I did it.. sort of..

[Machel]

First off I would just like to say hello to everyone. I've been off and on with this forum for quiet a while, mostly just lurking. Ive been on atkins for about 2 years, with 2 serious attempts, and today I began my 1st day of the 3rd and final attempt! Thats why I decided to come back to , I remember what a big insparationt they were to me and Im sure they will be now.

I was only hmm, just under double the ammount of carbs I was supposta have, but I'm not going to "restart" as I've told myself ever day for the past about 8 months. This probably isnt the best time for me to begin, I have a lung infection, bronchittus as well as a few other health concerns (the main reason I was over was because I had to have certain things to get well) But Ive made up my mind and if I dont stick with it I never will.

So this is just mostly a hello post, thanks for listening, and hopefully I'll be posting alot more in the next months!

[Spikette]

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Welcome Back! You've come to the right place...lots of support and encouragement here at STAC. You sound determined and committed and I'm sure you will do just fine!

[Laurenfra]

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We are glad you are posting. This is a great place to get support.

[Elizellen]

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Hi Machel
Welcome to our family.

I hope you work through your health problems soon. Just follow the plan as best you can - and stick to induction levels of food as closely as you can. I would not try to account for the carbs from your medicine but just take what you need to get better.

[shashee]

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Welcome Back!! Focus on getting yourself better, Im sure you can still do this WOE while nursing yourself back to health. Even if its not 100%, you can still start yourself off.

Your health is more important, so take care of yourself!! We are here for you if you need anything

[cleochatra]

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Hi, Sydney! You've already shown you know how to work this way of eating!

What caused you to stop the first 2 times, if I might ask? Id you are an emotional eater or need some extra oomphies, don't be afraid to join the Dr Phil Reading Club we have in this forum. You can come in at any time. It's a book that helkps deal with the emotional and psychological, while Atkins deals with the diet.

If weight loss was all physical and not mental, it'd be as easy and natural as breaking wind after eating a can of saurkraut at Oktoberfest!

[Machel]

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Thanks everyone for the encouragment! I'm feeling a little better today . Also, cleochatra I think I might just do that!
I do have a small question tho, if anyone can help... I have the DANDR.. somewhere... it appears to have gone missing since yesterday, I'm gunna look for it when I feel a little better. But can anyone refresh me on how much water we need to drink every day on induction? Thanks so much

[cleochatra]

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Water to drink on any given day, even past induction is 64 ounces, plus another 8 for every 25 pounds you are overweight. I'm so glad you're feeling better!

[loser4life]

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Welcome back!!! You can do this!!!!

[Starmaker]

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Rikki!!! Looks like you are gonna make that Onederland goal by Halloween! Wow! Congrats! Happy Dancin for you! Me and my fatty liver are sad that we can't join you in Onederland as soon, but my doc said, its goona take me a little bit longer to lose seeing that my liver has to lose fat first before I do. I will be there soon! Hold de door!

[loser4life]

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thanks star!!! I am hoping but the scale jumped way way up on me today!!! I am hoping I just ate way too much sodium the past couple of days and not enough water- changing that as of today though!!!! lower sodium and *tons* of water! And you know I will definitely hold the door for you!!!!