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[Princess Daffy]

Hello everyone! My name is Daffy and I am giving low carb another go after my latest cholesterol readings seemed high...we'll see, but I am very confident and believe this is far better than low fat for lowering my tri's

I need to lose about 25-30 lbs, and so I'm sure that loss will help lower those levels as well.

Thanks for having me here and now I am off to read through the forums )

Have a lovely,low carb day!

xoxoxox, Daffy

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB Daffy -- glad you are here.

We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condenced version of the book - (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)(Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)(Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. 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.

*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 (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. Also foods containing aspartame are not allowed as they have been found to slow weight loss in Dr. Atkins patients (and also on many people here on this site).

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. Count "net carbs" not whole carbs (carb minus fiber = net carbs).

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)(Never ending induction recipes)(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)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(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!! The moderators are excellent sources of anything and everything Atkins and they enjoy helping everyone. Good luck to you!

[Mick2360]

You are in the right place, Ms. Daffy, lots going on here and some solid support, as Carole just demonstrated! Best wishes for a very positive induction.

[Princess Daffy]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!

xoxoxo, Daffy

[akaredridinghood]

I am on day2 of Induction. Good luck!

[chinadoll]

Hi Daffy, My tri level is 40! I truly believe it is the absence of sugar in my diet and exercising 4-5 times a week that has gotten me here. But do wait 6 months before retesting again. The 3 month mark seems to come back as a high point for many people. You need to give the body time to really adjust to the changes in diet.

[cafe_et_creme]

Hey Princess,
I just wanted to say Hello and welcome to the ADBB!
You have come to the right place for info and advice. I find this boards really helps keeps me motivated, i come here several times a day!! We have the same amount of weight to shift, so it will be interesting to read about your progress as the weeks go by. Good luck and look forward to seeing you around the board. x

[Princess Daffy]

OH! You are all so wonderfully supportive here! I am so happy I found you and am busy reading all the forum posts and looking at before and afters.
I'll chime in if ever I have anything worth saying...)
Thanks for the welcome note.

xoxoxo, Daff

[kaylasgram]

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

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~