Another Newbe! I'm non!!

[non1953]

Hi! I am so happy to finally get to post here! I have been on Atkins or a low carb program off and on for most of my adult life- I do very well and then let emotional eating take control- I am in my mid-50's and started on Atkins in 2004 on eDiets- I was quite successful and happy, but never got to my "goal"- that is my BIG desire this time- and I plan for it to be the LAST time-

I went from a high of 223 (that I knew of...) down to 167, and could wear size 8 jeans very comfortably- stayed in the mid 170's for the past 3 years- but I quit smoking on March 10th of this yearand the weight just went nuts! I found myself at 203.5 last Sunday and CRIED. I am in control and on my 4th day of Induction-doing well- I have read Dr. Atkins book (s) so many times, there are parts I know by heart! I do have a blog on Multiply that my pals from eDiets stay in touch on, and that really helps!

Happy to be here and I hope I can contribute! I absolutely LOVE the before and after pics- I hope to post mine one day soon!

All the best, non

[imagood1]

hi and welcome back non -- check the STAC group for extra support. Hopefully you'll be able to make life long changes in your eating. I stopped smoking 3 years ago on July 4th -- after putting on a few pounds to begin with they're gone and I don't miss the cigarettes either (that's after 35 years and 3 packs a day).

Drink 64 ounces of pure water daily (nothing added) -- and start exercising today!Check out these links for help. Good luck this time.
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

[liv]

Hi non
Glad you posted. Nice to meet an Atkins enthusiast. You'll get back to your pants again. Congratulations on the smoking quitting. That is a BIG accomplishment.

[chinadoll]

Hi non, think of the gain from the cigarettes as a temporary blip. You can and will get back to your thin self. And this time you will be healthier without the smokes.

[non1953]

Thank you so much for the welcome- I work second shift so I will be on late most of the time-or late mornings-

4 days down and doing fine! I had to go grocery shopping tonight after work- a good time to go as you can take the time to LOOK and read labels- what an education!

non

[sham]

Hi Non welcome.I must say with all the knowledge you have of the atkins diet book you surely will do well and you seem determined to get to your goal this time which will inspire you to keep going.All the best Non.

[non1953]

That made me snicker! LOL!! Thanks!!

I am living proof that KNOWING the program and APPLYING it are 2 entirely different things! As we all know, when you fall off the wagon, the fall can be quick but painful or last for years and be VERY painful.

I am SO glad to be here- I think at this point I can do this to goal and stay there. If I can quit the cigs after 30 years, I can stop the sugar carbs! It is an addiction to me just like a drug. And there ARE other things to eat...this forum is living proof that it works.

I am walking a mile every day- and need to get my Richard Simmons tapes playing in the morning again! I love him....he makes me want to dance and sing and we need that!
non