Hi New Atkins Follower

[mission to lose]

Hi Everyone,
Today is day one, it is almost over, and I feel good about my day. I am very hopeful and excited to see this all the way through. I wish there was a "hotline" to call and ask questions though. With all the reading I have done, I still am seeking answers that are more specific than the program explains. Well I hope to make a lot of new friends here and hope we can all support each other in our journey. I have seen so many great success stories here, I am very motivated.
Well nice to meet you!
~Mary

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB Mary.

Any specific questions you have - post them and ask away -- there are several people here who are wonderful at answering questions. Join some of the challenges, start a journal, get involved -- the more you use the site the easier the plan becomes!

We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) it would be a helpful for you to have a copy of the book to refer to. At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - (If you are NEW, READ THIS!)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/spotlight-introduce-yourself/60133-if-you-new-read.html

Make a copy of this list: (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html and take it with you when you go to the store. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Learn to read the label on all foods you buy - don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. Also check for hidden sugars (learn the names used in place of the word “sugar”). We count "net carbs" (carb minus fiber = net carbs) – you can keep track of your daily food on a free program at www.FitDay.com or another tracking program.

The recipe sites are helpful for meal planning – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
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!! Good luck to you!

[liv]

Mary
Welcome
Ask away, ask away.

[mission to lose]

Ok, I was directed to links above and they refer to the Atkins website, yet the post said not to use the Atkins website, bit to follow the changed program as in the Diet Revolution, so now I am a little confused. Also, I had the book, but I think one of my sons borrowed it, so I was going to buy another copy tomorrow.
The book store website shows 2 books:

Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution 2002

Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution: Revised and Improved 2001

This is also confusing, the revised and improved New Diet Revolution came out before the New Diet Revolution? Which am I to purchase?


And the more I am reading today on the websites and forums, the more I am confused, my head is spinning. Am I to stay under 20 g of carbs, with 1/2 being from the 2 veggie lists? Is there a minimum # per day?

Thanks.

[liv]

Stay under 20 carbs. And at least half of them being from the veggie lists. Yes you got it. And you need the red cover Atkins book.

[RitaCeleste]

I have the yellow copy. I already know not to get franken foods. How big are the changes between copies? Is there a sticky on here somewhere about it?

[kaylasgram]

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

My Name is Cindi & I used to be a BAD Eating Carboholic & now I only Eat GOOD Healthy Carbs & I Feel GREAT!!! LOL

I have lost 50 wonderful pounds in the last 8months & since Mid~May I have Thankfully been able to stop taking my High Blood Pressure & Type II Diabetes Meds!!!

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~