Newbie here

[sweetdee]

Hi, I have just started the Atkins WOE today. I have gone up and down in weight but have not gotten under 200 lbs since 1990. This is my second time doing this. the last time was in 1995. I have about 80 lbs to lose.
I have also found that reducing the carbs helps my arthritis and fibromyalgia (FM) so decided to try the whole diet.

My starting weight is 230 lbs, goal weight is 150 lbs. I look forward to reading the posts and participating as well.

thanks,

Dee

[kaylasgram]

Dee ~ Hello & Welcome "Back" To Atkins & The ADBB Forum !!!


I also suffer from Lupus/Fibro & spent a full year "2008" trying "Everything Under The Sun" 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 "Back "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~

[liv]

Welcome. Nice to have you here.
I hope you are having a good day today.

[FatNewMomma]

how is it going? I just started today and interested to keep in touch with others going through induction. I don't feel well at all, and am extremely h nauseated, but I feel determined to give this the full 14 days.

[imagood1]

HI and welcome Dee --
Join a few challenges, eat only foods on the acceptable foods list, read the book (2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution - DANDR), exercise daily and take a good multi-vitamin daily --- that is the "easy" way to remember the plan.....


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!