Hi.

I am pleased to be joining a forum for the first time. I'm new to atkins and have been on induction for one month. I intend to stick to induction but will allow myself an atkins bar for breakfast when I feel the need. This first month has been a constant effort every day and tough at times and I felt side effects of fatigue, depression and mood swings and I had to force myself not to cave in to any old cravings which were destructive. Managed to incorporate some exercise but not on a daily basis. This month has been tough!

But I feel fantastic. My skin and hair look really good too. I had no idea that 1 month could already make such a difference. My palate has changed as well. I had an atkins bar and couldnt believe how sweet it tasted - even sugar free jelly tastes very sweet to me.

I never thought I could ever do atkins and actually complete the first month. I have read that the success to this thing is to keep going no matter what. Whatever the scale says you are still burning fat. I am doing this for my health mostly and am going to ride this Atkins train far away from my worst nightmare. I dont know how long this train ride is to goal is going to be or if there will be stops along the way but Im staying on it for the sake of my life. Ignoring the atkins naysayers.

Welcome, and congratulations on your success thus far! I'm in my fifth day, so a whole month seems like quite the accomplishment!

You'll find some friendly people here online.

Thank you very much! You're the first to respond. It does feel like an accomplishment so far. Hope your first month will be easier than mine. Once you reach the first two weeks you're well on your way

Congratulations on your loss! That's so great Does a happy dance for you!

I am on my third week now and I fully understand the change in palate. The first time I did LC about 10 years ago I stayed on for two months and then went off. I haven't been able to drink a regular coke or drink since! It's like drinking bottled or canned corn syrup. YUCK!

GRATS again!

That's great! I started Aug. 1, too, and have lost about the same amount. I do find that journaling and being part of this forum helps a great deal! The power of community, eh. And I have a loooong way to go. I'm a bit afraid its easier now than it will be around Christmas...and during the stressful early spring days next year, because I have a LOT of weight to lose. So I'm glad to have people to do this with! Hey, you're welcome to read my journal, if you think of it...

Thanks for that happy dance! I find after the first month one really needs some encouragement so thank you! I will do a little dance now too

Thanks! I think a journal is a great idea especially to look back and see your progress. I also think the best thing is not to obsess too much over everything you eat and remember to enjoy life and do exercise thats fun. Thats why Im filling my time now with dance classes at a health club.

With that attitude you will succeed! Welcome and join in as many discussions as you can. Write in a journal every day and peek into someone else's journals as well! We are on the train together! Goal or Bust!

Congrats!! You are doing fabulous!! Love your attitude!! And yep it's soooo important to just keep at it even when you don't see that scale moving. If you keep at it..it will move again--trust me! Don't overthink it. Just eat good, whole LC foods when you're hungry and consistently stick with it. That's what I have to keep telling myself because in the end that is what really truly works.

Congrats again & again!!!!! So HAPPY for you!!!!!!

Thank you so much!!! xxx

Welcome AC26. So glad to hear that LC is working for you.

AC26, you are doing great. Atkins does work if you stick with it. It's been almost 8 years now for me -- you can do this . . . and, it is worth it !!
Wishing you much low carb success, Alma

Thank you so much Alma. Your success is amazing and a true inspiration!

Wow, look at your stats...soon you'll be in onederland!

Wow! I hope I am as successful as you after 1 month. Congratulations, and keep up the good work.