I just began induction on March 14. I have over 100 pounds to lose and was hoping to be in a group to make sure I was doing things right. I could use any support I can get and would happily support others. I have a horrible time losing weight and am hoping this may be a good jumpstart. I have read Atkins book and feel I'm ready to be serious!

Hello to all!
piper66

Hi Piper

Welcome to a great group of ppl.....who will be more than willing to help you along the way

Hi piper!!! jump in and join the crowd we lobve newbies it inspires us to get and stay on the straight and narrow!

Welcome, Piper. Ask lots of questions and join us on the Daily thread too. You will find this group very supportive and full of good advice. We all know how hard it is to lose weight, believe me!

Welcome Piper!

Welcome,
This is my 3rd week. So far so good except I have gotten a terrible cold and have been living on cough drops which I am sure have way to many carbs.
Hang in there we can lose together.
Kteach

Welcome Piper. It really helps to post a lot and get support. Check out the food logs thread for menu ideas. I have been doing this off and on since October. Some of the most valuable tips I can give you are:

1. Drink all your water - it helps to wash the fat away (literally)
2. Exercise is really important. Even just walking is great. 1/2 hour per day.
3. Vitamins will help too, esp. potassium and magnesium.
4. Don't skimp on the fats in the beginning. Allow yourself what you need to feel satisfied. The longer you do low carb, the less hungry you will be and your fat consumption will naturally lower.
5. If you must have carbs try to have them early in the day.
6. Don't be discouraged if you fail. I have fallen off the wagon many times. What keeps me coming back is how much better I felt doing this WOE, and how easy it is in terms of a 'diet.'
7. Don't be discouraged if you plateau. You are still losing fat even if it is not measurable on the scale. Taking measurements is helpful.
8. Avoid alchohol whenever possible. I am a big wine drinker but sometimes if I have wine then it is easier to justify eating carb laden foods. Beer is killer in terms of carbs. If you must drink stick to white wine or vodka drinks. I haven't seen this subject addressed much on these boards, but I know I must have some fellow winos out there! Wine feels like a celebration to me.

Tilly I whine every day and it does not bother me!

I was a die hard BUD Light and Michelob light beer drinker til recently - I like White Wine - but it tends to lower my resistance to those high carb foods....My new favorite is Vodka and diet sprite or diet tonic. with lime of course!!!

However drink in moderation!!!!!