Oldbie Saying Hello!

[Amylynn920]

Hi everyone,

My name is Amy and I'm new to the boards and this is my second time inducting through Atkins.

I lost 40 lbs a few years ago and went off plan, and decided it was time to really look at myself and where I'm going in life and to finally get back on track.

I found the forums through another member who is also a member of another board I belong to, and I'm really glad to be here with all of you.

I look forward to meeting all of you as I go on with my weight loss journey.

So.. nice to meet you all!

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Amy!

Be sure to check out the Second Time Around Club for those of us who have done Atkins before. The daily roll call helps get our day off to a good start.

I'm glad you found us!

[SkinnyGirlInTransit]

LOL @ Oldbie. Way better than a neveragainbie! Welcome back Amy!

This is definitely the place to be to keep you on track and motivated. I love this forum because it's specifically dedicated to the Atkins WOE. Have fun exploring 'The Celebration Forum' - great place when you're on the edge!

The Celebration Forum ! - Atkins Diet

Good luck!

[chinadoll]

Welcome to ADBB. This is an active supportive board so be sure to visit often and post any questions that come up.

[imagood1]

hi and welcome Amylynn,

We have all been in the place you are today and are here to help with whatever you need. One of the best things you can do is purchase the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book (DANDR) – if you can’t find one locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively.

Good luck on your journey. Here are links that will help get you started. Make sure you are eating induction recipes only until you are ready to move onto OWL.
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!

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


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

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