Jumping On The Atkins Wagon

[FreshTressa]

Okay, after hearing all the praises, I started Atkin's today! I tried to start yesterday, but then DS brought home my FAVORITE type of cookies after school.

I guess this is the place I go for support. We leave for Disney World in one month, I am hoping to lose at least 10 pounds.

Any advice??

[nativetxn]

Good luck! My husband and I have both taken the Atkins plan as our lifetime way of eating and we love it.

Will you be taking the WISH challenge? I hope so, I'd love to have you join our support group.

Katholyn

[Lynn CC]

Those sugar temptations will get easier with time on Atkins. I used to be addicted to sugar, but now I hardly ever crave something sweet. It's a whole new world!
Good Luck

[NCRedding]

Welcome to the WISH--it is a wonderful place for support. My advice on Atkins:

1. Look at it as a way of eating, not a diet. I had great success before I went on vacation. Ate what I wanted on vacation and have been floundering around since getting back.
I wish I had stuck to the program while on vacation.

2. Expect that the first few days you may feel yucky. I had headaches, achy feeling, etc, but by day 5 I felt so much better and had more energy.

3. Plan your snacks particularly. I find that if I get hungry and I don't have a high protein snack available, I almost always fall back on one with carbs.

4. Drink lots of water.

5. Take the multi-vitamin recommended.

6. Visit here often to post your suceesses.

[John In Illinois]

The best advice I can offer is to get the book, and read it thoroughly. It really helps!

Good Luck!

[nancyj_pa]

My advice...make short-term goals. Keep a journal (see top of Wish Board). Take it one day at a time. Check here often for inspiration and support. You can do it!!

[Beastlover]

Congratulations on your commitment!! Be sure to come here for support and advice!!
I have had excellent success and you will too--read the book, check out their website, they have a cool tracking program there! www.atkins.com
Good Luck!!