Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

[Woofy]

*sigh* I'm sure my story is not unique.

I started the Atkins WOL/WOE in Sep 2004 at a weight of 150lbs. I did really well, and at my lowest, I was at 125lbs.

Well, I don't think I had a specific time that I can pinpoint at that I slacked off...

It was just me slowly not watching what I eat, and next thing I know, 3 years later, I am back at 150 lbs.

Aargh... all those hard work all went *poof*...

My current horrible cravings of poutine (fries with cheese curds drizzled with gravy) is very similar to the horrible cravings of chocolate I had prior to starting Atkins in 2004. Chocolate cravings are gone, only to be replaced by poutine cravings.

The horrible cravings triggered memories... memories of reading the DANDR, eating great, lots of energy, exercise etc...

I guess it's time to come home...

[dreamof145]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Welcome home, Woofy. Jump into the activities here, make make lots of friends and enjoy getting back into the swing of life, health and happiness. We're all here for you, keep us posted on your progress. You did it before, so you should have no trouble re-routing your life-style back to goal. Best wishes.

[Sherri]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Welcome home Woofy! Don't beat yourself up about it. What's important is that you found your way back to what you know works. Good for you! I look forward to seeing your progress. Post often and let us know how you're doing.

[Lashonda]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Welcome Home Woofy I'm Taneisha I'm practically new to this board. But I Welcome you back to Atkins, we all faulter sometimes with our diets

[MrsBrittney]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Ahh, sounds like MY story.. if you just replace poutines with frosted cookies. LOL.

Welcome back!

[Outback Jess]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Hey Woofy, yep things will creep up on you, as you allow them back into your life, then they take over!!!!
Time to let good low carb foods, water and exercise take over your life again, and oh the rewards!!!!

[Evermind]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Welcome back! Not an unfamiliar story. Poutines, frosted cookies, Little Debbie Snack Cakes...........same thing.

Pull up a seat, get to work, and the rewards will begin almost immediately! Post early and often - you've got a great team here!

[Woofy]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Thanks, everyone, for your encouragement.

Going through the 2nd day of Induction, and feeling tired... can't wait for that burst of energy to come back.

[smiley2]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Hello, I'm back after a year or more as well. Hope induction goes well!!

[blue996]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Your story sounds like my story except my weapon of choice was chocolate cake. I stopped Atkins in 2003 (at 135 pounds) and never learnt about OWL and all the phases and gradually gained the weight back plus some more! Good luck!!!

[Woofy]

Re: Restarting Atkins after a 2 year lapse

Thanks, everyone, for your support.

I had a tough day today... Perhaps I shouldn't have started this WOE this week, seeing how I have volunteered to be a teacher for one day, delivering the Economics of Staying in School program. It definitely did not help that my partner and I were assigned to a class with a few troubled kids, and lots of rowdy teenagers.

I almost wanted to pig out on poutine after the session end, but had to bite the bullet, and went for a bunless burger instead...

What a day....