How to start over

[kallard]

I am curious how other STAC members got back on the program. Did you go back to where you left off? Did you start from induction?

I started with induction, but really miss my nuts (ok, sounds funny). I am also ignoring the limit on Splenda/coffee/soda, etc. I don't think I could make it through the day with 5 children without SOMETHING to enjoy. (I am a teacher on vacation.)

[Sarah1341]

Re: How to start over

It took me a while to get moving. My biggest help was finding a buddy on this board. We email and check in with each other everyday. Since then, I have been right on track. Thanks Dragonflymoon!!

Also, I do the same as you, I have my diet coke, I use splenda when I need it. I also have a bad habit of following the old book. I don't have a copy of it anymore, but the rules are stuck in my mind. So, I may not count some things that others do.

I also started exercising right away this time around. Last time I waited until I'd lost a little weight.

Hope that helps and good luck on your weight loss journey!

[Finelly]

Re: How to start over

KALLARD! WOO HOO!

I am ALSO a teacher on vacation and I am ALSO in San Diego!!!!!! Pm me !!!!
What I did was try three bazillion times to do it on my own (induction) between December and May, and ended up bombing out each time.

Then I came back on this board, found this forum, and started induction again. I've been cheat-free ever since. Like you, I ignore the splenda limitations to a certain extent, because it never stalled me before.

Unfortunately, I am losing pounds VERY slowly this time around, but I feel fantastic and am still losing inches.

I plan to stay on induction for awhile, especially since it's slow coming off. But if you really miss nuts, you should move to OWL faster, I would think!

How cool that we are in the same profession and same city!

[Terry]

Re: How to start over

This time I jumped right back in feet first and the only thing I havent given up is coffee in the morning. 2 cups and I dont feel it has hindered me but if there comes a time when I need to tweak a little it will be one of the things I look at. It doesnt seem to be make me crave anything. I do use up some of my carb count with the heavy cream because I dont drink it black.

Nuts however, I couldnt do before unless I was out someplace and getting lightheaded from lack of food then I would grab a bag to make me feel better but to have them daily and at my disposal. I would be into them ALL the time.

The BEST thing when I re-inducted almost a month ago was coming here and finding the brand spanking new forum and all the great people who have been here every day. I find it the number one reason why I have been able to do so well this time. There have been other boards but none have been as helpful as everyone here has been.