New to Atkins

[Kkstar727]

Hello....I am new to Atkins...Starting Day 3. I am 24 and need to lose my "college" weight. I need to lose 75 pounds...I am also engaged so I want to lose it for the wedding. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[imagood1]

Hi Kk and welcome to ADBB. I’m one of the Spotlight Hostesses. Since you ask for suggestions here is a little information I hope will help get you started. We follow the 2002 DANDR book it would be very beneficial to buy a copy so you know what you’re doing. (check www.half.com or www.amazon.com for a cheap copy - mine was under $5.00 with shipping).

*Before you start take your measurements and get on the scale so you have accurate numbers to start with - don't weigh again until the end of induction - there are too many variables daily and hourly that can cause your weight to change, so weighing at the end of induction is what Dr. Atkins suggested.
*Eat a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also make sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily.
*Drink plenty of pure water (nothing added ***– see below for more info).
*Take your supplements and exercise
*Stay away from the shakes and bars (they aren’t legal on induction) and any processed or chemically enhanced foods – we eat whole foods.

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of this page – it’s a condensed version of the DANDR book. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/

Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day, including:
Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water

*** Crystal Lite, sugar free teas, sugar free kool-aid & diet sodas do not count they are chemically enhanced and most include aspartame (also not allowed on Atkins) – 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

The recipe sites are a helpful way to make your meals more enjoyable – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

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

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

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the ADBB!

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! Just stay on plan and you will be a beautiful bride!

Good luck to you!

[sallyseachange]

Warm welcome aboard!
My tip would be to read the book if you havent already done so (Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 edition) and follow it to the letter. That's the way to certain success!

Happy losing!

[perpetuallyengaged]

congrats and welcome-i am new to the forum as well-sometimes i think it helps to have others to hold you accountable and help you come up with new ideas so i joined up! hope you have amazing luck and remember to not panic if you don't lose, like, 30 pounds in two weeks-

best wishes

[chinadoll]

Congrats and welcome. Come often for motivation and ask questions a lot! Also RUN to the board if you start to slip because the support you get can keep you from falling off the ledge.