Not just new to Atkins new to dieting!

[aquaceri]

Hi Guys

My name is Jen and Im a carb addict

I am not hugely overweight but need to loose 20lb to be the ideal weight for my height.

I have spent years being paranoid and depressed about the bit of extra weight I am carrying...but i would either eat more or starve myself to deal with it.

Four days ago i read an article about Atkins, i had heard some awful stuff about this diet over the years but the article grabbed my interest and i started to do some research.

anyway I started on induction yesterday - I think it went well, I didnt feel starving but did get stressed as i hadnt planned well enough. I still have alot of questions especially about counting carbs which i am finding very difficult! I have had two cups of caffinated coffee since i started but have had them black with a half tsp of sweetner...I know that this is like breaking a cardinal rule but I am finding my caffeine addiction the hardest to give up!

I absolutley love that i found this board as i can see the support everybody gives each other is fantastic and i would like to congratulate everybody on reaching their, goals, mini goals and everything else you have achieved. you really pushed me not to give up before id even started.

Jen

[Renie1990]

HI Aqua,

I think you are look like a replica of me. When I started Atkin (before 7 days) I had to loose 20lb. I can't give up coffee, I am carb addicted.

I usually drink 4 coffee a day but I could maintain it for 2 now. I couldn't give up coffee. I stop buy diet Coke so I didn't have access for that LOL.

The very first day of Atkin was really difficult as I lived on high carbs. I think I am really good now.

I lost nearly 5 on first half of induction. YOU CAN DO IT!!

Welcome!!