Caroline from Utah...Day one...

[chilton1]

Hi everyone! I'm Caroline, I am 20 years old, 5'6" and I weigh almost 200 pounds. This is the heaviest I have ever been in my entire life, and it is very depressing. I am so happy to have this forum to come to. This is my 3rd time on Atkins. The first time (about 5 years ago) , I lost about 30 pounds-I was so happy about that! The second time was last year and I didn't stay on it long enough to even lose 10 lbs. So here I go again...I am hoping to get down to 150. I got married about a year ago and both my husband and I have gained about 20 pounds since our wedding. My husband is not going on Atkins...yet. He wants to see if it works for me, so I am hoping I can prove it! This is my Day 1....wish me luck!

[imagood1]

hi and welcome back to Atkins Caroline! Stick to the plan as it's written 100% and you will be the poster girl for your husband to follow!! You have lost weight before with Atkins so you know it works - we follow the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution edition here - if you don't have a copy get one as soon as possible.

Here are some recipe links and a couple reminder links so you are following the plan correctly - also information about water intake and exercise -- there are plenty of challenges starting today - check them out and join us. Good luck! If you need anything all you have to do is ask!

. 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

[chinadoll]

Newlywed weight happens. Its kind of like the freshman fifteen in college. Welcome to ADBB. Since you have done this before you may want to check out the Second Time Around Club thread. This week will be the toughest but then you will feel better and soon your DH will see how good you look and feel and hopefully follow suit. That makes shopping a whole lot easier.

[SkinnyGirlInTransit]

Welcome Caroline! You know the Atkins WOE (way of eating) works, so the rest is up to you! Like Imagood said, as long as you follow the plan, you can't fail. If you're ever feeling low (and up!), just come to the boards for support.

Happy induction!

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Caroline!

You will soon be feeling so good that your dh will 'want' to join you in taking charge of your life and your eating. Good luck to both of you!