Newish to Atkins

[C_smith81]

Hi all,

My name is Claudia and I came across this website today when I got home from work. Today is day 11 in the 14 day induction. I did weigh in on day 7 because I was excited, and I had lost 8 pounds.

I signed up here to get support from fellow dieters, as no one else I know does or has done the Atkins diet. I am also here because I want to look and feel healthier.

Thanks for reading!
Claudia

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB Claudia. I know you've already started and are doing great but here is a little information that may help you here on the board.

We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) book as reference on this site and recommend you purchase a copy. The stickies at the top of the Induction area are a good start they don’t detail the entire program (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html.

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)

*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
*do some form of exercise daily -- walking, etc..

If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list it doesn’t belong in your mouth – no exceptions! Look at the ingredients list and check it against the acceptable food list -- just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. The Atkins shakes and bars (as well as other brand names of these products) are not legal on induction – there are non-induction ingredients in them and they are not listed on the acceptable food list.

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you!

[Whatsername]

Welcome Claudia! You are off to a great start...keep it up.

Nice to have you with us.

Jane

[cafe_et_creme]

Hello Claudia,
Welcome to ADBB!
Congrats on your 8lb loss so far, what a great start! keep on doing what your doing, and hope to see you posting on the board!

[ThinSoon]

Welcome! What a great start!

You'll find this board helpful and friendly!!

Tracey

[kaylasgram]

Claudia ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The ADBB Forum!!!

Congrats on your AWESOME 8 pound loss in 11 days & Keep Up The GREAT Work!!!

We have have alot going on around here 24/7 it may be sharing our stories or giving & reciving information & we have a lot of fun in the process!!!

Below I have listed a Link for you with a lot of good information that I have found very helpful & I put it together all in one place to you get started along your way on your Atkins journey!!!

("Some Helpful Hints For Those New To Atkins" {revised})http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77935-some-helpful-hints-those-new-atkins-revised.html

Please feel free to join~in with us any time & post away with questions, comments, your stories or anything at all & most important keep us posted of your progress!!!

~Cindi~