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  • #1

    Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

    So I'm back after a year... I keep going back to Atkins. I believe it works, because the first time I went on Atkins, I lost almost 35lbs. I got lazy and started eating again...

    I love desserts, junk food, cakes, chocolate, etc... what happened?

    Well, I balooned back, of course. I go back again to Atkins and I would loose a few lbs, then I'd get lazy again (sigh) . I gained so much weight and I am now 165lbs. I'm 5'3 and I used to be 110lbs, but now... I'd be happy if I'm 135lbs.

    I'm back . I started Atkins again on April 15th, but I'm still the same size. I keep checking my scale, and I keep going down, then up on my weight.

    A week ago, I was 158.5, then now I'm at 163 ... My clothes don't seem to be loose and I can't tell the difference. Last week, I did "cheat" and ate one whole mango all by myself. It was sooo good, but I felt bad for "cheating" ...

    When I succesfully lost weight the first time, (during induction phase) I lost about 10 lbs, I feel like I have not lost any weight this third time around, nor do I feel like my clothes are starting to fit better. I don't see any difference

    I do feel good about not eating any carbs, no starch, no bread, no pasta, no rice... but I'm still the same size

    Can someone tell me if this is normal during the induction phase to not loose so much weight? Is this possible? I don't think I'm doing anything wrong... I've been eating well and have followed the induction phase carefully. Any suggestions? Please help...

    Thanks!
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  • #2
    Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

    I would suggest posting a day's menu on the Review My Menu thread.

    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=50

    Do you have a copy of the 2002 version on Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution? Read the book & keep it handy for reference. Also read the stickies on all the different threads~~~fantastic information. Stick to the foods on the Induction list of foods per Dr. A.

    Post often, ask questions, start a journal & join a challenge or two. Check out the Second Time Around Club~~~a great group of people!!

    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=82

    Good luck in your journey!




    "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

    Glenda
    F/5'10/47
    261/xxx/???
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    • #3
      Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

      Yes, definitely post a menu and try putting your food choices into fitday.com. You may be getting sneaky carbs that you're not aware of or it could be other things you're not thinking of. I didn't lose anything and wasn't in ketosis for the first two weeks or so because I was eating too much cheese. Once I fixed that it starting working for me. Good luck!
      ~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: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

        Could you have become metabolic resistant since last time around? Has anything else changed in your life, like new meds?
        One of the times I went back on Atkins after carb-loading, I "only" lost 2 pounds in 14 days, and I had more than 100 pounds to lose at that time....I don't know if it would have changed, because I gave up and gained more weight! Don't do that! I'm pretty sure you will loose more weight if you just keep going....Good luck! And report back how you are doing!
        Original Start Date 02/20/04, Restart date 04/22/08
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        Restart W:100/CW:100/GW:70-ish!
        Mini-goals: (each Mini-goal reached will pay for new shoes or clothes!)
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        • #5
          Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

          Okay, you say you're not doing anything wrong, but then you also said that you ate an entire mango. THAT type of behavior is what's keeping you from enjoying the full benefits of the plan. The only way for the plan to work is to follow the plan. Every time you let just one "little" slip, then you take yourself back to square one.

          Commit to following the plan for two weeks. Just two weeks. Don't eat anything that isn't on the induction allowed list. Plan your meals in advance and then STICK TO THEM. You can even come here and have us review your meal plan in advance so that you KNOW you're going to be eating the right things.

          I have confidence this can work and that you can do this! Induction is only for the first two weeks.

          Oh, and by the way....I *LOVE* mangoes and occasionally miss them....but, believe me when I tell you that I *LOVE* being thin much much much more than I love a mango.
          ~Joy

          Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
          268.5/196/185
          QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


          Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
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          • #6
            Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

            Eat Happy - you can do this! Besides the mango, did you go off plan? What is your typical day like? Hidden sugar or carbs in any foods? Exercise? Water?


            You can do this! Glad you are back!!!

            Tracey
            SW 158/ CW 149.5 / Final goal ?? 125-130

            5'5.5 - 47 years young

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            • #7
              Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

              Welcome back. I know it's frustrating but your body may not be reacting to Atkins the way it did the first time. Your body gets used to yo-yo dieting. If you were on atkins then off then on then off, etc. your body is going to get used to that. It might just take a little longer for your body to go into Ketosis. Stick with it! You can do it! This WOL works!! There are so many success stories on the board. Just stay strong. I know first hand how hard it is to not cheat, just remember the next time temptation strikes how crummy you felt for cheating with that mango. It's time to pick up the pieces, move on, and stay strong! Good luck!
              SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
              27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







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              Goal weight 120 lbs
              Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
              Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
              Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
              Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
              Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
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              • #8
                Help!

                hi,
                im new to this board but not new to atkins.i was on atkins for 2 years and
                lost a total of 65 lbs 50 lbs in 5 months. this is my second time on atkins and i am not losing very well . im doing every thing right my clothes do feel loser but
                ketosis shows only trace or small. i did not do the ketone tests last time so have nothing to campare this time.idon't knoww where to go from here i have 25 lbs to lose and im getting very frustrated i want to give up. HELP!

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                • #9
                  Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

                  hang in there. it will get better dont give up.i'm exactly where you are.we will do this together.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

                    The first time around I got 20lbs off before I went off and did my own thing. but while I was doing my own thing I was still fully aware of "carbs" and when pizza was served I would have a whole piece and then the 2nd piece I would eat the toppings...............Now that I am doing Atkins again, I don't expect as large of a drop as the first time around, because even though I wasn't doing atkins, I was still practicing some of the methods......................does that make sense?

                    So hang in there and keep it going....................don't give up! We know it works and that is why we are back for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th times of doing atkins!
                    Keystonejae!

                    5'6"
                    189:frown: /180:rolleyes: /150s:lol:




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                    • #11
                      Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

                      Hey, every time we are a little older and more resistant. I am losing at 1/3 the pace I lost at last time and I am not cheating at all. So know you are in for the long hall, and know that a sugar spike like a mango means starting over from square one with a whole new induction. You will get there but remind yourself that maybe the mango wasnt worth the cost and next time if you have to have it, have one bite not the whole thing. (HUG)
                      JILL

                      HW 298
                      HW (this time) 248
                      GOAL ONE 228                       (take 2)
                      GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                      GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                      FINAL GOAL 165

                       It's not about the results. Its about the process.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

                        -check your labels for hidden sugars
                        -are you exercising at all?
                        -try to find low carb alternatives to the things you really
                        like to eat and have them on hand at all times to prevent "cheats"
                        remember, the body is really smart. If you keep losing and gaining then it grows accustomed to the pattern and it tends to become harder to lose when you buckle down. Make a decision that Atkins is going to be your way of life, not a means to lose some weight. When you look at it like that, you might not have moments when you backslide as much. You can lose the weight....I wish you all the best!

                        I'm Dez follow me on twitter @mizcardio
                        Age~39 Height~ 5'6"
                        SW~ 204 / CW~ 164
                        Was a size 18 Now a Size 8 Goal!!!
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                        • #13
                          Re: Is this normal? Help, I need reminders & motivations, please...

                          5 or 6 years ago I took off 80+ lbs on Atkins. I was amazed at how easy it came off. I screwed up though and put it back on, hanging w/depression & too stubborn to ask for help when I needed it. Long story short, I tried a half dozen times to get back on track w/o carbs over the course of several years. I couldn't get it to click, no way in Hades was Atkins going to help me a bit. I gave it a break because I didn't have the persistence to hang in there & do it right ( or at least as right as I could handle <gotta have my diet sodas & a few low carb beers here and there >
                          This time I was persistent and watched every possible carb, actually I'm probably not getting my allowed 20 in each day.
                          Today is day 12 & I bought the keto sticks and show Lg80 so it's working well. Looking back I know I didn't watch myself close enough then. Hidden carbs were the death of me.
                          Hang Tough & although it's a tougher road for some after multiple times on Atkins, it'll kick & then it'll all be worth the wait.

                          Sorry, I posted on the wrong thread...again my bad
                          Last edited by kb6661; May 22, 2008, 01:27 PM. Reason: wrong thread...my bad
                          If not now, when?

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