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    Second Time Around (for the second time)

    Well I'm back to do this again! This is my 3rd time after falling off the wagon twice before. This is my 4th day of induction. The induction flu this time around was horrible! I have dropped 5.5 pounds since Monday.

    I'm having a hard time coming up with different things to eat. I live in a very small town so its hard finding low carb items. I finally ordered a atkins cookbook hoping it will help me this time and maybe I can find some simple recipes for things like home-made salad dressing. I ordered my Dukes Mayo and it arrived yesterday. Today I must of slipped up and ate some hidden carbs because I am having hunger pangs already. Which i usually dont have if Im strict in what I eat. Im kinda frustrated right now. I want to succeed this time!

    My lowest weight on Atkins was 136.0. I am at my highest weight EVER and I am very disgusted.

    So any suggestions or tips would be very appreciated today!
    Restart Date: March 31, 2010
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    Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

    Just hang in there, you know from experience that it works. It's not a race, slow and steady is the way to do it right. Don't give up, knowing that it works is half the battle. Stick around here, these people are a wonderful inspiration.

    413 squats so far this month!

    36y F, ht: 5,5 223/206/150, RE-Start date: Feb. 19, 2008

    Current mini goals:
    199 Goal by Easter:confused:~treat myself to a pedicure
    180 Goal by Sept. ~spend a day at Glen Ivy Spa
    160 Goal by Dec. ~spider vein therapy for my legs
    150 Goal by Feb. ~big bitchin new tattoo ;)

    >>>>
    B4 @ 223. Good grief,
    I'm the size of Dora!

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    • #3
      Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

      Armywife, you can do this! If you are having hunger pains then eat something legal, don't let yourself feel deprived. You may not have eaten something hidden, you may just be hungry!

      You don't need to worry about finding pre-made low carb items, there are so many great recipes out there. I'm sure the cookbook will help you, also try looking at the recipe section of this forum! I get a lot of ideas on what to make from people on this board- these guys are pros! We're all rooting for you!
      ~Amy~

      5'7", 24 years old
      (Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150

      1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs




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      • #4
        Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

        Thanks for the encouragement! I guess I have some reading to do!


        Does anyone else have kids and do you find it hard to cook 2 seperate meals? Any tips?
        Restart Date: March 31, 2010

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        • #5
          Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

          I'd really recommend you try to stay away from "products". For many they're just pale imitations of the real thing and often lead to falling off the wagon.

          There's tons of great recipes and ideas all over these forums and the internet. It means more cooking, more prep work and less convienience, but it also means a smaller butt...

          Good luck
          Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
          Starting date: 01/19/2008
          Starting Weight: 340
          Current Weight: 288.2
          Goal Weight: 210
          Major Goals and Milestones
          299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
          265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
          249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
          230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
          210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
          Current Challenges:
          CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
          Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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          • #6
            Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

            Originally posted by armywife38
            Thanks for the encouragement! I guess I have some reading to do!


            Does anyone else have kids and do you find it hard to cook 2 seperate meals? Any tips?
            My tip is more of a question. why are you cooking two meals?

            This is how I do it in my house: Last night we had baked chicken. I cooked green beans cause I can eat them and my kids love them. If you wanted garlic bread it was there. If they didn't want green beans I would have cooked wax beans for me and mac and cheese for them. Or I'd cook them a packet of those pasta noodle things? Lipton makes them.

            I just cook a meat and then a veggie and another side if I need more foods or if they want another option. If they want a food that I totally cannot eat - like lasagna - That's the night I eat my fish or stirfry or whatever I cook that they totally frown up, which is not often anymore

            You may have to change a few things here and there, but for the most part they can eat what you.


            Rachel
            SW Louisiana
            I can do it!







            October 30,2006

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            • #7
              Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

              Originally posted by armywife38
              Well I'm back to do this again! This is my 3rd time after falling off the wagon twice before. This is my 4th day of induction. The induction flu this time around was horrible! I have dropped 5.5 pounds since Monday.
              Armywife! Congrats on the 5.5 so far! Just keep on keeping on and visit the board as much as you can! Take it one day at a time, be positive, read old messages on this board, especially the "stickys", drink lots of water and do some form of exercise/physical activity. YOU CAN DO THIS!
              We all can do it!!!!

              RE-INDUCTION, 2/20/08: sw275/cw269/fw170
              22/22/8
              3/7/08= 269 4/15/08= 5/2/08= 5/30/08= 6/27/08= 7/25/08= 8/22/08= 9/19/08=

              7.5/100 Miles walked, swam or biked,
              in April Mileage Challenge
              25/300 Push-ups in April Push Up Challenge
              0/400 Squats in April Squat Challenge
              100ozs water a day/April Water Challenge
              0/30lbs.
              146/2,880 mins. Century Club Fitness Challenge

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              • #8
                Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                Yep, 3 picky kids and one picky husband.
                Tonight I made Crockpot steak fajitas with bells peppers, onions, tomatoes ect. I ate that with sour cream and smashed avocado. I heated up tortillas and a can of pinto beans for the kids and husband.

                Yesterday I made Artachokes, which the family loves too. I made stir fry chicken with soy sauce and put lettuce leaves on the table for wraps. I made some rice for the kids on the side.

                The day before I think I made fish with green beans and I baked potoatos for the kids.

                See don't make seperate meals, just add some sides for the others and make sure you have a legal veggie to share... who knows it might rub off on them.

                I had to get out of the habbit of making Mac n cheese, hambergur helper and pasta everynight. Now it's basically a meat that we all share, a veggie that we all share and a 1 side for the kids that I don't eat.

                I have a 3 week dinner menu rotation if you need more ideas

                413 squats so far this month!

                36y F, ht: 5,5 223/206/150, RE-Start date: Feb. 19, 2008

                Current mini goals:
                199 Goal by Easter:confused:~treat myself to a pedicure
                180 Goal by Sept. ~spend a day at Glen Ivy Spa
                160 Goal by Dec. ~spider vein therapy for my legs
                150 Goal by Feb. ~big bitchin new tattoo ;)

                >>>>
                B4 @ 223. Good grief,
                I'm the size of Dora!

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                • #9
                  Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                  Originally posted by RachelnLa
                  My tip is more of a question. why are you cooking two meals?

                  I just cook a meat and then a veggie and another side if I need more foods or if they want another option. If they want a food that I totally cannot eat - like lasagna - That's the night I eat my fish or stirfry or whatever I cook that they totally frown up, which is not often anymore

                  You may have to change a few things here and there, but for the most part they can eat what you.
                  Gotta agree with Rachel on this one. I make a main meat, either chicken, a pot roast, pork chops ect. then I make a veggie that we all can eat and I make a side for them, either potatoe or rice a roni or something. So the only extra cooking I'm doing is for a side dish for them.

                  RE-INDUCTION, 2/20/08: sw275/cw269/fw170
                  22/22/8
                  3/7/08= 269 4/15/08= 5/2/08= 5/30/08= 6/27/08= 7/25/08= 8/22/08= 9/19/08=

                  7.5/100 Miles walked, swam or biked,
                  in April Mileage Challenge
                  25/300 Push-ups in April Push Up Challenge
                  0/400 Squats in April Squat Challenge
                  100ozs water a day/April Water Challenge
                  0/30lbs.
                  146/2,880 mins. Century Club Fitness Challenge

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                  • #10
                    Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                    congrats on 5.5 pounds! to echo everyone else, stay away from low carb 'products' and make your meals from fresh, whole ingredients. that faux 'food' has all sorts of hidden carbs and chemicals. you can do it!
                    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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                    • #11
                      Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                      Originally posted by FatActressInLA
                      Gotta agree with Rachel on this one. I make a main meat, either chicken, a pot roast, pork chops ect. then I make a veggie that we all can eat and I make a side for them, either potatoe or rice a roni or something. So the only extra cooking I'm doing is for a side dish for them.
                      I do the same. Meat and veg for both of us (no kids, just a boyfriend!) and then potatoes or something for him. Also, things like hamburgers or fajitas are so easy because they can wrap their meat/veg in a tortilla or bun while you just put yours on a bed of salad leaves and then pile the veggies on top! Sometimes I have forgotten to make an extra sidedish and he never complains, just has an atkins friendly meal for a night! And this has caused us both to really branch out in our vegetable choices so it is healthier for all even if he is still eating carbs.
                      ~Amy~

                      5'7", 24 years old
                      (Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150

                      1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs




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                      • #12
                        Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                        I want to thank you all for the encouragement! Today I feel lots better.

                        Well I tend to make my sons leaner cuts of meat so how do I make up the fat I am missing out on? Maybe some real butter on my veggies? Or any suggestions?
                        Restart Date: March 31, 2010

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                        • #13
                          Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                          Originally posted by earlychildhoodeducator
                          Just hang in there, you know from experience that it works. It's not a race, slow and steady is the way to do it right. Don't give up, knowing that it works is half the battle. Stick around here, these people are a wonderful inspiration.
                          Thank you! And you all are going to be tired of my questions! lol
                          Restart Date: March 31, 2010

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                          • #14
                            Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                            Originally posted by DigitalMocking
                            I'd really recommend you try to stay away from "products". For many they're just pale imitations of the real thing and often lead to falling off the wagon.

                            There's tons of great recipes and ideas all over these forums and the internet. It means more cooking, more prep work and less convienience, but it also means a smaller butt...

                            Good luck
                            Thanks for the words of wisdom! And yes, smaller butt is all worth it!
                            Restart Date: March 31, 2010

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                            • #15
                              Re: Second Time Around (for the second time)

                              Originally posted by earlychildhoodeducator
                              Just hang in there, you know from experience that it works. It's not a race, slow and steady is the way to do it right. Don't give up, knowing that it works is half the battle. Stick around here, these people are a wonderful inspiration.
                              Oh, Ill be around for awhile! Thanks for the advice!
                              Restart Date: March 31, 2010

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