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    Back on plan ... my story

    I promised myself I wouldnt be one of 'those' people that went off plan and then struggled to get back but here I am.

    I started last July and lost over 90lbs through to March this year.... then I just stalled out.... nothing would break the stall... for three or more months I ate on plan and maintained or crept up slightly and then I just had a craving for sugar that would not go away so out of frustration I fed it .... and here I am about 30 lbs back on. I have restarted so many times in the last few months but only last a few days and I am just stalled.. i dont lose anything. I have realised though that I never really start over I just pick up where I left off which was really a little too many legal foods and I had added in nuts and fruit.... so today I went back to basics... back to strict induction and have survived day one. Water has never been a problem for me.. it is all I drink mostly so that is the easy part. I as at 18 carbs today,, I am back to updating my fitday and trying to use all the tools that worked for me before (like reading the boards here)

    I just need all the help and encouragement I can get to make it through this time.. I know I will be strong if I get through 4 or 5 days.. I was heading for wonderland before... I want to see it before Christmas....

    I am so hoping the one golden shot theory is false!!!

    Tracy
    Started 21st July 20040
    Re start 4th September 2005

    70 lbs gone for good

    6 days cheat free

    HW314.5/223 Restart: 253/244.5/150
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    Re: Back on plan ... my story

    Hi Ausgirl, and welcome back to ADBB! The one shot theory is only a theory, and it didn't hit me. I lost 21 pounds my first week on induction after losing 107 pounds in 10 months and then outting back over 40 of them.


    Everybody's body is different. But I'm not taking the chance that my fat cells are going to just give up the weight easily, either! If we all do it right this time, we'll be so glad that we did!
    ADBB Moderator Emeritus
    My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
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    • #3
      Re: Back on plan ... my story

      Welcome Back Ausgirl. I've learned to never judge your accomplishment by others. Atkins will work regardless of how fast or slow the weight comes off and you'll feel great. We are all cheering you on!!
      Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



      Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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      • #4
        Re: Back on plan ... my story

        Welcome, welcome, welcome! SO glad to have you! And of course, we're all in this together, so you can count on us for support.

        Make sure you read all of the stickies above in this forum. Especially the slow scale part and the one about measuring every 2 weeks.

        ANd post EVERY DAY. MANY TIMES. I think almost everyone here will agree that staying in touch, through the good and the not-so-good, is what keeps us legal and sane.
        Started Atkins 2d time 6/20/05
        218/187/140
        Measuring every 2 weeks
        As of 10/31/05, losta total of 56.75 inches!



        Minimum 45 min cardio per day

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        • #5
          Re: Back on plan ... my story

          You are NOT on your own hun. I have been here so many times .

          I think what we have to do is not dwell on the past, but start clean and not repeat the same mistakes as we made previously.

          I didn't have trouble with the food as such, except had craving for Sultana Bran but I can honestly say, that has long gone now.

          The two problems I had were drinking my 2 ltrs plus of water each day and exercise and these two are still going to be a bone of contention with me. However, I am trying to train my brain to welcome and love exercise and even become an exercise addict, lol. So many people have said to me that once they started exercising they could not stop

          I noticed in your post you didn't mention exercise, do you do any exercise because maybe that is why you are stalling.

          I am going to go to the gym at work during my lunch break, that is the only way I will stick to it. When I get home from work, all I want to do is chill, i'm not the type to be getting home and then getting ready to go back out again. Once i'm home, I like to stay home, lol

          Also, try not to beat yourself up, that will just make you feel worse.

          Just take one day at a time.
          Love & Hugs

          Lou
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          Start Date = 06 Sept 05 ~ Start Weight = 201 lbs
          1st Goal = to lose 42 lbs by 01 Dec 05
          Target Weight/Date = 126 lbs by 17 May 06



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          • #6
            Re: Back on plan ... my story

            Louise, I'm with ya on the water. It's a real struggle for me and I think in the last month I have failed more than succeeded. However, I keep trying, and I'm determined! What's interesting is that for the first 6 weeks, I was drinking 140 oz a day with NO PROBLEM! Then I suddenly......stopped. YIKES!
            Started Atkins 2d time 6/20/05
            218/187/140
            Measuring every 2 weeks
            As of 10/31/05, losta total of 56.75 inches!



            Minimum 45 min cardio per day

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            • #7
              Re: Back on plan ... my story

              welcome back. Check out some of the new forums and make yourself at home.
              by the book atkinseer

              started 6/1/02 at 313
              goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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              • #8
                Re: Back on plan ... my story

                To be honest, it's not just water I have a problem drinking, it's just drinking in general. I just don't really feel thirsty and 3 drinks a day are enough for me.

                I don't drink Fizzy pop, just water with lots of ice and a slice of either lemon or orange. I just find it so hard to drink so much
                Love & Hugs

                Lou
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                Start Date = 06 Sept 05 ~ Start Weight = 201 lbs
                1st Goal = to lose 42 lbs by 01 Dec 05
                Target Weight/Date = 126 lbs by 17 May 06



                Lbs lost (highlighted pink when lost) =

                5~10~15~20~25~30~40~45~50~55~60~65~70~75

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                • #9
                  Re: Back on plan ... my story

                  Tracy,
                  I have just restarted, too. Your post could be about me, I had stalled out for a while as well & it really dicouraged me.
                  Glad you are back, Your Christmas goal sounds like a great motivator!
                  jenny

                  32/F 288/???/165
                  230-Low on Atkins

                  restarted Aug. 31, 2005
                  BCtcCW Crew: 320 of 500 minutes of exercise for Sept completed so far!

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