just about to start....going to savour my last weekend of carbs...

[caledon]

Hi everyone,
I am just prepping myself to start this coming Monday. Cleaning out the pantry, getting rid of temptation foods. Stocking up on the allowed induction foods and then launching myself full fledged into this diet.

My sister has lost 50lbs on this diet and her son has lost over a 100lbs. I know it works, I just have to stick with it. They are a big source of inspiration for me.

I know i will be checking into this forum on a regular basis for encouragement, advice and sharing experiences, so I look forward to new friendships and great conversation.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and see you on the boards.
Janet

[mitzimarie]

Welcome, Janet

Great job on making your kitchen an Atkins-friendly zone... I've found that doing Atkins has a LOT to do with where your head is at... meaning, once I finally accepted that this way of eating is for life and not a race or just a means to lose weight, I was able to loosen up and just live my life without anxiety. Having a plan and getting your kitchen stocked and ready will make things so much easier.

Happy Low-Carbing!

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Janet!

It's so nice that you have the inspiration and support of your sister and nephew to help you on your way!

Good luck to you!

[imagood1]

welcome Janet -- you are lucky to have family who have done this WOE and know it works. Once you get through the first few weeks and your body is use to eating this way you will wonder why you didn't do this a long time ago! I feel so much better today than I did at the beginning of the year and am still going strong.

Good luck to you -- if you need anything all you have to do is ask. Here are some links to help get you started.

Rules of Induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782
Induction Acceptable Foods List:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

[JulieB]

Welcome to the board! Glad you've decided to join us

[caledon]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. It is saturday....one more day to go. My final supper will be pasta sunday night. Mmmmm...luuuuv that pasta! that is going to be the hardest to give up...
Counting down the hours......I will likely be here often for encouragement!

[imagood1]

once you have been on plan a few days you really won't miss pasta -- I don't miss any of the starches.

[jen1274]

Janet, I'm new here, too (just today, actually) and didn't want to start a new thread. It looks like our goals are about the same, that's kinda cool!

I'm Jennifer, 34, on day 5 (and down 4lbs, woo hoo!) of induction. This is the longest I've lasted on this program ever. I am confident I can do it this time. I've been so good!

[liv]

Hallo Janet and Jennifer.
I hope you both do great. 4lbs down already is just super duper.
Any of you interested in exercise challenges. We have some ready to go in the Exercise Challenge forum.

[jen1274]

Thanks Liv, nothing had happened at all until yesterday - day 5, maybe 1/2 a pound. The 2nd day I actually gained a pound, but I guess it just takes time to kick start it. I bought the Ketostix and I am in Ketosis according to them, so that's good. On day 3 I was in moderate, now it says large - not the darkest, but the 2nd darkest. I'm good with that.