Hello from the UK fellow slimmers :o)

[Martin25UK]

Hey guys and gals,

Well im a 26 year old guy who in the past 2 years managed to scoff an extra 2 stone in beers and pizza! Decided its time to lose my belly and tone up so my aim is to lose 14lbs in the next 4 weeks. From what I have read this is not an unrealistic goal?!

All i need to do now is drill in to my brain that I can no longer eat chocolate cake or drink coke.. hmmmm! Getting there slowly! Anyway, if anyone has any great tips about getting into ketosis then I would really appreciate them! I have read Dr Atkins book so I get the facts, just need to turn them into a realistic way of eating that doesn't take over everyday routines!

Good luck with your atkins experience and I hope to hear from you!

Martin

[chinadoll]

The best way to get into ketosis is to do Induction by the book. Eat your veggies, drink a lot of water, limit your cheeses, do not use the bars and shakes (they seem to stop a lot of folks cold) and commit to doing this cleanly for the full two weeks. Since you do not have a lot to lose, I would go directly from there to the Ongoing Weight Loss section. Your goal is reasonable but keep in mind that if you return to your old habits, the weight will come back-and quickly.

[Martin25UK]

Hi Jill (Chinadoll) - Thanks for the reply! Appreciate the motivating words I am going to make sure I stick to it by the book and take your words into my routine! I do have a question about what an American cup is in UK terms. I am taking that to mean about the size of my fist? Is that about right? I dont have electronic scales i'm afraid

Thanks,
Martin

[chinadoll]

It is the equivalent size of eight fluid ounces. Assuming you don't have massive hands, a fist size is about right or a wee bit over since you are a guy. I would say if you are referring to veggies its more important to count the carbs and not the cups since veggie and lettuce counts vary. Many of use fitday.com to help keep track.

[imagood1]

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

Get enough pure water in daily (64oz is recommended), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin. To answer your question here is a website that will convert US measurements into European:
(Weight of vegetables per cup measure)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/77559-weight-vegetables-per-cup-measure.html

The new challenges will be starting in the next few days -- check them out and join a couple that interest you.

Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily. Rules of Induction: (What are the Rules of Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What are the Rules of Induction?)

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out!

Recipe Sites

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)
(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# (additional induction recipes)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[sham]

Hi there Im also from the Uk a warm welcome.Your goal is not unrealistic it can be achieved as long as you do a clean induction according to the book no cheating!