Day 4 and loving it!

[bmxmama2]

Hi. I started the induction on 8/9/09, and I think I am doing pretty good. I've lost 3.5 pounds already. Also, I have noticed that a lot of my bloating has gone away. The key was when my rings started sliding down my fingers. I'm surprised at how full I am, and I am able to curb my cravings pretty well. Well, so far so good.

[liv]

Welcome to ADBB.
Nice work.
I am not sure why we lose in fingers first but that was my experience too. It is kind of weird. Glad to hear that you are liking it.

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB.

Make a copy of this list (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. It's so much easier to get the right food when you have a list of things you can eat. Try something new once in awhile also - it's amazing how you might find a new food you never thought you would eat. 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”).

Start exercising today, make sure you are drinking a minimum of 64oz of PURE water daily and eating correctly -- also make sure you are taking a good multi-vitamin.

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!

[kaylasgram]

Bmx mama ~ Hello & Welcome To Atkins & The ADBB Forum!!!

Congrats on your AWESOME 3.5 pounds loss & 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~

[bmxmama2]

Thanks to all of you who have replied! I can't wait to read through all of the information you have passed on.

How do you all do the challenges that I see icons for on your posts?

[chinadoll]

Glad it is going well so far. Welcome to ADBB

[JulieB]

Originally Posted by liv

I am not sure why we lose in fingers first but that was my experience too. It is kind of weird. Glad to hear that you are liking it.

I know I've lost in my fingers because I can wear my wedding band again The very first place I noticed weight loss (strangely) was my wrists...my watch keeps spinning around and around...

[JulieB]

Originally Posted by bmxmama2

...How do you all do the challenges that I see icons for on your posts?

Check out these links:
Challenges - Atkins Diet
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...wec-rules.html (Official 6WEC Rules)
Exercise Challenges - Atkins Diet