newbie intro

[polkadots2009]

hello!!

i had no idea what else to do so i have finally joined this forum and have wholeheartedly decided to start the atkins program.

a little about myself.. i'm 24 and a premedical student. i moved to the east coast for school (from la) last year and ever since then.. i think i've been stress eating (due to school, new environment and the cold weather) and have gained about 15 pounds.

I find myself binge eating and yoyo dieting. Ive never had a problem with food or my weight but I have reached a point where I am so disgusted with myself after consuming so much food (with no self control) and gaining so much weight. Everymonth for the last year, I kept telling myself "tomorrow, i start.. " Well, tomorrow no more! I start today!

i can definitely use all the help i can get and am pumped to find a new, healthier me!

[imagood1]

Hi polkadots --

Congrats on making the decision to make Atkins a lifestyle change. I lived in Iowa for several years so it's nice to have another midwesterner here!! I moved from Des Moines to western NY state for about 10 months....then decided I liked it better in Iowa so moved back -- then moved to Missouri 6 years ago.

Read the 2002 DANDR book, it's the edition we follow on this site. It's worth a few dollars to purchase it if you don't have one. Get enough pure water in daily (64oz is recommended), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin.

The new challenges are starting -- 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.

[chinadoll]

Hi polka, Welcome to ADBB. The best way to start is to read the 2002 DANDR book. It will prevent you from making mistakes that will slow down your weight loss and will explain what to expect on your journey. Then you need to stock the fridge with meats, fats and legal veggies. From there it is eat your veggies, keep up the fat intake, and drink lots of plain water.

If you have less than 30 pounds to lose, bear in mind your weight loss may be slower. That's normal. Expect to lose about 10% of your total desired weight loss in the first 2 weeks.

If you don't have the book, read the permanent Induction threads in the Phases of Atkins area as well as the permanent threads in the Main Forum. There is a lot of valuable information there.