I havent noticed anything different, I think I feel better most of the time. Are they getting all the vitamines and minerals they need? I take a mult vitamin/mineral sup. as well as a stressb complex and cal/mag withD and vitamine c. If they are'nt getting a good variety of food they may be lacking in something.

Yes, my Sister is taking a multi-vitamin and my Dad takes all kinds of vitamins and supplements, and has for along time.
They say they're eating everything there supposed too. My Sister did say that she hadn't been eating as much vegetables or salad, so I told her she had to eat them, and she started.
So maybe with it was that, and for my Dad who knows. He is borderline diabetic, and taking medication, but he say's he feels good regardless of that little spell.
I think I'm going to take something else too besides the multi-vitamin.
Thanks Puncezilla!

Hi Everyone, how are you all doing?
I'm really happy today, when I weighed myself this morning it looked like I'm going to lose another pound. The needle is bording past the 5 lb mark. I just lost 5 lbs, which took me about 4 weeks. I've been really trying hard.
I thank God for helping me through this and for everybody in this Forum for their encouragment!
Thanks!

Yay fitintime! thats great, good for you hangin' in there!

I'm doing good! I'v even managed to get a little more exercise in this week. I was trying to cleanout my closet today and trying on some clothes. so many of them are to big now and so many I havent worn in years are starting to fit again! I still have such a long way to go but it feels so good.

I hope you are all having a great weekend!

Puncezilla,
Isn't a good feeling when we try on clothes and they are too big!
I love it! Yesterday I went shopping for some clothes, mainly pants because all my pants are baggy at the butt and leg area. I have to keep pulling them up, it just gets annoying after awhile. I'm gonna have to use a belt, which is something I've never used.
I'm so happy for you, all our work we're doing is paying off!
I can't wait to get down to where you're at. I'm just taking it one day at a time so I don't go crazy.
Good for you for exercising, that is something I am lazy about.
Fantastic Job Puncezilla!

Hi Ladies,
I just have to say that I have reached the 30 lb weight loss! I woke up this morning and lost 3 lbs since my last 5.
I think now I'm starting to lose weight again, then I'm sure I'll reach another plateau. My goal is to get to 210, by the end of the month.
I'm gonna try really hard.
Come on Ladies let's lose the fat!

Thanks! and Congrats to you too on your 30lbs! Trying on clothes that are now too big feels AWESOME! The last time I went shopping I kept trying on the 16s and they where all to big, the 14s fit good and I ended up buying 12s for the extra motivation! I was at least an 18 before. I'm still hoping to hit 180by the end of august. This morning I hit 193 and I think I can do it.

Boy I can't wait to fit into a 16! I thinks that's great to buy a smaller size and know that you will fit into that size.
I need to have my husband take a picture of me of what I look like now, I didn't even think about it when I first started Atkins.
Then everytime I lose a significant amount he can take another picture of me. I'll see if I get brave and do that.
I was excited to see an old friend at Walmart last Friday. I hadn't seen her for about 2 years, and she was in front of me at the check out. When I was talking to her she said, have you lost weight? I said yes and that I was doning Atkins. I was so surprised that she noticed because I thought when I had seen her last that I looked the same, but I guess I must have been heavier.
I saw my mother in law Sunday and she asked me the same thing. Man, I must look different!
Cool!
That motivates me to continue this hard but rewarding lifestyle. My goal is to be down to a size 15 by the end of the year.
Let's keep up the good work!

Hiya fitintime & New Atkins Friends!

Congrats on those losses! Can't WEIGHT to join ya!

I'm on Day One of Induction and Day One of my life. I'm at an all time high and just sick of it - I know what works - I know what processed foods and junk carbs/comfort carbs are doing to me and how crappy they make me feel so just really want to say I'm on Day One of Induction but also Day One of living a life that makes sense.

Clothes = Arghghghghg! I just had to buy some more giganto Goodwill clothes to get me back to work tonight - button popping my last Goodwill Collection. Yes, I'm furious and sick of myself but also kind of excited because I know that I will get some immediate results with Atkins and that will motivate me.

I also get a lot of inspiration/motivation reading everyones Posts - so tx for being here!

Hi Aud!
Glad to hear from you! You will definately get alot of support here, no doubt.
I'm excited for you that you're starting Induction, it's not as hard as you think. You'll probably go through certain things physically, but all those things past within a few days.
The most exciting part is the weight you will lose, your buttons won't be poping anymore.
Just remember to take everything one day at a time, because today is enough to in itself. Not only did I have to change the way I ate, I had to change my way of thinking.
Such as, to be positive about yourself. Speak good and positive things in your life everyday!
You'll be surprised at how much that helps your outlook towards yourself.
You can do it Aud, I know you can!

Hi ladies-

Sorry I have been MIA. I had an emergency situation I had to take care of with my boyfriend. I have been out of town sti am until tomorrow. My eating hasn't been the best because I have only been eating one meal a day and drinking lots of diet soda and coffee to keep the adrenaline going and handle what I need to handle. I won't weigh in this week until friday.


Hi Aud- Acknowleding our challenges is the first step. We can lose weight and we will together.

Fit -Hope all is well today

Hi Nikki welcome back! And Hi to Punce, and Aud too!
All is well today, I'm just hoping we get some rain here in AZ! It is very muggy and humid right now, everytime we think we're going to get some rain, it goes around us or peters out.
Last night a huge dust storm was coming from the south and I thought for sure it's going to rain. But nothing!
Oh well, there is still a chance all week for rainl.
I'm at work right now and have this on all day. It's easy cuz I work for my Dad at his home office, lol!
Hang in their Nikki, you'll get back in the swing of things again.
I'll check in and see how you Ladies are doing.

2nd day - 2nd cup of coffee.

Even when I was successful with this wol - never could give up caffeine nikki . . . just a must have for me and I lost plenty of lbs. Think its being a 2nd shifter, not sure. Can't remember why the Doc was against caffeine - was it because its a trigger for cravings?

Hope you get some rain soon fit - its really overcast here in MO I just noticed. My late garden can surely use it!

Hiya, Nikki & Aud. Congrats on 30 lbs, Fit -- can't wait until I've lost 30 lbs. Gee, gals, I have no intention of giving up caffeine either. Fresh ground decaf isn't too bad, but not as a regular thing! I've just started the 2-week jump-start plan after 3 weeks of bouncing up & down 254-257. It's more food than I've been eating. We'll see what happens now -- I know a few people have lost more when they started eating a little more. I have hopes!

Hi losers! I'm still hanging in there.

According to atkins caffein can trigger cravings and does affect insulin a little. But I drink coffee and still lose I just have one cup a day. I think most people still drink it and still lose. I think atkins was more concerned with people who drink a LOT of caffein.