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I did well on Atkins 4 years ago, then when I reached my goal I quit the regimen and just keep an eye on the carbs I ate. This actually worked pretty well for a couple of years, then I decided that a couple bites of a potato that came with the steak couldn’t hurt much (it did) and while I don’t crave sweets, I’d try a little bit of the cake or pie. I really could quit at a bite or 2.
Ya know thinking back I really torpedoed my wife (sorry babe). We would go out to eat, she would stop when she was starting to get full. The waitress would ask if we wanted dessert, she would say no and I’d order a piece of pie. I’d take a bite, maybe 2 and push it away knowing full well that she wouldn’t be able to let it go to waste. At the time we would laugh about it and I sort of felt that she wouldn’t order what she wanted so I would do her a favor and order it and leave most of it for her. Now that I think about I wasn’t doing her any favors at all.
Anyway in a couple of more years here I am.
I’m finding Atkins easier this time around. First time I felt I could eat unlimited amounts of meats, and I did. It took me quite a while to realize that I was eating because I could and not because I even wanted it. I remember when the realization hit, I cut my consumption by about a third.
I expected the headaches this time. Know about my favorite crutch – Ketostix. Anytime I need encouragement I use a Stix and remind myself that Atkins is working for me and I’m burning the weight off.
I learned about these types of support boards (this board is great!!).
So I’ve got my first week behind me, and while it wasn’t perfect it was close. I think that I’m signed up for boot camp, either way I’m back and I will get induction right.
Later
Ya know thinking back I really torpedoed my wife (sorry babe). We would go out to eat, she would stop when she was starting to get full. The waitress would ask if we wanted dessert, she would say no and I’d order a piece of pie. I’d take a bite, maybe 2 and push it away knowing full well that she wouldn’t be able to let it go to waste. At the time we would laugh about it and I sort of felt that she wouldn’t order what she wanted so I would do her a favor and order it and leave most of it for her. Now that I think about I wasn’t doing her any favors at all.
Anyway in a couple of more years here I am.
I’m finding Atkins easier this time around. First time I felt I could eat unlimited amounts of meats, and I did. It took me quite a while to realize that I was eating because I could and not because I even wanted it. I remember when the realization hit, I cut my consumption by about a third.
I expected the headaches this time. Know about my favorite crutch – Ketostix. Anytime I need encouragement I use a Stix and remind myself that Atkins is working for me and I’m burning the weight off.
I learned about these types of support boards (this board is great!!).
So I’ve got my first week behind me, and while it wasn’t perfect it was close. I think that I’m signed up for boot camp, either way I’m back and I will get induction right.
Later
I tried several times to restart and would never make it that long. This time is different. I am super motivated and committed. You sound committed too. Yay us!
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