New to the Board and the low carb life style

[sandra42077]

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself. My husband and I are on a quest to get fit and be in the best shape we can be. We have been married just two years and what a busy 2 years it as been. Before the wedding we both got down to a comfortable size and looked fabulous at our wedding. Our wedding night was very memorable due to the fact that 9 months later we had a baby girl. So, the hard work we put in to sliming down was lost. But, the baby weight came on hard, on each of us. I just dont know how a 7 pound baby girl can add about 60 pounds between the both of us.

So anyways, My name is Sandra I am 32 y/o weigh in at 154 and I am 5'2" and I want to get to the best shape I have every been in. I want to feel comfortable in a bikini. My husband has tried the low carb thing before and had great results.

So, after discussing our options we have decided to try this thing for real and by the book this time.
(no sneakin M & M's, on my part)

Today is day one on the induction for my husband and I.

Thanks for lettin me rant.

Sandra

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Sandra!

It's always nice when the spouse does the diet with you for support, and not having to cook different meals for each of you!

Do you have the 2002 edition of the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution? It's the best motivator there is because it fully explains how and why the diet works. It's the one we use here on the board and is a must read!

Good luck to both of you!

[imagood1]

hi and welcome to you both! What a great thing you are both helping each other and going through this together - you are so lucky!

Make sure you're only eating food on the acceptable food list - your drinking at least 64 ounces of pure water daily (that's each...not together...LOL!), taking supplements and exercising daily. Find something you enjoy and do it - it can be walking with the baby, dancing, exercise DVD's, swimming -- you name it - just do it!

Here is some information to help get you started:

If you can't find a copy of the 2002 DANDR book locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively – mine was under $5.00 with shipping.

Exercise is not an option – it is mandatory ….. don’t say you can’t - start today! Most of us aren’t active before Atkins – but once you get going you’ll find it’s so easy to carve out some time each day to walk, run, swim find something you like and just do it!

Atkins bars and shakes are NOT acceptable during induction – they are made with non-induction ingredients and cause stalling in many people – you can use them further up the Rungs but not to begin with. Also remember - if it’s not on the acceptable food list – it doesn’t go in your mouth!

Here is a thread that will give you loads of information to be able to follow the plan correctly. (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-approach.html (BEFORE you begin the Atkins Nutritional Approach...)

Here is a little more information you'll need:
Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(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)(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

www.fitday.com get a free membership and track your daily food intake. Track NET CARBS daily … and also use the journal, for your daily moods, etc….it’s a great tool to help you.

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

Crystal Lite, sugar free drinks of any kind are not acceptable – PURE water is the only thing that count toward your daily water intake.

After your 64 ounces 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 (causes weight stall in many people)
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

[sandra42077]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the tips and links!
We do have the 2002 Atkins edition.
I am reading that now, so I feel comfortable starting the induction.

Thanks,

Sandra