started Atkins today

[njcarita]

Hi all
i just started atkins today- I am tired of loosing the same 10 lbs over and over again- I am hoping this will work.

I also never like how i look in my disney pictures - so my goal is to be 37 lbs lighter by my next trip .

but my most important reason to loose weight is because i have been on blood pressure medication for 2 months now and wish to be off it someday.
Hypertension runs rampid is my family. MOst of my family starts bp medication in thier 30's
I amd 38 and
Though I am not extremely overweight- I am 5'9" and 177 lbs-
I am hoping that getting down to a healthier wieght of 140LB will do the trick

Any eating suggestions while i am in the Induction stage will be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[luvindisneyworld]

No advice for Atkins.I just wanted to say Good Luck and you can do this.
Misty

 

[pixiechick]

You can do it! I really enjoy eating locarb. Great food choices and it should really help the hypertention issue.

Welcome to W.I.S.H.!!

 

[Beastlover]

Welcome!! I love Atkins, I never had success with anything else, so I am really committed!
Did you read the book? Be sure you do! Especially if you are on meds, they may have an effect on your loss. In a few days, you may feel like crud, but you must perservere!!! You will feel better, energized, and ready to take on the world!!
Be sure to come here for questions, support and the pat on the back when needed!!

 

[njcarita]

I have not read the book yet- got the induction info off their website.

I'll head over to the library this wk and see if their is a book to borrow-
Are there different Atkins books????
Would you recommend one over another???


Thanks to everyone for all the encouragement

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome to the DIS and a very special welcome to WISH, <b>njcarita</b>. I'm so glad you found us and I'm glad you will be joining us.

I follow the Atkins plan and induction can be rough for the first few days. You may experience withdrawal from refined carbohydrates so be sure and drink lots of water to make that part leave as soon as possible.

Would you do me a favor and post to the WISH challenge thread too? Posting there makes you an official WISHer. You will find the Challenge thread right <b>HERE</b>

I'm so happy to know that you are going to be part of my support group, now. I think you're going to like it here, WISH is a wonderful place.

Katholyn