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[thinisin]

Hello everyone my name is Sharna and im a 5"1 or 5"2 female i dont really kno alls i kno is im short. And because of it i kno i am packing on way to much weight at 175. My Highest weight to date was 183. A few years ago i started dieting with LA weight loss and i actually succeeded losing about 25 pounds which then made me alot smaller because my starting weight at that time was only 168. After losing the weight i felt great like nothing or no one could touch me. But some time went on and i didnt feel so good about myself anymore so i did wat i knew would make me feel better i ate and ate until i packed back on those 25 pounds plus more. ANd im feeling worse than ever. Im a young girl and i shouldnt be feeling this way i should be living life without a care in the world.

I am 19 years old and in the month of october i will be turning 20 and for my birthday i want to shed all this weight and be the healthy slim woman i kno i want to be. I started the induction phase Monday july 13 and i have already lost about 7 pounds and i feel great i feel as though a change is emerging. I no longer want to feel like the odd girl out amongst my friends because i am the largest of them all. I want to do this atkins for me so i can finally be happy.

im gonna get there 130 here i come

Wish me Luck everyone...im gonna need it

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB.

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. Until you can get a copy of the book 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. Even through the stickies are a good start they don’t detail the entire program, so that’s why we suggest you have the book to follow. The plan works if you follow it the way it is written and don’t try to do it “your way” – obviously “your way” doesn’t work or you wouldn’t be here.

It's best to stay off the scales until the end of induction -- too many variables happen on a daily basis that may cause you to go up and down. Don't compare your losses to anyone else, your body, lifestyle, etc is different than the next person so be happy with the loss you have.

The Atkins shakes and bars are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them and they are not listed on the acceptable food list. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions!

Before you started I hope you:
*took your measurements and get on the scale so you have accurate numbers to start with - don't weigh again until the end of your 2 week induction.
*Eat a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables daily. 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 (Legal water is considered Filtered water, Mineral water, Spring water and Tap water).
*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine today.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

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]

Hi Sharna, you are adorable in your photo! I understand your feelings. Think of this as a permanent life change and start thinking about consciously making other choices when you need to feel better--bubble baths, a pedicure, a new pair of sneakers--whatever! Unlearning those comfort patterns is key to longterm success. Glad you found us here at ADBB> Best of luck!