Introduction

[MyMusclesFellDown]

Hello fellow Atkins followers, I am MyMusclesFellDown, a name that I got from my 5 year old daughter. You see she loves to jiggle the fat on my arms and say "look mommy, your muscles fell down!"

I am hoping that by starting the Atkins way of life today, I can change that statement! I am starting this journey at 5'7 and weigh 269#.

I wish all of us the best on our journey to lose weight and improve our physical and mental well being!

[JulieB]

Hi, welcome to the boards Glad to have you here.

Originally Posted by MyMusclesFellDown

...MyMusclesFellDown, a name that I got from my 5 year old daughter. You see she loves to jiggle the fat on my arms and say "look mommy, your muscles fell down!"...

Kids are great!

[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.

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.

[chinadoll]

Hi muscles. I guess when you get fit and strong we will have to rename you.

[MyMusclesFellDown]

Thank you for your welcome. Ihave not been back on since my first log on. I am doing okay so far, keeping my fingers crossed!

[liv]

Thanks for the update.
Glad you are doing fine. Looks like that ticker is moving for you.
You will be buff soon - just keep working on it.

[sombersusie]

you and me both girl! nothing irritates me more than seeing my reflection at school, im a cosmetology student, than seeing my arms waggle around some poor patrons head! i really need to hit the weights!

[Tabi2]

Hi ! Atkins worked very well for me about 4 years ago. I have had a rough year and have Yo Yo dieted myself up another 25lbs since my last physical 1 year ago. I have been on and off constantly. Can't stick to anything more than a couple days or a couple hours. I am here to get pumped up and for support so I can get back on Low Carb. I know it works the best!!! Good Luck to All of You and to Me!!!

BTW. I will be 42 Years Old this weekend. I am career oriented and do just about everything pretty decent in my life except when it comes to dieting... That is my weakness and my downfall and I am trying to figure out WHAT MY PROBLEM IS; so I can get on with my life. I know Atkins works.. I know for a fact!!

[sombersusie]

welcome tabi! i agree, atkins has been the only way for me to successfully lose weight. i had even bought weight watcher books at the beginning of this year to give that a try and they never really made it out of the pack they came in. Just to let you know, you may want to start a new thread in "introduce yourself" so you get more replies! good luck to you!