Giving it a go! Introduction-

[laughing polar bear]

Hi Everyone,

I am 23 years old and just want to wear a bikini for the first time in my life. I have been reading this bullentin board for about a month without being a member and I am so excited at everyones results. My doctor recommended Atkins for the thyroid issues I have (hypothyroid). I have lost large amounts of weight before and I just want to keep it off for good this time! I played four years of NCAA college lacrosse and would love to lose weight and be involved with athletics again whether it's weekend warrior games or races.

Thanks!

[chinadoll]

Hi Polar and welcome. If you approach this as a permanent new life, and not a temporary dietary detour you will keep it off. There will be bumps along the way and maybe it won't happen overnight, but you will get there and best of all you will feel healthy and full of energy.

If you haven't yet read the book, do get it and read it cover to cover. There is a lot of good information there and it is also a great motivator. And post here often--helps keep us all accountable and motivated.

Be sure to check out the Induction stickies for the basics as well as some terrific hints to make your journey easier. Glad you have found us.

[imagood1]

hey laughing polar bear -- glad you have been lurking around and know the drill pretty much. I'm glad you have a doctor who believes in the plan - that's a HUGE advantage many of us don't have.

Make sure you are eating only induction friendly foods, drink a minimum of 64 ounces of plain water and start exercising today - if you follow the plan as it is written you will have great success!

Here are the recipe sites to get you started - good luck and remember, if you need anything we'll here to help!!

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

[niko772]

Hey Laughing Polar Bear. I also have hypothyroidism and Atkins has been a life saver! You're going to love this new way of life.

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Polarbear!

Your love of sports will definitely be a big help in losing the weight and keeping it off. So good luck to you, you can do it!

[balletlover]

Welcome laughing polar bear (I love your name)! You're not alone & I'm totally new too, and want to be more athletic again! miss not having the fat jiggle around the belly & sweating way to easy! You can do it girl! balletlover ;0)