Just starting ..........Again

[Mike.]

Hi All,

My name is Mike and I am new here on the forum and starting induction today ......for the second time.

I did Atkins about six years ago. I lost about 50lbs and felt great the whole time. My biggest mistake was I stuck the whole time on Induction and never moved on to different levels. When I reached my goal weight I stopped Atkins and went back to my "normal" diet which resulted in predictable weight gain. I never took the time to learn and approach low-carb as a lifestyle change.

I humbly admit my mistake and am back. This time I will move through all the phases.

It is nice to be here,

Mike

[blueberrylady]

Welcome Mike!

I did the same thing you did my first time around too! But this time, I moved up the rungs and am now in pre-maintainance and have maintained my loss for 10 months so far. I would still like to lose a few more but I'm in no hurry because I love this way of eating so much, that I'm willing to lose slowly. I hope you have the same success!!!

[JulieB]

Hi Mike, Welcome to the boards Check out the challenges section and Second-time-around-club - there's a daily roll call which helps keep us all honest

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome back -- Here is a little information I hope will refresh your memory and help get you going again. Stay away from the shakes and bars (they are NOT legal on induction) - eat a variety of foods, get your fats, carbs and protein in daily, drink plenty of pure water (nothing added), take your supplements and exercise. We also have challenges for members to join, some are exercise related and some aren’t. Also start a journal and post your thoughts along the way.

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of this page – it’s an easy way to answer questions you may have. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/

Check the recipe sites also - 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)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(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.