Hello from beautiful sunny Florida!

[Meemomx2]

My name is Renee. I am so thankful to have found this forum! It is so informative and encouraging!

[chinadoll]

Hi Renee and welcome! We aim to please.

[Meemomx2]

Thank you!

[imagood1]

hi and welcome Renee -- this is a wonderful place to be - if you have any questions just ask someone - everyone is very helpful and friendly here.

We follow the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution edition on this forum - please buy a copy and read it so you have all the information you need to make the plan work for you. There are plenty of stickies in the Induction area that will help also.

Make sure you are eating only food on the acceptable food list, no more than 20 net carbs daily - make sure most of those carbs are from veggies. Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily (that's pure water - only ice added) and start exercising today - go for a walk, swim, dance, whatever you like but get moving. Here are a few links to help you -- the recipe links are fabulous!!

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

[sallyseachange]

Nice to have you join our Atkins family here Renee! Welcome!

[blueberrylady]

welcome to the board, Meemom!

I'm glad you found us and decided to join.

[ttdriver]

Hi Renee! Warm greetings from another Floridian! (Tampa here!)

Betty

[greedyvw]

Welcome to !

[Meemomx2]

Thanks for the warm welcome and helpful tips! This forum is GREAT!