Hi, my name is Raelynn and I just started Atkins on Monday. I started my weight loss journey a year ago, and was able to lose 50lbs by counting calories and exercising. I had plateaued for several months, and decided to try Atkins (since I love veggies and meat). I am really liking it so far, I feel fantastic and I am down 8 lbs since Monday.

Hi Raelynn.. I am new to this board also. I just started Atkins this week and I am loving it so far. I have been following the plan exactly and I have lost 7 lbs so far. I thought that I would really miss bread and potatoes but I haven't yet. I do miss the occasional bagel with cream cheese. That is one of my favorites!

Hi Chicklo!

I've gone over my carb limit a couple of times (25-30 carbs instead of 20 or less) and I am still seeing results. For me, I miss cereal and milk. We are almost the same weight too.

Just a note to offer a big WELCOME to you both & others to come!

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There is such a terrific group here! Looking forward to geting to know yu!

raelynn!!!! DAHLING!!!!! so nice to see you here! this is a fabulous bunch of wise women... a favorite hangout...

and welcome to you too chicklo.... nice to meet you!

HI Raelynn,
I started on the Atkins thing too on Monday. Not sure how much I lost so far, I will weigh tomorrow morning. I too lost about 80 lbs, with just diet and exercise. I ate in moderation and lots of lean cuisines, but then I got bored when i plateaued for nearly a year!!!!!! Now I have gained 20 back so I am looking to get a jump start with this and hopes it leads to a more moderate diet....carbs were my mainstay! I have stayed under the 20 carb limit everyday, but I have not been able to go off the diet coke!. I did only have one cup of coffee this week, but I am thinking about going back to a cup a day. Caffiene doesn't seem to increase my appetite, and I enjoy it sooooooo much. I think one cup a day will be okay??!!! I also have had trouble witht he 4 ozs of cheese limit, but I think over thime I can decrease that too, It has just been hard to give it all up!!!!! Good luck to you!!!!1

Lilybutt

Welcome to the Low Carb Forum! There is lots of info, understanding and plain old good advice in this part of the 3FC Coop.
Re Coffee and diet Coke - don't tell anybody but I've never given them up. I have to keep SOME vices!

MamaJ and Ruthxxx ~ Thanks!

jiffypop ~ Hi!!!!

lilybutt ~ I also lost almost 80 lbs (went from 280ish to 203) by eating less and exercising, then gained back to 240, and now am losing again. I've been between 220-225 for the last few months on a plateau and I desperately want to get back down again. I felt just awesome when I was at 203 (I am still kicking myself for giving up when I plateaued there too). But I'll be there again. I don't consume caffeine because I developped an allergy to it a few months ago and had to quit my coffee. I will sometimes get a decaf because I like how coffee tastes, but I get horrible headaches and my cheeks get really hot if I drink coffee (I've never been much of a pop person).