New to Atkins

[cchatf3]

I feel kinda weird writing this down, but here goes nothing!

Growing up I never had problems with my weight. I ate pretty much anything and was always at a normal weight. This caused me to develop very bad eating habits, especially a sugar addiction. Things didn't get bad until I got pregnant with my daughter a little over 4 years ago. While pregnant I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I was put on the ADA diabetic diet, which made me rather unhappy as a sugar addict. I quickly stopped the diet post-pregnancy.

While pregnant I gained about 40 lbs. Since I breastfed the 1st year, I lost about half the weight. Then unhealthy eating habits and a negative reaction to my new form of birth control lead me to put the weight back on, with even more on top of that. I tried a to go on calorie restrictions a few times, but never had the willpower and true desire to stop.

Finally I got the wakeup call I needed to change my life. I am currently in my second year of pharmacy school. While learning about diabetes we had to check our blood sugar values three times a day. I noticed my blood glucose levels were a little high so I asked my doctor for a blood test. As I suspected, I was diabetic. Thankfully my before meals value was only 130, and my other readings were normal. My doctor decided to forgo putting me on medications to see if I could control it with diet and exercise. So here I am, trying atkins. I have been on it for four days. Last time I weighed myself I lost 2 lbs, but I decided that my weight will be a secondary goal. My health is much more important then how cute I look in a pair of jeans!

I feel that with this new motivation, I can stick to this diet. So far I have resisted the multiple offers of candy I have received. I even made my daughter popcorn without taking a single bit. I am taking it one day at a time.

[Shysweetie]

Welcome to the forum and to the Atkins Plan I am new also and looking forward to my journey...good luck to you Everyone is very helpful, spend some time reading the forums and you will find tons of information. AND do check out the before/after posts...they are very inspirational.

[Kntrylady]

Welcome to ADBB !! It sounds as though you have all the motivation you need, and being here you will get lots of support. If you go to the forums in Health, you will find two categories involving Diabetes. Best wishes in your journey.

[mission to lose]

Originally Posted by cchatf3

I feel kinda weird writing this down, but here goes nothing!

Hi and Welcome,
And NEVER feel weird talking to us. We are here to listen and help!

~Mary

[chinadoll]

Welcome. One day at a time is the only way to go. Do move on to Ongoing Weight Loss once you finish induction and take your time on OWL because it will teach you what you need to know to successfully maintain your losses and keep your blood sugar under control. My MIL is pretty much in Atkins maintenance and her sugar levels are spot on. Wishing you success in your quest for health.

[Jenileigh]

Just wanted to welcome you here!

[cchatf3]

Thanks for the welcome

[imagood1]

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

I hope you already have the 2002 DANDR book and have read it, it is the edition we follow on this site. If not it's worth a few dollars to purchase. Drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water daily, exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin. If you do something wrong don't worry about it - just don't continue to do it over and over...LOL! We're all here for the same reason - so come often and let us know how you are doing. There is a diabetic thread you can post on also.

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