New to Atkins would like some help!

[Emre Yigit]

Forget the bars. A tasty hard-boiled egg is so much better.

Mozzarella and provolone have about 2.5-3.5g of carbs per cup. Cheddar has 1.5-2g so is much more friendly during induction when you're counting carbs like crazy. The best cheese I found for induction was full fat brie, which has less than 1g per cup and whose calorific content is also lower than cheddar. (And it also happens to be my favourite cheese!)

Similar to you, I have a much more developed lower body. (In my youth I was a runner, so my upper body was and is far less developed.) I found that I lost fat first in my legs before moving elsewhere in my body. As for packing on muscle, it depends. In most diets, you lose fat and muscle mass, and Atkins is no different. Starting in about a week's time, I would recommend overall cardio to bump up metabolism, speed weight loss and for overall health. Some time later (I waited until OWL 2), I would recommend a gentle regime of weight lifting for your upper body, very gradually becoming more strenuous. Women add muscle differently to men, so don't worry, unless you're VERY serious about weightlifting, you won't "bulk up".

[mandy 35]

hi am new ere am 35 from uk am 12st 7lbs and i need 2 lose 1nhalf stone could u give mi plz a list of food i can n cant eat plz ty x

[imagood1]

Originally Posted by mandy 35

hi am new ere am 35 from uk am 12st 7lbs and i need 2 lose 1nhalf stone could u give mi plz a list of food i can n cant eat plz ty x

Mandy - introduce yourself in a seperate thread so we can all welcome you. Until then here is information that will help you get started.

We recommend you 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.

Post often, ask questions join some of the challenges - the more you use the forum the more you'll get out of it.

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 your 2 week induction.
*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 (Legal water is considered Filtered water, Mineral water, Spring water and Tap water).
*Take your supplements and start an exercise routine today.

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!

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.

[Lovebug3168]

Best of luck in your journey