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  • #1

    Nervous to get back on Atkins

    Hi all,

    I am very apprehensively restarting Atkins after being off for quite some time. About 3 years ago, I went from my highest weight (223) to my current weight (179 or so) in a matter of months, then spent the next 3 years yo yo'ing between Atkins and a low cal diet to try to get below that number. I have been unsuccessful in losing any more weight, although I have maintained.

    After 3 months of STRICT 1500 calorie low cal/high fiber diet, the scale has not moved. Therefore, I am planning to restart the only plan that has ever gotten results for me, ATKINS. I am very nervous to go back on Atkins, as I miss eating summer fruits and vegetables in unlimited quantities and I do not look forward to the constipation, breath, etc. However, Atkins has been the only thing that has WORKED for me EVER!!

    Has anyone else been apprehensive about restarting Induction and if so what did you do to overcome?

    Thanks!
    HW223/CW150?/GW135

    Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
    Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
    Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
    Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
    Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
    Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
    Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
    Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
    Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
    NEW Mini Goal: 145
    FINAL GOAL: 135




    START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140
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  • #2
    Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

    Yep, always have been apprehensive, but then Atkins is a way of eating for life with a healthy side dish of exercise and water. What kept me back on?? Writing down my reasons and goals and burning the excuses up for not focusing on my reasons and goals to being healthy. Oh, and exercise.


    Hope that helps a little..

    Best wishes!

    April 2007: 212
    Today: 190:D :walking
    1st Goal 189
    Goal: 165




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    • #3
      Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

      Thanks for the encouragement! I am training for a half marathon in September so I am also nervous about doing the long runs with minimal carbs on board, although I have read lots of encouraging things on this board in relation to that.

      This will also be the first time I am doing Induction with NO SCALE....so freeing!!!
      HW223/CW150?/GW135

      Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
      Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
      Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
      Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
      Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
      Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
      Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
      Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
      Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
      NEW Mini Goal: 145
      FINAL GOAL: 135




      START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140

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      • #4
        Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

        i like the idea of doing induction with no scale...unfortunately, the scale still does damage when i don't like the number i am seeing...to overcome my apprehension, i made some motivational signs to remind me of my goals...and that i had and continue to have the power to change my self and my life. good luck to you! keep posting. it really does help.
        jen
        "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin
        female/40 years/5 feet 5.5 inches
        original starting weight=245
        bw=194 (07/09/08 - restart)

        goal 1=clean induction

        245 180

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        • #5
          Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

          The signs idea is a great one, thanks! I have so much anxiety associated wth my weight as it is, and starting Induction only adds to that. This time around I may jump right off to OWL; usually I stick on extended Induction until I can't stand the food choices and then quit altogether.
          HW223/CW150?/GW135

          Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
          Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
          Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
          Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
          Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
          Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
          Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
          Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
          Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
          NEW Mini Goal: 145
          FINAL GOAL: 135




          START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140

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          • #6
            Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

            yeah...i have that habit as well. i stick with induction as long as i can, lose weight, feel great...and then forget about OWL...this time, i am doing it right.
            jen
            "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin
            female/40 years/5 feet 5.5 inches
            original starting weight=245
            bw=194 (07/09/08 - restart)

            goal 1=clean induction

            245 180

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            • #7
              Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

              Hi PartyTrouble.. Welcome to the board.. You need to go into Atkins thinking..this is how i am going to eat for the rest of my life.. I know once you start you will feel so much better that you won't want to eat any other way...
              Sandy
              40th birthday June 27,2009


              Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
              Current Weight 271
              Goal Weight 150
              Female/40

              Mini Goals
              #1-Get into 260's-
              #2-Get into 250's-
              #3-Get into 240's
              #4-Get into 230's



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              • #8
                Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

                I too am nervous about re-starting Atkins and I don't have that much to loose
                but am so hard on myself when I cheat. I hate it that my body/weight reflects
                my moods at times and right now I am not in a very good mood because it is summer and I feel chubby and fat. BUT I know this WOE DOES WORK and all I can do is just GO FOR IT and get over the anxiety. Even though this is my third time to do Atkins I am anxious that it will not work for me--it did before so I trust it will again. Thanks for any support I can gain to get off this roller coaster of carb eating!
                Pie4me

                Stay under 150 pounds

                Don't worry & be happy!

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                • #9
                  Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

                  I know EXACTLY what you mean....I am afraid it might not work and that if the 'magic' doesn't take place, I will GAIN weight from what I am eating!! I think we have to just trust...if we do follow the plan EXACTLY, it WILL work. We have to not be afraid to stick to the plan! I think your mood will be a lot better in about 2 weeks!!
                  HW223/CW150?/GW135

                  Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
                  Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
                  Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
                  Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
                  Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
                  Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
                  Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
                  Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
                  Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
                  NEW Mini Goal: 145
                  FINAL GOAL: 135




                  START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140

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                  • #10
                    Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

                    Yep.......you are looking at the Queen of "I'll start tomorrow". Actually that quote slowly progressed to "I'll start someday" and then to "oh well..."

                    I've been afraid of failure, I've had poor self-control and I've been downright lazy. I've had my setbacks, cheats and failures, but the only way to start is to JUST START!
                    32 y/o female/ 5'3"

                    PREVIOUS STATS (FEB 2007)
                    HW 244 / End Weight: 236

                    CURRENT STATS (7/25/08 )
                    HW 250 /CW 239 /GW 135

                    MILESTONES
                    7/25/08...250 lbs
                    8/12/08...239
                    8/21/08...236















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                    • #11
                      Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

                      Go back on Atkins.

                      Add more exercise in for 14 days.

                      Get the weight off.

                      It will melt off.

                      Then you'll see the result and you'll be motivated to keep it going....

                      Just my 2 cents.
                      Motivatation. Trust. Control. Result. Repeat.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Nervous to get back on Atkins

                        SO helpful! Thanks!
                        HW223/CW150?/GW135

                        Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
                        Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
                        Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
                        Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
                        Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
                        Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
                        Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
                        Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
                        Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
                        NEW Mini Goal: 145
                        FINAL GOAL: 135




                        START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140

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