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    Third times a charm!

    I read DANDAR in '02 and followed it closely. Lost 50lbs and kept it off for almost three years by saying on the a carb path. Then a motorcycle accident landed me in the hospital with a lacerated liver & kidney and I totally fell of the program and over the following years I gained 80 lbs. There were a lot of other factors, but those are just excuses.

    This time last year I started doing Atkins again, but I wasn't very strict. I needed to lose weight because I had to have knee surgery to clean things up last June. I managed to drop 25 lbs before the surgery, which was waayyy short of my goal, but it was better then nothing.

    When awoke from surgery, things were worse than expected. Long story short is that I had been walking around on a fractured femur for a couple of years (I knew it hurt). Too add insult to my injury, I developed a blood clot in my leg. Two months on crutches, tons of meds and out of work for three months. Depression set in and the pounds came flying back on.

    I let myself enjoy the holidays and on Jan 2, 2010 I came back to Dr Atkins program totally committed. No Caffeine. No alcohol. Just fats, proteins, lots of water and a few carbs in the form of green veggies. My goal is ten pounds a month (average) 'til June. Then I'll reassess and see how it goes from there.

    Here I go again ~ wish me success!
    PBK - M/45/6'3"
    You're not a failure until you quit trying.

    Restarted Dr Atkins Diet January 2 2010.
    Next mini goal is to get under 300 lbs. Done! 3/8/10
    Next mini goal is to make it three months without alcohol. Started 1/1/10 Done!
    Next mini weight goal is 289. Done! 4/4/10
    Next mini goal is 278 -50 Lbs
    Eventually, I'd like to join the century club.
    Tags: charm!, times
  • #2
    Re: Third times a charm!

    Remember, the vegetables don't have to be just "green"!

    There's lots of color on the Induction vegetable list.

    >>My goal is ten pounds a month (average) 'til June.>>

    You know that having that "goal" might not be the best idea ... your body may have a different "goal" in mind.
    J.

    "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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    • #3
      Re: Third times a charm!

      Welcome back!
      "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

      -- Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #4
        Re: Third times a charm!

        Welcome back, and good luck to you!
        Jackie - Misplaced Missouri Girl, now in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!

        Lost 15 pounds 9/18/08-01/08/09, Ended on OWL Rung 6 (had a baby!)
        Restarted Induction 11/30/09

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        • #5
          Re: Third times a charm!

          Wow, what a story!!
          My best wishes to you!!!
          You can do it!
          ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

          Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

          Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
          Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

          so:
          Restart Progress:
          12/28/09 ~ 235.1
          01/04/10 ~ 229.0
          01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
          (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
          01/18/10 ~ 227.4
          01/5/10 ~ 226.8
          02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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          • #6
            Re: Third times a charm!

            Good Luck, life can throw a lot of curb balls at us........ It sounds like you are commited........we are all here for you......

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            • #7
              Re: Third times a charm!

              Welcome back.Wish you success on your weight loss journey!

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              • #8
                Re: Third times a charm!

                Welcome back PolarBear, sorry to hear of all your 'troubles'. Is there a motorcycle track still in Carlsbad...I was there years ago and my husband and son got to ride it...love the history of the place.

                Take care and good luck!
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                240lbs - 4/9/2009
                230lbs - 9/24/2009
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                • #9
                  Re: Third times a charm!

                  Originally posted by barrnone View Post
                  Welcome back PolarBear, sorry to hear of all your 'troubles'. Is there a motorcycle track still in Carlsbad...I was there years ago and my husband and son got to ride it...love the history of the place.

                  Take care and good luck!
                  No, they closed it years ago and bulldozed it and developed it a couple of years ago. Quite a shame, but what are ya gonna do?

                  Thanks everyone for the welcome back.

                  I'm down 7 lbs after the first week!
                  PBK - M/45/6'3"
                  You're not a failure until you quit trying.

                  Restarted Dr Atkins Diet January 2 2010.
                  Next mini goal is to get under 300 lbs. Done! 3/8/10
                  Next mini goal is to make it three months without alcohol. Started 1/1/10 Done!
                  Next mini weight goal is 289. Done! 4/4/10
                  Next mini goal is 278 -50 Lbs
                  Eventually, I'd like to join the century club.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Third times a charm!

                    Down a total of 14 Lbs.

                    Feeling good. My feet where starting to hurt, definately notice the change.

                    Moved my belt in two notches. I have so many clothes in the closet I'm looking forward to wearing again.

                    Still haven't been able to drink a gallon on water in a day yet, but I'm getting closer...

                    Thanks for everyone here. I try and stop by at least once a day.

                    Good luck folks, keep up the good work!
                    PBK - M/45/6'3"
                    You're not a failure until you quit trying.

                    Restarted Dr Atkins Diet January 2 2010.
                    Next mini goal is to get under 300 lbs. Done! 3/8/10
                    Next mini goal is to make it three months without alcohol. Started 1/1/10 Done!
                    Next mini weight goal is 289. Done! 4/4/10
                    Next mini goal is 278 -50 Lbs
                    Eventually, I'd like to join the century club.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Third times a charm!

                      Way to go, keep it up!
                      Jackie - Misplaced Missouri Girl, now in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!

                      Lost 15 pounds 9/18/08-01/08/09, Ended on OWL Rung 6 (had a baby!)
                      Restarted Induction 11/30/09

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                      • #12
                        Re: Third times a charm!

                        Week three and I've stalled. Really???

                        I'm only weighing myself weekly. This morning I weighed EXACTLY the same as I did last week (doing Extended Induction). Dayum, it;s frustrating ~ but I'm staying on plan.

                        I know I need to eat more veggies and exercise more, but I haven't had anything not on the plan or even Atkins "legal" treats and have poured the H2O down my throat.

                        I guess it's just frustrating because I have passed up social events, so as not to be tempted.

                        I guess I should be happy because my glass is half full, since my I've tightened my belt two notches since the first of the year and I didn't gain any weight.

                        Oh look, my glass is half full. Better gulp it down and go fill it back up.
                        PBK - M/45/6'3"
                        You're not a failure until you quit trying.

                        Restarted Dr Atkins Diet January 2 2010.
                        Next mini goal is to get under 300 lbs. Done! 3/8/10
                        Next mini goal is to make it three months without alcohol. Started 1/1/10 Done!
                        Next mini weight goal is 289. Done! 4/4/10
                        Next mini goal is 278 -50 Lbs
                        Eventually, I'd like to join the century club.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Third times a charm!

                          You will not to lose weight every day... or even every month. It's part of the game.

                          More veggies would be good. Did you try any new ones lately? Or some new recipes?
                          "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                          -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                          • #14
                            Re: Third times a charm!

                            I sauted some onion & bell peppers in equal parts butter and olive oil with chicken for dinner last night. Ate some brocolli too. But that was it for the day. Should I be spreading them thoughout the day, or does it matter?

                            I went to the store yesterday and loaded up on veggies. Califlower, cucumbers, tomatoes & avocado's (both fruits but somehow O.K.???), green beans, jalapeno's, lettuce, celery, parsley as well as a couple of cans of Libby's pumpkin (not the pie filling).
                            PBK - M/45/6'3"
                            You're not a failure until you quit trying.

                            Restarted Dr Atkins Diet January 2 2010.
                            Next mini goal is to get under 300 lbs. Done! 3/8/10
                            Next mini goal is to make it three months without alcohol. Started 1/1/10 Done!
                            Next mini weight goal is 289. Done! 4/4/10
                            Next mini goal is 278 -50 Lbs
                            Eventually, I'd like to join the century club.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Third times a charm!

                              Originally posted by PolarBearKing View Post
                              Oh look, my glass is half full. Better gulp it down and go fill it back up.

                              I love this!
                              Theresa
                              Incredibly busy full time mommy
                              Mini Goal 1: 175
                              Mini Goal 2: 165


                              Mini Goal 3: 155
                              Mini Goal 4: 145
                              Ultimate goal 130-135

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