Atkins is the Best for me!

[Jack0423]

I started Atkins back in June of 2003 and over 1-1/2 yrs lost 161 pounds, Started at 324#'s down to 163, Than last summer, I started inviting friends over nightly. Ben & Jerries Ice cream, Followed by atkins bars than snickers and by 02/07 I was back up to 200#'s. How depressing that was, I got all the way down to 34" Waist pants, That no longer fit, Then I bought 36", Then 36" with the elastic extra stretch, Then 38" wide pants, When they felt tight. I had to look at reality. The chocolate cravings were insane. Finally I went cold turkey, Back on Atkins full time and lost 27 pounds, Now down to 172, I have 9 to go, My 34" fit great and it's great to be in control again. I feel extremely confident with this way of living. At times I'd love to have a carb item. But I know it would set me back. For those struggling like I did, It can be done. But It has to be done 100%. No cheating, Weekends off etc. Best of Luck, Enjoy the 4th!

[Outback Jess]

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Hey Jack, welcome back! Nothing like that "CLICK" of reality when you really really realize "this is for me and this is for life!". Once you realize this, everything seems to flow, we tend to cooperate in a new way, because WE KNOW, and I mean really KNOW that this is for us, and it works best for us! I get it too.

[buffy67]

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Hey, Jack:

Thanks for your post. I sometimes struggle with the idea of a "day off". I know that it is the best WOL for me and the freedom from the cravings it brings to me, but, there are still days where it is a struggle.

Once an addict always an addict.

Welcome back! Thanks for reaffirming this lifestyle for me!

Buffy

[BLAZING IN FL]

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Thanks Jack, I just posted a thread about trying not to fall off during the difficult times, right now is hard for me, I have had to many veggies and need a change, but i'm not going to cheat, been cheat free for 35 days now....thanks for the boost. wish they could make no carb pop corn.

[SandyL2002]

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Welcome back You are doing great!

[DebOnAtkins]

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Hey Jack Happy 4th to you too!

I have about 35 pounds that I want to lose. I just restarted Atkins again and I know it is the only way to go for me. I feel so much better when I follow this WOE there is just no comparison to any other "diet".

[apple]

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Welcome back to Atkins, Jack! Sounds like you know the plan and will do great things!

[Jack0423]

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Thank You all for the encouragement, It's wonderful to be losing weight and not being hungry. For me it's all about controlling my thoughts and staying focused. Staying on Atkin"s has far greater benefits, Than when I cheated on the diet and set myself back another week. It's a nice feeling walking through my Manhattan neighborhood and getting compliments on my wgt loss again. I sincerely wish everyone the best of luck in their Atkins Journey.

[guekjian]

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Hey Buffy...you are so right...once an addict always an addict...that really struck a chord today...