Is there anybody there?
It's great that Tom has wound up this forum again. It did a lot for me when it was running nicely. Perhaps members would just post an "I'm here" in this Topic s…
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You don't have to figure out low-carb alone.
Atkins Diet Bulletin Board has been comparing notes on induction, menus, stalls, recipes, and real-life results since 2003 — on a proper forum, not a feed. Jump into a discussion below, or pull up a chair and introduce yourself.
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Walk Run Walk Run Walk Run
Does anyone do the one minute run, two minutes walk? I do that for 5k almost every day. Not too taxing but definitely gets the heart rate up.
What is the best thing that can be made with fresh bluefish?
What is the best thing that can be made with fresh NJ bluefish?
Anyone on Peloton?
Anyone else on Peloton?
Air Fryer
Who uses and air fryer? I work with grill, frying pan and microwave; and I get by. Is an air fryer a good idea, or is it just another appliance to clean?
Greek Yoghurt and Kefir
10% Fat Greek Yoghurt and thick Kefir are great ways to boost fat and protein content in Atkins I regularly eat both with defrosted mixed berries. If it's too s…
Atkins Low Carb Success Stories
Lost weight got rid of pre-diabetes
I got my blood test results back and they were way better. Now no longer in pre-diabetes.
GAME - Change one letter to make another word
Rules for this game: You take a 6 letter word and type it. Then the next person has to change only ONE letter in it to make a different word. Then the next pers…
Drivers, start your engines!
Anyone else into racing? I am mostly into F1 but doing the Indy 500 into Montreal F1 today.
THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF
A reintroduction
I'm glad Tom has got this board running again. It was of enormous value to me when I was 45 and told by a senior medical officer to lose weight "or else". Do At…
Does anyone use a Glucose Monitor?
Does anyone use a Glucose Monitor, if so what brand, and what have your results showed you / taught you?
Getting Back on the Wagon!
One thing, that every dieter needs to learn, and especially with the Atkins Diet. When you fall off, dont keep going. Immediately go back on. Dont negotiate wit…
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Main Atkins Diet Forum
General Atkins and low-carb discussion — the busiest room on the board.
Latest: Is there anybody there? · 18 hours ago
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Atkins 14-Day Induction
The first two weeks. Ask beginner questions and compare notes while it is all new.
Latest: crab dip · on May 14, 2010
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Review My Menu
Post what you are eating and let members spot portions, hidden carbs, or routine issues.
Latest: My menu · on May 9, 2010
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Food and Recipes
Main dishes, sides, desserts, snacks, menus, and cooking chat from twenty years of low-carb kitchens.
Latest: What is the best thing that can be made with fresh bluefish? · on May 29, 2026
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Success Stories
Member progress stories, milestones, and the occasional victory lap.
Latest: Lost weight got rid of pre-diabetes · on May 26, 2026
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Atkins for Support
Plateaus, restarts, motivation, and encouragement for the weeks that go sideways.
Latest: No excuses - My bad... Starting over x 5 · on May 13, 2010
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Introduce Yourself
New here? A two-line hello is the easiest first post you will ever write.
Latest: A reintroduction · on May 25, 2026
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Atkins for Health
Diabetes, thyroid, PCOS, and exercise discussions — shared experience, not medical advice.
Latest: Anyone on Peloton? · on May 29, 2026
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Before and After Pics
Visual progress from the community — the most convincing posts on the board.
Latest: 40 pounds down .. just look at my face shots the difference · on May 14, 2010
From the archives
Members wrote these on the way down.
Success story
138 lbs down so far
An archived progress thread from the community's success-story forum.
Success story
80 lbs lost, almost there
Milestones, stalls, and the long middle of a big goal.
Success story
230s to bikini in almost 2 years
Two years of check-ins, setbacks, and staying with the plan.
Success story
5 short months and a world of difference
What a focused first five months looked like for one member.
Results vary from person to person — these are individual member accounts, not typical outcomes. Browse the before-and-after pics or start your own progress thread.
Community tools
Two shortcuts for getting good answers.
Ask ADBB
Ask a plain-English question and get a short answer with links to the guides and archived threads behind it.
Menu Review Builder
Turn your meals, drinks, cravings, and stall details into a clear forum post that members can actually answer in the Review My Menu forum.
Build a menu postMember blogs
Every member gets a blog.
From cricket65's blog
Weight loss Goal
Archived blog entry from 2010-05-14.
From hu11aba1oo2's blog
Rough Couple of Days
Archived blog entry from 2010-05-13.
From Willo21's blog
I stopped losing so I turned into a cow
Archived blog entry from 2010-05-12.
Your blog
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Start here
The questions everyone asks, answered.
Getting started
What is the Atkins diet? What can I eat on induction? What does a day of meals look like? Why do I feel weak or headachy on induction? Should I exercise during induction? What mistakes trip beginners up? How do I set up my kitchen?Food and drink
Where do hidden carbs usually show up? What can I drink on Atkins? How should I handle coffee and creamer? What helps when I want sweets? What low-carb snacks actually help? What if I need quick low-carb convenience food? What can I pack for work or errands? How do I eat out on Atkins? What can I order at fast food places?Useful Guides and Articles
Browse all guidesGuide
Atkins Diet Guide
A broad starting point for induction, food lists, menus, stalls, maintenance, and community support.
Guide
Atkins Induction Food List
A plain-English guide to induction-friendly foods, with links into the forum discussions.
Guide
Atkins Induction Menu Examples
Practical day-by-day induction meal ideas built from recovered forum and archive discussions.
Guide
Atkins Induction First Week Tips
What the recovered community said about the first few induction days, clean-induction expectations, water, and support.
Guide
Atkins Hidden Carbs Guide
A cleanup guide for hidden carbs on Atkins: sauces, dressings, sugar-free traps, labels, and packaged-food surprises.
Guide
Atkins Stall Strategy
A calm plan for weeks when the scale will not move: menu checks, measurements, and what members tried before panicking.
Why this forum exists
Low-carb works better when people can compare notes.
Books and food lists are useful, but real life brings restaurant meals, plateaus, cravings, family dinners, medical questions, and maintenance. Atkins Diet Bulletin Board gives those questions a permanent home instead of scattering them across temporary social feeds.
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Community discussion, not medical advice
Forum posts and guides are for general discussion and shared experience. Talk with a qualified clinician before making major diet changes, especially if you have a medical condition or take medication.