Hello

[mrskirtley2286]

Hey everyone!
my name is Leeann im 23 years old ... i have been married for 4 years to a wonderful man.. i join this board in hopes of meeting new people an taking control of my weight. a friend who is also on this board had told me about it. so i thought i would join an give it a shot. i have Pcos an due to that i have a lot of issues losing weight . im not going threw some probs with my sugar. me an my husband are dreamin of startin a family an i know that dream cant come true until i lose the weight. so im new to this whole atkins diet any help would be great!

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome to ADBB.

As your friend probably told you, 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 - (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html

There is a group here who are all PCOS PCOS & Atkins Low Carb Living - Atkins Diet - you may get some information there to help you. Also check the challenge area for the different challenges going on. Eat the foods on the list below, drink a minimum of 64oz PURE WATER (nothing added), exercise and take a good multi-vitamin and you'll be on your way!!

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. 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”).

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]

Nice of your friend to mention this board. Welcome to you. And take control of your eating - well your carbs in particular.

[chinadoll]

Welcome. I think you will find this way of eating puts you in more control and makes you feel better. We are all here to help you along the way.

[kaylasgram]

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

I spent a full year "2008" trying "Everything Under TheSun" to loose weight (But The Atkins Program )
& I only lost 18 pounds by yrs end !!!

The only other thing I had to show for it was my Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Levels were through the roof !!!

The wonderful folks I surround myself here on "ADBB" daily have given me the strength to loose 50 pounds & 8
clothing sizes in the last 8 months since 1/1/09 !!!

I can Thankfully say that since 5/15/09 Iam now off 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~