Starting Induction Today!

[blueeyedvirgo]

Hello All!

Well, today is day one for me. I have peaked my highest weight EVER...I weigh more now than when I was nine months pregnant! I have been feeling sluggish and depressed about my weight for over a year now. I broke my leg a few years ago and had surgery to repair and since then, my weight has been climbing at a steady rate since then. I am a confessed carb ADDICT and I know the first few days (weeks) will be rough for me.

My biggest concern is that I will be able to afford this diet. Is it just me or is meat expensive?

Thankfully, the company Christmas brunch was somewhat induction friendly.

[liv]

Hi welcome to ADBB. So what made you pick Atkins? I think it is a good choice.
I agree that meats can be expensive. But I think the nutritional value is good compared to some of the empty calories I see many people place in their grocery carts.
You may try buying in bulk that will keep down cost. Look and take advantage of all kinds of sales. A local store here put meat on sale in the mornings if it is about to expire and I usually get some 50% meats to put in the freezer if I can get there in time. So shop wisely and it will work!!

[jellybelly84]

I know how you feel!!! Good luck!!!! Yeah, meat is a little high, as are vegetables.

[Amber_Girl79]

Hi there and welcome, I was a carb freak too, try out the awesome recipes for induction. I am LIVING off of the mock danish, and the atkins rolls. You don't feel like your dieting at all after a couple weeks! Have fun with it, and envision yourself skinny all-the-time. You will do it.

[rweeks]

I have cut my food bill in half since starting Atkins. It is way cheaper to make your meals from scratch than eating out. I had no idea how much I ate out until I stopped. My friends are always amazed when we are out and I break out the steak and asparagus or salmon salad! Cheese is the only thing that I find expensive so I only do about 8 ounces a week. Keep us posted, Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

[blueeyedvirgo]

I did Atkins years ago and had success. I lost about 60 pounds then went on vacation and blew it. I broke my leg, had surgery, spents weeks on the couch, got depressed and I'm sure most of you know the rest of the story.

I'm determined this time. I am having some serious headaches today but I know it will pass.

[Lisa]

Welcome to ADBB!

Yep, those withdrawls will pass. Hang in there!

[hiphappyguy]

Good Luck to you!

Are you feeling better today? Have you weighed in?

Cheers

[tfek70]

There are some inexpensive meats you can get. I bought a 10 lb pork shoulder for $12. I smoked it, pulled it, and used a "carolina style" bbq sauce on it. I have been eating it for days. Carolina style BBQ sauce is more hot sauce, vinegar, and butter. You can add some balsamic vinegar for a little sweetness, but it has 2 grams of carbs per tablespoon. It's really good. Chicken wings are also inexpensive. After a few days you should find your appetite really decreases anyway. Also, turkey goes on sale today. Welcome to the group and stay strong!

[clogger]

Welcome back blueeyedvirgo! If you ate out a lot before, like bigROB said, you will be spending less when you buy and prepare things at home. I usually buy family-sized packs of meat because it can be 50 cents to a dollar less per pound. Then I parse it and freeze what I'm not going to use right away. Tuna is pretty cheap.

Good luck to you!