Hi everyone...I'm a newbie

[MzNewbie]

Hey to all the ADBB people.My name is Yonna and I am new here to ADBB but not to the diet.Ive actually tried atkins about a year or so ago but of course I wasnt successful with my diet because lack of motivation in determination.But a year later I finally decided to get it together (isn't that Great..lol)As of today ive been on this atkins journey for 13 days which means I'm still on induction.Iv'e had a couple of slip ups here in there but I'm still not giving up.I'm more motivated and determined than Ive ever been in my Whole LIFE.I waz previously doing another diet before I actually started atkins and was very limited to the kinds of foods I could have but thats why I LOVE atkins because I have a much more variety of foods that I can choose from and I don't feel starved at ALL.In this little bit of time on induction I can see a little difference in my body.I dont know how much I weigh at this point Because I REFUSE REFUSE REFUSE!!! to get on the scale.But I do remember the last time I checked I waz at my all time highest at a whopping 214...YIKES. I'm pretty sure I wore more than that becuz I didn't start dieting rite away.I waz to addicted to sweets and fast food restuarants and dieting waz the last thing on my mind lol.But I can say not anymore I'm on my way to a more healthier life in it feels FANASTIC!!!But I will also post some before pics of myself and some current pics of my self as soon as I can.I'm looking foward to a NEW ME.

Mz Newbie-Good luck to u all!!!!!!!1

[fairmount]

hi newbie, welcome back to atkins.. im a beginner, but im sure there are many people here who will be helping you out around...good luck and continue to be motivated..

[liv]

Hi Yonna welcome to ADBB.
So glad to have you here. Keep sticking to the Atkins rules of induction and working it. The longer you can be 'clean' the easier it will get. Drink plenty of clean water and check in with us. Love to hear how it is going. Good luck.

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome back -- 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 Dr. Atkins wrote it. 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!

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.


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 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.

[chinadoll]

Hi Yonna, welcome back!