New guy, first time Atkins user from Sydney

[bandit42]

Hi Guys and Girls,

Hi to you all and thanks for this board, already learning.
I made a decision to loose weight about 3 months ago after reaching 121Kg (5'10", 50yo) and finding jeans were getting harder to wear due to my ever expanding gut, looked like I was pregnant.
I never ate that much but loved to drink, mainly bourbon/vodka. Made the stuff at home so there was no limit cost wise.

Began my journey by doing some exercise (30 min walk 5 days a week) and eating "healthy", you know low fat stuff and crackers, people at the office congratulated me on my wise choice but still drank like a fish.
1 month later the result was nothing, so increased the exercise to include 30 min of stair climbing type exercise 3 times a week, 1 month later, nothing.
Damm, cut way down on the booze and lost 5Kg in the last few weeks.
During one of my harder workouts I questioned why I had to work so hard to burn off the calories I had just eaten, would make more sense to not eat them in the first place...had to be a better way.

Remembered the hype about Atkins from years ago, got myself the book, started reading and I am now in the 2nd day of the induction.
Stopped alcohol, made vegetable soup and a nice salad, had steak, bacon and eggs with cheese, plenty of water and now looking forward to the future.

Between the book and this forum I'm off to a good start.

Regards,
Rob
Bandit42

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Rob! And congrats on taking charge of your eating and your life!

It sounds like you have everything planned out and are off to a good start. Your menu looks good too so just keep doing what you're doing and you will soon be very proud of your achievements! Keep us posted on your progress.

[Mommy2LittleMissBellaBre]

Good luck!!

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB. I’m Carole, one of the Spotlight (Welcoming) Hostesses. It sounds like you have a handle on everything but as a reminder --remember to eat a variety of foods, get your fats, carbs and protein in daily, drink plenty of pure water (nothing added), take your supplements and exerciseStay away from the shakes and bars (they aren’t legal on induction) and other processed foods -- real food is what you should be eating - not chemically enhanced foods.

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of this page for a refresher on what the book says. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/

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

Crystal Lite, sugar free teas, sodas & smoothies – don’t count – PURE water is the only thing that counts toward your daily water intake. If you need a “flavor” in your water float a lemon or lime slice on top of your water

Check the recipe sites - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(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)(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

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[kaylasgram]

Rob ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The ADBB Forum!!!

We have have alot going on around here 24/7 it may be sharing our stories or giving & reciving information & we have a lot of fun in the process!!!

Below I have listed a Link for you with a lot of good information that I have found very helpful & I put it together all in one place to you get started along your way on your Atkins journey!!!

("Some Helpful Hints For Those New To Atkins" {revised})http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77935-some-helpful-hints-those-new-atkins-revised.html

Please feel free to join~in with us any time & post away with questions, comments, your stories or anything at all & most important keep us posted of your progress!!!

~Cindi~

[bandit42]

Thanks everyone, looking forward to the future and all the advise I can get!
Regards,
Rob

[liz45]

Hi Bandit! It does sound as if you're off to a good start! New here, too!

[focus83]

welcome to the boards and good luck once you get your head around it, its really easy to follow. post often and im sure you do great!