Hello Everyone. I start tomorrow. I'm very excited.

[SilentMewesDNG]

I will be going to the grocery store tonight to stock up on anti-carbs. Tomorrow morning I plan to get up early and go for a run/jog. I've been wanting to get back to a daily run for a while(years), but always found a reason not to(namely sleep, or lingering scotch in my system). No more excuses.

I know the Atkins Diet works, because I went on it almost a decade ago, when I was in high school. If memory serves, I weighed in at around 290. Over the course of a couple months I managed to loose around 30lbs. I came off the diet when my family attended an out of state wedding for my cousin. I never went back on it. I don't know why. Looking back, it was one of the biggest mistakes of my life.

My poor choice of lifestyle has kept me in the range of 285 to 300 for the last several years, weight gain barely being kept at bay by labor intensive electrical construction in the oppressive southern heat. I was somewhat recently laid off due to a lack of available work. Without being forced to burn thousands of calories every day carrying materials, climbing ladders, and walking stairs, all the carbs I've been consuming have found their way to a nice neat home in my gut. My belly button has become a void, the depths of which often collect enough cotton to clothe a small african villiage. This is the perfect time to get this remodel underway. With an ideal diet to manipulate body chemistry, a vastly increased exercise regiment(downloaded the army's pocket physical training guide), and hopefully the support of some new friends(hint, hint), I should have no problem getting my life on track. With a little luck and a lot of work, I'll be moving to Hawaii within two years.

I'm eager to share my progress through words and pictures, and to also follow yours. Feel free to reply or PM me. I know it may seem that I talk more than necessary, but I'm just really excited right now!

By the way, my name is Gene.

[momof2mms]

Hello Gene! I'm a newbie on ADBB, too and I'm really excited about starting Atkins again. I start Monday 9/14/09! I'm glad someone is starting around the same time I am. Good luck!

[SGJG123]

I started Tuesday and I have allready lost 10 Yeah!! Hope yall do well! Its hard to get past those first 2 weeks but I'm half way there! Good Luck!

[Buddrfly]

Hi Gene,

Stick around here with us, and I'm sure you will surpass that 30lbs weight loss ya had years ago. Being eager, dedicated, and motivated, will only lead to good things.. namely great losses!

[JulieB]

Hi & welcome! Glad to have you!

Wow, the army's physical training guide...I think I might hurt myself just reading that!

[Sd1136]

Hello Gene!

Welcome to the diet and to this forum
You will love both.
Dont over do it on the run if your not in shape.
But get the book and do it by the book
Hawaii sounds like a great reward there
Keep in touch and let us know how your doing

[imagood1]

Welcome to the Atkins Board and back to the Atkins lifestyle Gene.


Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise starting today and taking a multi-vitamin. If you haven't already, read the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR).

Eat the foods ont he acceptable food list and find delicious recipes here: just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
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If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you!

[phil h]

Glad you are getting started.Are you sure you want to stress your knees and hips with jogging at 300lb?.I see a whole lot more downside than good that come out of that.I know for me at over 250 lbs and being tall, jogging was rough on my knees.I think it is natural that when one makes the decision to do something about their weight, they want to incorporate an exercise program and go gung ho.In my experience, sticking to a strict diet is what will make you lose.Plenty of time to tone up after some weight comes off.Go easy and good luck.

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Gene!

It sounds like you have a great plan and the motivation to make it work, so just hang around with us and we will help you get those first 30 lbs. off fast!!!

[tango]

Hi Gene, and and Hannah, and all others here!!

My husband and I are also starting the 14 day induction tomorrow, 9/14!

Maybe we can check in with each other and help motivate! I also am making a shopping list, and planning out menus for the week. During the week, everything is so rush rush around here with our son's homework, lessons, etc. We both work. I need to have the eating be a no brainer.

I'm excited to be able to eat grilled meat, with a good salad and dressing. I also am going to experiment with a couple mayo bases sauces, which sound like they would go well with meat and cooked vegis, and are fast and easy to make.

We can do this!!