Hello from a newbie

[Mother bear]

Hi there, My name is Freda. I am a 35 year old full time Mum of 2. I live out in the countryside in Ireland. I have started my induction on Wednesday so this is my 3rd day. It is not my first time doing Atkins. I did atkins about 6 years ago and lost about 3 stone but since then I have been clinicaly depressed and have had alot to deal with. I am still on a very high dose of medication but my depression is under control with it. I have put on a shocking amount of weight over the last few year as I tend to comfort eat.

Atkins worked for me before so I am willing to give it another go now. I haven't been finding this easy as I have been feeling sick the last few days and I'm not sure if I am unwell or if it has anything to do with starting the diet and my body changing into Ketosis. I just found this forum and I am hoping that I will find support here and meet like minded people and this will help me carry on.

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome back Mother bear -- You sound like you're experiencing what we refer to as "Atkins Flu" here...it will pass in a few days and yes, it is your body shaking the carbs and going into keotsis - that's a good thing!!

Here is a little information I hope will refresh your memory and help get you going again. To loose and keep the weight off follow the plan the way it was written. Stay away from the shakes and bars (they are NOT legal on induction because of their ingredients and have caused stalling to many people) - eat a variety of foods off the acceptable food list, (making sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily), drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), take supplements and exercise.

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. 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 the induction page - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/ – it’s an easy way to answer questions you may have if you can’t find your copy of the book.


Check the recipe sites also - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable. Make sure you are using induction recipes until you move on to OWL (ongoing weight loss)

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.

[sallyseachange]

Hi there Mother Bear and welcome aboard! Good to have you with us here.
Kudos to you for hopping back on the wagon after a long time away. It worked for you before so I'm willing to bet it'll work for you again. I'm sure that as soon as you start shedding the pounds, your depression will also reap the benefits and become less intense.

Post lots and let us know how you get along.

[Mother bear]

Thank you for your replies. I am so glad that it is just Atkins flu and that it will pass, it would be hard to do this long term feeling sick. The links are fantastic thank you!

[imagood1]

You're welcome. We have exercise and non-exercise challenges you can join - it helps keep you committed to your success and the success of those around you. Start a journal and keep track of your thoughts, great days, not so great days, etc.

Good luck again!!

[chinadoll]

Hello Freda and welcome!