hi new to this board

[stephanee]

my name is stephanee and im 28 years old and did atkins a few years ago and lost 68 pounds and got down to 115 pounds. slowly, it came back on and im sitting here today 6 pounds less than i did when i originally started this way of life. so here i am and i hope to lose the weight and keep itoff this time. today is day one for me so wish me luck.

[Evansmom49]

Welcome stephanee! Good luck on your journey and we look forward to hearing from you.

[chinadoll]

Welcome Stephanee. Many of us delude ourselves into thinking we can go back to our old ways once we reach goal but that just isn't going to happen. It starts slowly with carb creep and then a little more, and a little more, and before you know it those chips and cookies are back in on a daily basis. Hopefully this time you will approach Atkins as a permanent life choice. the successful folks who have reached goal will tell you--maintenance is every bit as hard as loss. You have to be watchful every day.

[imagood1]

welcome back to Atkins -- check out the STAC -- second time around club, they have daily roll calls to keep each other on track and accountable.

Here is some info to refresh your memory - good luck.

We follow the 2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) - reading the book will give you all the information you need plus will explain the science and reasoning behind each step of the plan. Starting this plan without reading the book would be like taking a test without ever reading the material – it doesn’t make sense to not give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding. 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.

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

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Stephanee and kudos to you for hopping back on the plan. You won't regreat it! You also won't regret posting here with us. This is a terrific place for support and inspiration.

Let us know how you get on. We're with you 100%!

[stephanee]

thanks for the warm welcome and also for all the info to refresh my memory. i am down 2 pounds so far and have hit ther im not hungry feeling already. i am so psyched about this!

[imagood1]

Originally Posted by stephanee

thanks for the warm welcome and also for all the info to refresh my memory. i am down 2 pounds so far and have hit ther im not hungry feeling already. i am so psyched about this!

wait until the end of the first week to get on the scale -- you'll just get yourself upset if you gain during the week...there are all kinds of variables in your weight each day - Dr Atkins said to wait until the end of induction to weigh.

Good luck.