Restarting... Do I really want to do this?

[Miss World]

I know this may sound weird but I keep asking myself this question.. "Do I really want to be on Atkins?" .. I know that I should (even my doctor says I should be on Atkins) but why do I keep falling off the wagon? I hate this.

Does anyone ever feel this way?


I did restart yesterday, so today is my second day and I'm quite excited.. One major difference this time is I have someone doing this with me as well. My sister. The other day I was watching Oprah and Bob Green was on, and he was talking about having an advocate. so my sister and I decided to be eachother's advocates. It helps I guess.

ah, and the other major difference.. I started cooking and preparing everything myself.. I was low-carbing a month or so before actually jumping on induction again.. so I learned to make my food alone and have better awareness on what I put in my body..

I used to have a problem at work as well.. long hours and possibility of snacking.. so now, I pack my own breakfast, lunch, and today I realized I should be creative on the snacks part (cucumbers just won't do it, lol).

One thing I'm happy about (by low-carbing in general) I'm no longer a pre-diabetic ^_^ I cut down on carbs in March 2008, and now my sugar levels are very normal


LOL I just realized something! I didn't weigh myself :S -- will do this tomorrow morning. *grrrrr*

[brubble]

I'm also restarting

Good luck this time around and I'm sure with your sister along for the ride it'll be much more enjoyable. I've also slipped and put back on 35 of my 53lbs lost.. I've attempted to restart, but keep slipping I know it's my fault so there's no excuse. My goal was to be down a total of 70lbs by next week when I started last year and now I'm back up... I'm feeling very angry at the moment but will be encouraged by post such as yours.. sorry for the thread jack...

[soonernort75]

Re: Restarting... Do I really want to do this?

I've started, stopped and re-started many times. The first time I was serious and I dropped alot of weight, of course I gained it back. The other times I re-started I wasn't serious this time I am. My reason's are simple the good out weighs the bad, I think most of us can see that if we look at the big picture. Good luck.


Danny

[focus83]

Re: Restarting... Do I really want to do this?

the reason why i enjoy doing atkins is im a very impatient person and the induction stage when you see your first big loss really encourages me to stick on it. What im unsuccessful with so far is getting past the induction. I managed it before xmas but then have found it impossible to get back on track when i slipped up. Im starting again today and i feel very motivated to do it this time. I find it easier when im stuck in work because i cant eat what i dont have lol

[Slingnmom]

Re: Restarting... Do I really want to do this?

the reason why i enjoy doing atkins is im a very impatient person and the induction stage when you see your first big loss really encourages me to stick on it. What im unsuccessful with so far is getting past the induction. I managed it before xmas but then have found it impossible to get back on track when i slipped up. Im starting again today and i feel very motivated to do it this time. I find it easier when im stuck in work because i cant eat what i dont have lol

I'm the same way. I think I would never be able to stay on a diet long if I didn't see the result I do with Atkins. I've tried and it doesn't work I get discouraged and without a WL I find it easier to cheat.

I don't work but I have 7 kids and a husband so there is still "no-no" foods in the house. Yesterday they ate caramel popcorn, cool ranch doritos, and BBQ chips. The Cool Ranch Doritos was something I had to fight against eating or even licking for the taste! But everything else wasn't a problem for me. Well there was this one bite of the Veggie Lasagne sauce I had and that was my one cheat for the week.

However I don't if trying to start ANY diet over the holidays is productive, LOL. I avoided the holidays simply because I knew the temptations would be too great for me. I try and avoid starting any diet before November.

I have also learned to tell my kids that I am allergic to food they offer me. Like yesterday when my one daughter kept asking if I wanted some doritos. She's only 8 and couldn't understand why I couldn't eat them. I finally told her I was allergic and that they made me "swell up" . . .with fat. She understood after that, LOL In essence I am allergic to these foods and I think if I understand that better too then I might not be as tempted either.

Good luck to everyone starting out again. This will be my 3rd time around. The first time I lost about 60+lbs in about 3-4 months the 2nd time I wasn't as committed either and barely made it through induction. I did gain everything back and then some mostly through emotional eating. This time around I am as committed as I was the first time around. I just hope I don't hit a road block down the road.

[cragsdale]

Re: Restarting... Do I really want to do this?

I'm glad I'm not hte only one that feels the way you do! I want to be on Atkins, but still wonder if it's right for me sometimes. Starting again and today is day 1. I'm sure we are BOTH making the right decision though! Good luck!