Bought the book today!!
 

I just bought the new Atkins book today!!

I have never ever went on a "diet" before. I have counted carbs and cut back on junk but never actually followed a set of guidelines. I have done some research and I think this sounds like a good way of life.

I am pretty excited to get started!!

Any words of advice?:carrot:

Get ready for the healthiest experience of your lifetime: that's my advice. This is definitely the best approach to nutrition and weight loss I've ever tried.

I got the new book last week sometime and have enjoyed it very much -- but I started Atkins on the original plan, using the Dr.'s book from 2002. Since then I have incorporated some of the elements of the new book and I have to say I love them both. You'll find people who are more or less enthusiastic about one book or the other -- but what matters is what works for you. After all, this is a change of a lifetime. You have to think of the rest of your life and how you're willing to live it when you make lasting
dietary changes.

Follow the guidelines for the phase you choose to begin with, and have fun!

:)

JerseyGyrl it's "The new atkins for a new you" It was the only one I could find at Borders.

When I went for my last check up my doctor said to me "cut out some of the carbs in your diet and you will be amazed". So I'm taking her advice. I am excited to read this book, though I may read through others as well just because.

Originally Posted by Brittany1988:
JerseyGyrl it's "The new atkins for a new you" It was the only one I could find at Borders.
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Hi Brittany,
I personally am not a fan of anything put out by Atkins Nutritionals Inc. but, that aside, the important thing is to follow Induction to the letter. Induction is the foundation of Atkins, therefore, doing it correctly is of the utmost importance.
My beef (no pun intended) with the new book & the Atkins website is the pushing of the Atkins products (bars & shakes). Despite their labeling of being "appropriate for Induction"....they contain ingredients like soy, milk & peanuts which are not on the acceptable foods list. Dr. Atkins created those products to be used for emergencies when no other low carb foods are available...not to be eaten daily...especially on Induction.
While the "new" book may have its good points, nothing replaces the words of the good Dr. himself:)
JMHO.
You CAN do this!
All the best to you!!!
BTW, your Dr. is absolutely right, getting some of the carbs out of your diet will produce amazing results!

You know, I was wondering about all of the "Atkins products" listed. But the thing is, I'm not a big fan of pre packaged snacks and stuff anyway. My problem is always like Mac and Cheese and mashed potatoes. Those are my enemies! So I doubt I will be buying much of their products, especially in the beginning.

Did you suffer from the "atkins flu" that I have read about? How fast did you see results? More importantly, how soon before you just plain felt healthier?

Sorry, I'm picking your brain! I'm just excited about starting this :)

About 3 days in I felt atkins flu (I had sinus cold too though)...I seen great results first week (varies)...once "flu" was gone, I started feeling good, but as clothes loosened up I felt awesome! Good luck!

Yes, first I bought the new book, didn't like what I was reading as it was not the "true" Atkins diet.. So I bought the older book (dated 2002) on Ebay for $1.00. I was fooled in the beginning and I ate those bars, wow, 20 carbs per bar depending on the type.

Also, I had the Atkins Flu a couple days after I started but it passed within 24 hours. I love this diet!

Good luck!
Toby

I have to agree about the bars. I use the bars for emergency rations for when I am working unexpectedly long hours and don't have enough food packed.
I don't lose as well, but they don't give me sugar blues at least.
I was able to lose weight just reducing carbs to start with. (I went to about 60 g per day), but it wasn't coming off very quick. I am at 30 g now, and have lost more. I might go lower if needed, but I am finding the 30 a bit difficult at times, so I hope the weight keeps coming off at this level.
Jersey Girl, you are such a good resource, thanks for sticking around for us!

Thanks for the info guys! I made it through my first day, though I think I was closer to 30 grams of carbs than the induction amount of 20. Still not bad for a first day! And I'm.........FULL!! lol. :D I think I'm gonna like this.

Originally Posted by TobyThin:
Yes, first I bought the new book, didn't like what I was reading as it was not the "true" Atkins diet.. So I bought the older book (dated 2002) on Ebay for $1.00. \
Toby

THANK YOU for this post. I was JUST about to go out and grab the book but now I am the proud owner of the 1992 DR Atkins book - for a buck on ebay!!

I could KISS you!

Hi Brittany and Jenna. :)

I really like this particular site for easy reference (for induction foods and tips):

http://www.veronicaatkinsfoundation.org/lifestyle.htm

It is really helpful to have the 2002 book to refer to, especially as a resource to go to if you encounter any glitches or problems. IMO, the basic plan is relatively easy to comprehend....but all the little particulars can be tricky...esp. in terms of exactly WHAT carbs to eat and which ones to avoid. The number of net carbs you eat is important but exactly WHAT carbs you can eat, especially on induction, is really critical. There are a whole lot of low-carb foods you have to avoid on induction. About 75% of the net carbs should be from low-carb veggies and then the rest are mainly from the dairy. One must also be very careful about the amount of dairy one uses and I mainly only use them as condiments (shredded cheese on veggies and in omelets, etc.)

I guess a better way to put it....when determining which carbs you can eat...is that you have to avoid ALL sugars and hidden sugars. My basic plan has been meats, fish, eggs, veggies (lots) and limited dairy.....and of course, butter and mayo. A huge tip is to eat plenty of fat....and this can be counter-intuitive due to widely-held beliefs that fat is bad and low-fat is good. Being sure I ate enough fat was critical to making the scale move ever downward....not to mention that it was critical in preventing hunger and promoting satiety. You almost have to totally re-train your thinking/brain.

Theoretically, I could have eaten low-carb...yet lost no weight...if I'd been eating the wrong carbs. Of course, this is specifically for me....as I am very sensitive to carbs and which ones I eat make all the difference in the world for me, in terms of whether I lose weight or don't.....and keep it off or don't.
I could also have followed the plan but not eaten enough fat and would have struggled to lose.

Others can simply decrease their carbs, regardless of which carbs they are, and still lose weight. Heck, others have success on low-calorie plans...whereas I don't. It probably relates to just how sensitive one is to carbs......but if you run into difficulty, it's really beyond helpful to have the correct references (ie: the right Atkins book) so that you can trouble-shoot for yourself and determine what issues might be problems for you.

Way back in the early 90's, I thought I knew what I was doing when I started Atkins. But over time, I came to actually memorize the entire book...because I went back to it so many times just to trouble-shoot for myself. With the book, you eventually come to know exactly what YOU should and should not eat in order to achieve the most success. You will probably find that it's a process of gradually tweaking your menu as you go along. What I thought the plan was back in the early 90's and what I came to understand turned out to be quite different, actually. I also found that reading certain parts of the book over and over was quite motivating for me along the way. It's extremely helpful to come to understand exactly how the diet is working for you metabolically and biochemically.

deena :)