New to the Induction Phase!!

[Regester85]

Hi All

I am happily married and happily fat as many people make it seem. I have been told that the reason I have gained weight is because I am comfortable and happy. Does that make sense to you? Not to me.. because gaining the weight makes me feel fat, which then in return makes me unhappy. Silly People!

I am excited to begin this Phase of the diet. I am doing this plan with a close friend so she will be my primary support as well as my husband. My husband probably thinks I am crazy because I have tried many diets , even a juice fast!! That was so extreme that sadly it only lasted 15 hours due to horrible headaches and intense hunger!

So needless to say I am looking forward to getting to know many of you and would love to hear from those who have a similar body / weight that have lost weight. That way I have some encouragement!!

Hope everyone has a great day! Good luck!

Marie

[chinadoll]

Hi Marie, Definitely get a copy of the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution and read it! It explains so much and is also very inspiring. I think you will find that this Way Of Eating (WOE) will never leave you hungry. The trick is to do a clean induction so that you break the cravings cycle. Read through these Newbie threads and also the Induction section for more explanations. And I am sure Carole will be posting here and she has some great links for you as well. Welcome to a new life.

[niko772]

Hey Marie and welcome to the gang. Alot of us have been through the many, many diets out there and have found that this really works. You feel great, your energy skyrockets and before you know it, the pounds are dropping like crazy. Enjoy the ride!

[Regester85]

Thank you so much for replying so quickly! I think I will really enjoy the posts! I am still learning about the info that everyone attaches to their messages such as weight goals and tickers!

[niko772]

If you go to your inbox, on the left will be a menu of sorts where all the good stuff goes.

[sham]

Hi there welcome.I also weigh 180lb and im 5ft 7ins tall but i must say i don't look fat at all im now a size 12-14 and have lost 103lbs since last july how tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

[imagood1]

hi and welcome -- Jill said I'd be here with my links and here I am!! Get the book and read it -- it's the most important thing you can do for yourself...not reading the book is like taking a test without ever seeing the subject matter - you won't do your best if you don't study! If you can't find a copy locally www.half.com and www.Amazon.com have them pretty inexpensively – mine was under $5.00 with shipping.


Good luck - if you need anything we're always open and someone will answer your questions.

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

Good luck on your journey.