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Sun, Oct-19-03, 14:15

Ryan C

New Member

Posts: 10

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 390/270/270 Male 6'4"

BF:
Progress: 100%

New Here, New To Low Carb Dieting

Hi,

I'm starting the Atkins diet tomorrow (Oct 20th, 2003). Been putting off losing weight for too long. I'm a diabetic, and although my diabetes is controlled by diet, I'm not losing any weight. So I bought the Atkins New Diet Revolution book and have read it. Just wondering if anybody has any tips to help make induction go smooth?

Thanks

Ryan

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Sun, Oct-19-03, 15:16

Becky E

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Posts: 5

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 210/210/135 Female 66 inches

BF:
Progress:

Location: Adirondacks, NY

Hi Ryan. I'm new too. I'm going to be starting Atkins on 10/20/03 also!
Induction really looks like a challenge. We can do it though!!!!!

Becky

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Sun, Oct-19-03, 15:20

Rosebud Rosebud is offline

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Posts: 23,886

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 235/135/135 Female 5'4

BF:
Progress: 100%

Location: Brisbane, Australia

Hi there Ryan, welcome!

Tips, hmm. You can find plenty of them in Low Carb Tips on the orange bar at the top of the screen.

My main suggestion is to drink plenty of water, take your supps and don't worry if you feel absolutely terrible for a few days from about Day 2 or 3.

It is just your body switching from carbs to fat as a fuel source.

For diabetics, I would also suggest reading Dr Bernsteins Diabetes Solution. Dr B is a diabetic himself and can therefore offer some great advice.

Did you know we have a subforum here for diabetics? Here is the link: http://forum.lowcarber.org/forumdis...daysprune=&f=45

Happy low carbing!

Rosebud

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Mon, Oct-20-03, 17:45

PurpleStix PurpleStix is offline

Senior Member

Posts: 182

Plan: Fuhrmann
Stats: 248/229.5/170 Male 5'9"

BF:
Progress: 24%

Location: Penticton BC

Essential fatty acids, vegetables (fibre), and lots of water makes it go smoothly

Induction is a great way to learn your vegetables.

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Mon, Oct-20-03, 19:34

Isiar

Senior Member

Posts: 744

Plan: Atkins, now South Beach
Stats: 165/140.6/129 Female 5,1

BF:
Progress: 68%

Location: Costa Rica

Hi Ryan!
Very welcome to this way of living...
My best sugestion is to read and read once again the Induction phase at DNDR and stick strictly to its rules. Those first days could be hard but soon you will feel very good and with a sense of control of what you eat that is simply so cool! After those first days all will get easier...
Take your supplements and drink a lot of water.
The support that this forums offers has been essential to me also.
Happy first low carbing day!

Cheers,
Isiar

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Mon, Oct-20-03, 19:38

lvdolfin

New Member

Posts: 1

Plan: atkins
Stats: 215/205/145 Female 5 5

BF:
Progress:

Location: bay area, CAlifornia

[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue]hi there, i have been on atkins for a little over a week now and i have already lost 10 lbs, and i feel great. some advise you might feel a little lightheaded and dizzy so make sure you have some cheese or something to help you. and it is also great if you have some atkins buddy, i have two at work andthey are great. well good luck and don't give up.

thanks
erika