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[v12345]

Hi all,
Am new to atkins and would really appreciate it if you nice people could give me some tips please.
i start my diet tomorrow and i have a lot to lose, about 30-35kgs :cry::cry::cry:
am desperate to lose weight and i have tried so many diets before and could never lose more than a stone.
but this time am more determined than ever to lose the weight as am too heavy (100.4kg) for my 5"1 height and its starting to affect my health, :cry::cry::cry:
my asthma has got worst, cant walk more than a few yards as it makes me so breathless, and all my clothes are way too tight making me a size 20-22!!

any tips would be greatly appreciated.
many thanks.
good luck to all.

 

[Jim]

Hi V and welcome, you could start reading all the stickies at the top, that will help, and then start a diary thread where you can ask questions and stuff.

 

[Dietkitty]

Welcome. We are a friendly bunch here.

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Welcome to Atkins. x

 

[LVLLM]

Welcome V and best of luck x

 

[Seraphine]

I was your size last year, only a bit taller. Now I'm a size 14. It can be done!

Welcome to the board - if you have any questions, please ask. The folks here are really here to help!

 

[jaqys]

Its a bit terrifying isnt it when the clothes you have are getting tight and the thought of having to go up a size.

Good luck, you'll be able to lose more than a stone this time, honest.

 

[Rach2479]

Hi V

I'm in a very similar position. I am just coming to the end of week 2 and i now weigh 219 lbs. I lost 6 lbs in my first week which i was over the moon with. Have you bought the book, i found it was my bible for the first few days! I also keep a food diary with me so i can track EVERYTHING!

 

[Marysu]

Welcome and good luck, just remember not to give up after the first few days. This time next week you'll be flying it.

 

[v12345]

thank you all for your help, advise and input. its much greatly appreciated.
which book is the best one for induction?
thanks.

 

[Jim]

I used the '72 version V, got it a a car boot sale as I recall. It was the original version of Atkins and was a lot stricter about many things. It's also the only one he actually wrote.

 

[v12345]

hiya Jim, could you please tell me the title of the book, i'll have a look in amazon for it.
thanks.

 

[LVLLM]

The atkins diet?? The only book thats different is the newest one (atkins diet revolution). If you want an older version you are best to go on ebay x

 

[julz4gbr]

Hi V and welcome.Everyone will keep you right here,This is my second week and im really enjoying it.
I would write down what your planning on eating in a day it really helps to stick to that.Goto the thread "what are we eating today" and you can get great ideas what to eat from everyone elses menu.
Good Luck.

 

[ladyfelsham]

Go for it, V, you won't regret it - just look at the "What have we eaten today" thread to see how well we do actually eat

 

[Kat1e]

Hi v welcome. If you join us you wont regret it. Im 4 weeks in now, losing weight, enjoying eating and even the company is great

 

[Jim]

Morning V.