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[LighterStep]

Hello! this is my first time on this forum...I did Atkins succesfully back in 2004 and lost 75 lbs. over the last 5 yrs being an over the road truck driver and swaying from the healthy eating style I had in the past, I managed to gain it all back plus a few...Looking forward to getting back to a healthy weight

[imagood1]

hi and welcome!! Glad you took the first step and came to ADBB!! Here are some links to help get you started. Eat only foods on the acceptable food list - drink plenty of water and find some form of exercise you can do when you are on the truck. My ex was an over the road driver so I know you can pack all the healthy foods you need and take with you! When you stop for fuel or after your "legal" hours behind the wheel get out and walk - get some dumbbells and lift some weight. Some of the truck stops are starting to put fitness rooms in for the drivers now - that's a great thing!

Good luck to you

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

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t find a way and start today!

Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people. Just remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

This is from the "Read before you start" thread in the 14 day Induction area:
Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Additionally (after your 64 ounces daily), you can have the following:
Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three Tablespoons a day; note carb content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs (may cause a stall in weight loss)
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three Tablespoons

*Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.
Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases.

[JulieB]

Welcome to the boards! This is a great place to come to for advice, motivation and support

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board and back to Atkins!

You already know what a great diet it is but if you have any questions, all you have to do is ask!

Good luck to you!

[LighterStep]

Thanks! wow theres alot of info here!