A Grand Adventure.

[VellaNova]

Hi my name is Stephanie and tomorrow will be my first day on Atkins. I currently weigh 280lbs and am 5'1'' so imagine an oompa loompa. LOL I've decided the time has come to finally do something. I have NEVER been this heavy before, although I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I have a beautiful 20 month old son who I just can't keep up with. He deserves a mom that can run and jump and have the energy and stamina to play with him. I also don't want to become victim to diabetes or heart disease. I want to live. I want to see my son graduate, get married. I want to shop in the women's and misses section. I want to feel good in my own skin again. So here is to a new beginning and a fresh start.

Current Weight
280 lbs.

Goal Weight
135lbs.

[imagood1]

Welcome to the Atkins Board Stephanie.


You know the reason you want to loose weight, now it's time to make it a reality. 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 on the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What foods can be eaten on Induction?) and find wonderful recipes here: just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with. Vary your meals so you don't get tired of eating the same thing over and over -- we have too many choices for that to happen.

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(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)(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!

[barrnone]

welcome vella - and congrats for taking this step. You sound excited and determined, which is excellent! You will succeed. Just have faith in yourself and don't get frustrated...it is a fun, but sometimes challenging journey. Good luck!

[VellaNova]

Thanks everyone for all the warm welcomes. I am so excited to start my Atkins journey and start feeling better than I have in years.

[barrnone]

so, what's the plan for today? - day 1 - how exciting!!!

[liv]

Welcome to your first day. Follow the rules and get rid of the sugary carbs and you will be fine. Did you have something yummy for breakfast?

[VellaNova]

Breakfast this morning will be a 2 egg omelet with about 2 tbsp. of shredded cheddar cheese, sauteed mushrooms, peppers, onions, and spinach. Yummers.

[liv]

Sounds great. I eat egg scrambles most days for breakfast.

[VellaNova]

So thought I would just drop a line about how my first day is going. I had an omelet for breakfast. A turkey wrap for lunch minus the tortilla of course, so I pretty much just used romaine as the wrapper with mayo, turkey, havarti, and a slice of tomato. I also did 20 min. on my eliptical and have had about 36 oz of water so far. I think for my first day it's a good start.