Day one of Atkins...

Hi there! Just starting Atkins today. I'll be your friend.

@gorgeousma you're tired because of lack of carbs which give you energy...
But I hear it takes a while to get used to minimal carbs. Each to their own but the question I have to ask low carbers - can you see yourself always eating this way?

Do you mind me asking what your daily calorie goal is? Just wondering whether it's the lack of carbs per se or just lack of calories (or something else entirely). Good to hear you are happy with your progress so far. I know it's bikini season, but try not to be in too big a rush. Keeping it off should be on your mind too.

gorgeousma wrote: »

There doesnt seem to be a set calorie goal with Atkins. Seems like it is more based on how many carbs you take in and for me in the 'Induction' phase im limited to 20 a day (or between 18-22) I have an app that helps me to add up everything. I love that I can eat alot of veggies that have very low or 0 carbs so thats a plus for me. And being a Cheese and Meat lover it seems like a Win Win as well. Again this is my first time and being on many other diets in the past Im happy that Im not starving and I dont feel bad within.
I'm in no rush to lose the weight, I work 12 hour shifts almost everyday (Very stressful job) and not moving alot and eating bad is bad on me Mentally and Physically. I needed a change and was open to trying anything that helped me stop craving sugar so much.
I have gained 30 lbs since October with my job changing hours ect so im trying to just get back to normal and feel good about myself. Weight gain is very depressing and so is not having an outlet.

Your choice of course, but if you plug your food into the Food Diary here you can see how many calories you are getting. When I have a low carb day it's easy for me to under eat. I find proteins and fats so much more filling than carbs (not usually a low carber though). You want to make sure you have enough fuel to get through those 12 hour shifts! MFP will give you a recommended calorie goal depending on your height/weight and it would be wise to try to stay close to that number. I'm happy to hear that you are in no rush to lose the weight. That's a healthy attitude (and coincidentally my attitude ).

I've been following Atkins since 2007 and many others have found this way of eating to be a way of life as well. Please remember that you must get in adequate fat to fuel your body when following Atkins. Trying to do low carb and low fat won't work, since Atkins forces your body to burn fat, you have to FEED it some fat (google rabbit starvation). Also, it's a very good idea to read the book. Atkins is a multi-phase eating plan. Some people fail because they do induction, experience rapid weight loss, then go back to their old way of eating, regain all the weight then say Atkins doesn't work. That's not the way the plan was designed. For others, Atkins just wasn't the right long-term lifestyle for them. ALL diets work, it's just a matter of finding the one that you can commit to following fairly consistently for life. BTW, my CCL is 85g of carbs a day, so I eat PLENTY of carbs now, but I started at 20 (for 2 weeks) and followed the plan, gradually increasing them to find my ccl. Because of Atkins, my cholesterol levels normalized, my bp went down, my sciatica went away (except for those rare cheat days when I eat pure SUGAR like jellybeans or other candy), and I no longer have thick, black, creepy toenails. YES, I'm an Atkins cheerleader because it has truly changed my life.

Hey, I'm restarting atkins today after 6 years or so. I feel like i am more aware of nutrition now so hopefully more mindful on take two of Atkins. I'll be monitoring calories and carbs. Feel free to friend me so that we can stay accountable and motivated. Good luck!

Omg!! Yay
I found someone else on atkins. Started today! I'm exciteed:)

When I did Atkins a few months ago, it did work I lost 11 lbs in the first 3 weeks. I think the biggest tip I can offer is don't get hung up on focusing what you CAN'T eat. Focus on what you CAN it. I had fun with it. I was all about researching low carb crock pot meals and making lists of everything I can eat and finding new creative meals with it. I made cauliflower pizza crusts and stuff like that. Its just easier when you look at it from that angle!