Hey Everybody!

[jessicaRabbit]

Okay here we go.

My name is Jessica, as you could probably tell by my username
I'm 19-years-old, and am on day 5 of my atkins journey.
This isn't the first time I've attempted the atkins way of eating. Did this at around August last year through November. I did manage to lose quite a bit of weight, over 1 and a half stone (which for me is a lot considering I find it hard to shift weight) but unfortunately I was not doing the diet properly. Overfed on atkins bars, cheese and cream and my sweet tooth just crept back in and I gave into temptation. Since then I have managed to relatively stay at the same weight, give or take a few pounds. But I've decided it's time to get back on the horse and finally achieve my goals.

So far on these four days I have been eating very well, plenty of good vegetables and a good variety of foods which I was lacking the first time round. So here's to new beginnings and to a new forum which I hope to make my home while I'm on this journey

So, I guess that's it for my introduction!

Love and peace

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome back Jessica -- 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) you already know they aren't good for you!! Continue to eat a variety of foods, get your fats, carbs and protein in daily, drink 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), take supplements and exercise. Check the STAC for additional support Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet. 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.

[liv]

Welcome back Jessica.
Good job on keeping that weight down and on motivating yourself to get back on it.
Variation is a key for so many of us. Those bars can be trouble - they are very sweet.

[jessicaRabbit]

Thanks guys!
Yep, I learned the hard way that atkins bars are bad for induction. Too tempting!Never tried atkins shakes though. Thanks for the link to the second time around time imagood1 I'll check it out and see what challenges there are.
Good to find a site with supportive people such as yourselves.