how much weight did you lose on the 14 day induction?
Thanks again....
Sarah

[lostandfound]

Hi Sarah :wave Welcome to ha and Congratulations on finding the best support ever.

Go here and read all about the first 14 days, before you do anything else. It's a wonderful thread and you will be delighted at the wealth of information that is there.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ic.php?t=66120

Supplements are important. A good multivitamin without iron is essential.
More information can found at http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...forum.php?f=63

As for oil. I use extra virgin Olive oil. Any brand will work fine.

The book is non-negotiable. Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 edition is the one you need. Everything you need to know is in this book. But I think the support of this board is essential as well. If not for the wonderful support I have recieved here, I may not have succeeded this far. You are so fortunate to have found this site.

The 'Pee' strips are called Keto-stix or ketosis test strips. Ask your pharmacist for them. They are reasonably priced and are indicator strips to test your urine for keytones. A shade of pale pink or purple is positive for keytones, assuring that you are doing this right. Dr Atkins suggests using them in the beginning but cautions us not to fret over them. Ketosis is the desired state for this WOE and you will know you are in ketosis by a slight metallic taste in your mouth. This is the fat burning stage we all desire.

We all lose at different rates. It depends on a lot of things, as to how much you will lose on Induction. I think I lost 14 lb's. Some lose more and some lose less. You may want to add your weight stats to your profile signature. This will help with your questions in the future.

Lastly, you can do this. I wish you all the best!!

Hugs,Tammy