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  • #1

    Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

    Since I can't see a Third Time Around forum lol

    I've tried and failed at atkins more than three times, but only three proper attempts I've had at it. Both times, I found it extremely difficult, and that was mainly the reason I gave up. The second time, back in June, I was doing so well and was a month into it, having lost 15lbs, when my bf got taken into hospital, and I had to fly to be with him, so I had no choice over food, it was literally what I could get my hands on. So Atkins went out the window.

    But I'm not sure why, maybe it's sheer determination, but this third time around has almost been a breeze, and I've last much longer than I have ever before! I came to realization that I couldnt let myself get any bigger, and I had to do it.

    But it's great to see that I'm not the only one who has had to try time and time again to succeed!
    Steph - Age: 24 yrs - Height: 5'4" - Original Weight: 170 lbs - Current Weight: 155 lbs - Goal Weight: 120 lbs - STAC




    My Daily Atkins Blog

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    Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

    For me, it's been the 100th time around but I figured that if I wanted to get any smaller, I ought to stick with it to the best of my ability and circumstances. You have done so well this time around, keep up the good work and you'll be where you want to be in no time!
    27 F 5' 7"
    Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
    After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

    I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

    Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

    Minigoals:
    To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
    To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
    199lbs:
    189lbs:
    179lbs:
    169lbs:
    159lbs:
    149lbs:
    139lbs:
    129lbs:
    Goal!:

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    • #3
      Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

      Good for you, Steph!!

      I have been one of the lucky ones who hasn't needed to start over (yet) and I so admire those of you who have fought the battle several (or many) times and still succeed.
      Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
      Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



      Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





      F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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      • #4
        Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

        I think that if we took a poll of the STAC membership we would find lots of third, fouth and fifth timers.



        41 pounds down and counting

        If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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        • #5
          Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

          <raising hand> 8th? 9th?
          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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          • #6
            Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

            Welcome!
            Restarted 04/09/2007
            27/Female/5'9

            Start/Current/
            ?/232/

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            • #7
              Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

              Welcome! It sounds like you are on the right track this time! I am starting again for the 20th time or something like that. You are not alone!
              149.8/no weigh/ 119



              1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
              what the rungs mean to me:
              rung 1 - more veggies
              rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
              rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
              rung 4 - berries, melon
              rung 5 - wine -
              rung 6 - beans, hummus
              rung 7 - other fruits
              rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
              rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
              Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
              (on to pre-maintenance)

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              • #8
                Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

                It is not how many times you fall, but how many times you get up!

                Never give up!!
                ~Kat
                F, 45, 5'7"



                A year from now you'll wish you had started today

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                • #9
                  Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

                  It is truly only my second time on Atkins, but throughout my adult life I've gained and lost hundreds of pounds. Now that I've found the reason for the yo-yoing, and why I seemed to eat constantly in my past life, this time I plan to get to goal and stay there!

                  Welcome to STAC, Steph. It's the friendliest, most comfortable forum on the board, IMHO!
                  -Chris



                  Male, 58 5'4"
                  First time around: 218/147/135 -- 71 pounds lost
                  This time around: 193.5/184.5/135 -- 9 pounds lost

                  Down 33.5 pounds from highest weight

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                  • #10
                    Re: Third time around for me, but I'll join in here anyway!

                    Speaking of gaining and losing... I need advice for strech marks.... I have huge nasty ones on my sides that actually look like sonmeone was clawing at my skin and left purple gashes....

                    Anyone have any remedies of how to lightenup these bad boys???


                    Originally posted by Chris
                    It is truly only my second time on Atkins, but throughout my adult life I've gained and lost hundreds of pounds. Now that I've found the reason for the yo-yoing, and why I seemed to eat constantly in my past life, this time I plan to get to goal and stay there!

                    Welcome to STAC, Steph. It's the friendliest, most comfortable forum on the board, IMHO!

                    RE-RE-Start date 1/16/06
                    Top weight- 237
                    SW: 225(backslid 6lbs with the holidays)
                    CW: 225
                    Mini Goal 200 (going to get hair extensions put in when I reach this weight)
                    GW: 165
                    26/female

                    Knicknack Challenge!!! - 14 days cheat free



                    Before- 233

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