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    Coming Back

    Hi, all!

    So, like many of you here, I was once incredibly successful on Atkins, only to let down my guard and gain everything back...and then some.

    When I was in college, I lost over 40 lbs. on Atkins and was within spitting distance of my goal weight. In the nearly five years since then, I've ballooned to a high weight of 262 on a 5'6'' frame, and have become increasingly miserable.

    However, I've finally gotten to a breaking point and am ready to change my eating habits for the better, and for good. I'm inspired by all of the support I've seen from the members on this board, and I know I can do this with ADBB at my side.

    To kick things off, can you second-timers give me some of your best advice for success? Thanks!
    F, 25, 5'6'' HW 262 / SW 252 / CW 237.5 / GW ???


    You cannot make a real commitment unless you accept that it's a choice that you keep making again and again and again.
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    Re: Coming Back

    Welcome back!

    If you haven't reread DANDR 2002 recently, I would encourage you to do so.
    "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

    -- Theodore Roosevelt

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    • #3
      Re: Coming Back

      Welcome back!

      Do what Geogiana says and you'll do well.
      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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      • #4
        Re: Coming Back

        I just started back on Atkins again after being successful on it a few years back so I'm in the same boat.
        This board was really helpful to me back then and am hoping that it will be once again.
        Atkins Induction Restart 2/24/2010
        Starting Weight 291
        Current Weight 276
        Mini Goal 270 by April 30 Six pounds to go!!
        Goal Weight 165 111 pounds to go








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        • #5
          Re: Coming Back

          Checking in daily helps me. Reread the book like Georgiana said, I had forgotten a lot. When you can have what. Don't assume you know how it is. Foods you added later last time, sometimes "mysteriously" end up in your induction or before you should have them (Mmmmm, Peanut butter for me). Watch for that.
          We are in this together.
          Female 5'-2" Age=28 in March
          S-C-G 01/24/2010-04/30/2010-? 240-219-135
          Journal:http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...quit-time.html
          MINI GOALS (put in a line until I reach them)
          230, 03/04/2010
          220 (~start 2nd), 04/06/10
          210, 200 ~start 1st, 190 ~end Aug'08, 180, 170 ~end Sep'05, 160, 150, 140 100# gone, 135 ? "acceptable" BMI
          Ultimate Goal = To feel good in my own skin. I'll know when I get there. It might be before or after 140 lb.

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          • #6
            Re: Coming Back

            Thanks for all of your tips. I've reread DANDR and have been on plan for five days and I'm already down 8 pounds! I know it won't all come off this fast, but it's great encouragement to keep on keeping on!
            F, 25, 5'6'' HW 262 / SW 252 / CW 237.5 / GW ???


            You cannot make a real commitment unless you accept that it's a choice that you keep making again and again and again.

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            • #7
              Re: Coming Back

              I agree - for me, it's about checking in here regularly. I didn't realize how much of a support system ADBB was until I was "off" program and ballooned to 340. That's just ridiculous..

              So welcome back and keep in touch!

              Sprocketjones

              33 F 5'9"
              Original 395/264/165
              Restart: 2/17/10 . . . 345/328.6/165

              Goal 1: 306
              Goal 2: 275
              Goal 3: 250
              Goal 4: 225
              Goal 5: 199

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