Hello from Krista-New Member Intro

[Wrytergal]

I just bought two dresses today at NY & Co. One in my current size and one in a "much" smaller one.

I am hanging that sexy, little dress on my door for inspiration!

My name is Krista and I have struggled with my weight since my parents divorce at age 6. By the time I started college I weighed close to 210 pounds (I am 5'6). After my first year of college, that summer my physician prescribed phen-phen and I started to run (as I lost the weight). I returned to school at 160 that fall and eventually got to 150 and couldn't lose anymore. I was able to maintain 150 for two years but did not change my eating habits (obviously) thus returning to the 200 mark again.

It took seven plus years to get back to my heaviest ever of 215. I know this won't happen overnight (weight loss) and after losing my job in January it has been difficult to focus. The last time I weighed myself I was 215 but that was three months ago. I am afraid to weigh myself however I have been doing a modified version of this program the last few months and it is obvious I have lost about 10-12 pounds, everything fits much better.

I plan on stepping on the scale soon but I want to make sure I am doing this diet correctly first. I joined this forum to network with other members who have been successful on this. I am on a budget with my job loss and have to get creative with meals without breaking the bank. I think I have been getting bored because I have been living on turkey bacon and burgers the last two months. I need ideas!!!!!

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB. Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of the induction page - (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html – it’s a condensed version of everything you’ll need to know. It’s a good idea to get a copy of the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) the book we use for reference on this site.

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

*** Crystal Light, sugar free teas, sf kool-aid, sf sodas and, coffee do not count toward your daily total. PURE water is the only thing that counts. Induction is the time to end food and drink addictions – water will help do that.

The Atkins shakes and bars are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them.

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.

*Eat a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables. Also make sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily – www.fitday.com will help you keep track of this.

*Drink 64 ounces of pure water -nothing added daily (see info above regarding water).

*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with. Remember – if a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions! Chicken thighs and legs are inexpensive and aren't turkey bacon and hamburger -- buy real bacon, you're allowed to have it.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)


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

[chinadoll]

Tuna and chicken are two cheaper alternatives. I also make a quiche for dinner once in awhile to lessen the meat budget, or an eggplant and ricotta lasagna.

[Evansmom49]

Welcome Krista,

One way to save money is to not buy pre-cut chicken parts. Roast a whole chicken and it can get you through a number of meals. Definitely visit Linda's site, there's an unbelievable amount of recipes to try.

Look forward to hearing from you - we're the same height, roughly the same starting weights and goals. I said goodbye to the 200's about a month ago and have thankfully not been back! Good luck on your Atkins journey!

Suzanne

[IrishIrish]

Welcome and congratulations on your decision to introduce yourself here! I can tell you what has worked for me.

Commit to this WOL and understand that it is a way of life. It is not a quick fix or simply an "I want to be svelte in 2 weeks diet!".

Educate yourself with Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002. My preference has been to keep it simple with the whole food approach and not use the convenience foods. Keep the book handy and refer to it often. Every time you read it you will see new information and it will refresh your knowledge.
Also rely on the Frequently Asked Questions forum here on the .

Plan. Plan your meals and menus. Even plan your water! Look for recipes here on the board. Shop for your ingredients. Read your labels. Have a plan for when you are sick, when your throat hurts, when someone disappoints you, when your family has a celebration, during holidays, when you travel, when someone is sick or when someone dies, when work is stressful, when it is your birthday. When there are people, places or things that you associate with carb laden foods, know what you need to do instead. Excuses are often the reason people re-start Atkins again and again.

Find support. Find it in your family or with your friends or here on this board. Distance yourself from the negativity. If only I had a dollar for every thin and overweight person who told me this wouldn't work, I'd send it to Tom and let him support the server that we rely on to see this board!

Exercise. Choose something you can do. Swim, run, bicycle, join a gym or don't. Walk or dance in your family room. Lift cans or pick up your baby. I've learned that cats do not enjoy dancing, though! The bottom line is to move and move every day.

And CELEBRATE the victories and how you handle the distractions and challenges. Keep a journal or a calendar of your progress. Share them for other so that they can learn from you.

Atkins is about changing your life. Yes it is about weight loss, but it also is a means to improving attitude, health and what you get out of life.

Welcome!