Hello Everyone,
I hope I am doing this right. I am trying to introduce my self. Today is my first day on Atkins and I am feeling very alone. I am a 19 year old houswife with a skinny husband(argggg).So I am all alone in this thing. I am curently at 228lbs., and my goal is to loose 100lbs. So far so good. If any one has any cant live without tips about Atkins induction please let me know. Thankyou Tracey19

Hi Tracey
You did fine! Welcome aboard! My best "can't live without" tips are read the book and come here often. The support is the best!
Good luck to you!

Welcome Tracey!

Induction - just do it as close to perfect as you can. The better you follow the rules, the better your results and the quicker you'll be free from the effects of carbs. Remember, it's only 2 weeks, you can do that!

Valerie

Read the book is a GREAT tip.

And I'd add that if you can get your skinny husband to read the book, too, it will help -- he can offer better support if he knows and understands what it is you are doing!

The other thing that has helped me is to keep my fridge well stocked with quick low carb snacks -- 1 oz cheese sticks, cooked chicken legs, hardboiled egges, tuna salad, mixed greens -- I don't like being hungry, so I don't let myself GET hungry -- at least, not very often.

Marie H

This place is truly wonderful.Thankyou to all the people here. I dont feel quite so alone.Thanks again for the support. Tracey19

Ah to be 19 again. I'm 30. I have 2 boys, one 10 yrs old the other will be 2 next month.

I already posted in your journal. Thought I'd drop by here too.

I agree with the rest, get your honey to read the book so he know what to expect so he don't go buying something like my honey did at first and I was like, NO NO I CAN'T EAT THAT. He does good now and I don't have to scream at him anymore for putting salt on the meat when it's his turn to cook.

Hang in there your gonna look great and feel even better.

Hugs,

Hi Tracey,

Welcom to the Forum. Its a great place to be.

Welcome to the forum!

My most important advice would be to weigh yourself only one a week! And when it gets tough come to the forum for support (good to come here when it isn't tough either).

Orchid

welcome and good luck

Welcome to the TDC! My advice is to never give up trying. The folks who succeed are those who keep trying, even in the face of adversity! Good luck.

Welcome!! Remember we're here for support!

Welcome Tracey!

You're not alone! We all understand. Just come here anytime you need some support. It's a great group.

Good luck!!

Rocky

Hi, there....get a copy of dr. atkins new diet revolution - lots of advice and tips - along with joining this forum, becuase there are a lot of very very smart people on here, and for me they have been a lifesaver!...Welcome to TDC!

Hi Tracey, I am relitively new too, only 3 weeks in. I can honestly say that this atkins or low carb diet is the way to go, I have 100lb to lose too and really feel bad about myslef. If you stick to the induction period for two weeks you'll feel much better and more able to think about making it a part of your life.

Be awaire that you might get withdrawl from things, like chocolate, sugar or carbs such as potatoes or rice, but these will go by the end of the first week and you'll no longer want these things. This is what happened to me anyway.

Make sure you keep in touch with everyone, this site is just fantastic!

Welcome! This is a super place to get support, meet friendly folks, and find recipes.

When I started, 3 months ago, I had 132lbs to go. Now, I have 93. Still a lot, but I'm so much healthier!! I'm a little older than you are, but everyone around me is thin, so I know how hard it is. Most women in a college environment are stick thin . . .

YOU CAN DO THIS! If I can, YOU can! Honestly, it may be a little weird the first 2 weeks, and you may have the occasional "challenge" later on b/c you're human or because other people like your hubby might not "get it", but the good news is we do and once you start this and really give it 2 or 3 weeks, you WILL see and feel results and you can ALWAYS get back on track.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Sue