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    More than my second time

    So, I'm an emotional eater. There is said it. I always knew it but wasn't willing to face the beast head on.

    I'm not as heavy as some here but still unhappy with where I am. I remember my first time around and getting to my goal weight. Haven't been close since but I believe this time will be different. Why? Because I'm different. I"m handling the stress in my life much different. Actually I don't see it as stress so much as an opportunity to learn and grow. Amazing what a change in perception can do!

    This is day 7 of induction for me. I've lost about 4 pounds. I feel great and am at the point where I have to remind myself to eat because I don't feel hungry. Totally different than when I'm eating 'bad carbs' and I'm hungry all the time.

    In the past on this board I didn't connect with anyone. I think it was because of where I was at in my own head. I look forward to this time being diferent.
    Karyn

    5'4"/45/female
    SW-148 Feb 2010
    CW-138 3-29-10
    GW-126





    No food tastes as good as being thin feels.
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    Re: More than my second time

    Waving hello!
    J.

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

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    • #3
      Re: More than my second time

      You'll do great just keep coming back and posting and reading others posts. This place really keeps me motivated. You don't have a lot to lose so thats a good thing and it may mean you lose the last few lbs slowly. Make sure you move on to OWL and add those extra veggies when your induction is over.
      Good luck and God Bless
      Nichole
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      • #4
        Re: More than my second time

        Hi there, I am in the same boat as you. I did Atkins about 5 years ago and lost about 25 pounds and got to my thinnest weight in my whole life. I loved it. But, then I got married, had two babies, left my husband, and am now back on Atkins because I'm back to my original weight and want to be thin again.

        I'm finding it much harder to lose the weight this time around. I started almost 7 weeks ago and I lost 13 pounds in the first 3 weeks and for the next 4 weeks I haven't lost a single pound! I don't find the way of eating hard, but I am struggling for some reason and it's very discouraging. The first time around seemed like every time I got on the scale it was lower, and I was really hoping this time would be the same. This week I've gone back to strict induction and I hope that gets the scale moving again. How are you finding it this time around?
        Started Atkins Feb 23, 2004 at 151 pounds, lost 25 pounds
        Restarted Atkins Jan 4, 2010 after 2 babies
        starting weight - 149 pounds
        current weight - 136 pounds
        goal weight - 125 pounds

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        • #5
          Re: More than my second time

          Going back to Induction may not get the scale moving. Many people find that moving UP gets the weight loss moving.

          In other words, move to OWL.
          J.

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

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          • #6
            Re: More than my second time

            J, that is what I did after the first 3 weeks (moved to OWL) and I've been stalled for 4 weeks since doing that!
            Started Atkins Feb 23, 2004 at 151 pounds, lost 25 pounds
            Restarted Atkins Jan 4, 2010 after 2 babies
            starting weight - 149 pounds
            current weight - 136 pounds
            goal weight - 125 pounds

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            • #7
              Re: More than my second time

              Originally posted by Sungrl View Post
              How are you finding it this time around?
              No time back to Atkins seems to be as good as the first time BUT the first time I was exercising A LOT.

              I"ll be exercising a lot again as I'm training for a half marathon. It's not my first but I'm starting from the beginning as I had a health scare that, thankfully, turned out to be noting big but kept me from running for a few months.

              I don't know about moving onto OWL. I'll see what the scale says next Wednesday as that will be day 14 for me.

              Induction seems easy. On OWL I have to keep tract of what I'm eating and that's where I have stumbled in the past.

              Thanks for the welcomes. Have a great day, everyone!
              Karyn

              5'4"/45/female
              SW-148 Feb 2010
              CW-138 3-29-10
              GW-126





              No food tastes as good as being thin feels.

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              • #8
                Re: More than my second time

                J, that is what I did after the first 3 weeks (moved to OWL) and I've been stalled for 4 weeks since doing that!
                With 13 lbs lost in 3 weeks, which is over 54% of the weight you needed to lose when you started, you have a low degree of metabolic resistance... so 5 net carbs worth of vegetables are not going to cause you a stall unless you have an intolerance to one of the foods you added.

                What food(s) did you add when you moved to OWL Rung 1?

                If you want to post a complete menu, we'll take a look. It's not the carb level that has stalled you, that I'm pretty sure of.

                Did you take body measurements, too?
                "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Re: More than my second time

                  Originally posted by atkinsgal08 View Post
                  Going back to Induction may not get the scale moving. Many people find that moving UP gets the weight loss moving.

                  In other words, move to OWL.
                  What she said...

                  Originally posted by I_Luv_Pugs View Post
                  Induction seems easy. On OWL I have to keep tract of what I'm eating and that's where I have stumbled in the past.
                  I'm probably gonna get mauled here by those that have WAY MORE experiance than I do, but I don't pay that close attention to HOW MUCH I eat, as I do what I eat. I just guesstimate amounts. All OWL Rung 2 is, is more veggies from the Induction Phase. Rung 3 is more types of cheese. With the amount of exercise you're getting, I couldn't imagine that affecting you much. If anything, it will help with your running.

                  This way of eating (WOE) is a lifestyle change and with the minimal amount of weight you have to lose, I'd move up the rungs so you can learn how to eat this way. That's my two cents anyways.

                  Best of luck to ya!
                  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: More than my second time

                    >> All OWL Rung 2 is, is more veggies from the Induction Phase. Rung 3 is more types of cheese.>>

                    I think you mean Rung 1 is more vegetables and Rung 2 is dairy.

                    <smile>
                    J.

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

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                    • #11
                      Re: More than my second time

                      When I move up the rungs I do keep track of what and how much I'm eating on FitDay. That's when I really count carbs because it seems easy for extra ones to creep in AND I want to find my CCL. I think I know it but not with endurance running.

                      On induction it is easy for me. I know what a cup of veggies looks like and know the ones I can eat. Ah, it's the adding back when I tend to get caried away...This time I'm get it right!
                      Karyn

                      5'4"/45/female
                      SW-148 Feb 2010
                      CW-138 3-29-10
                      GW-126





                      No food tastes as good as being thin feels.

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                      • #12
                        Re: More than my second time

                        Originally posted by atkinsgal08 View Post
                        >> All OWL Rung 2 is, is more veggies from the Induction Phase. Rung 3 is more types of cheese.>>

                        I think you mean Rung 1 is more vegetables and Rung 2 is dairy.

                        <smile>
                        Yes I do, and Rung 3 is nuts, as in I must be going nuts.
                        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: More than my second time

                          Isn't rung 2 more dairy? That's what I'm on right now. I think rung 3 is going to be tricky (if that's nuts).
                          F/31/5'7"
                          Restarting Atkins: 12/28/2009

                          My mini is to lose 10lbs. Done 2/22/10
                          Lose 7lbs is my next goal. Done 4/07/10
                          Lose 5lbs is my next goal. Done 4/17/10
                          Get to 149.

                          Completed Challenges:
                          Weigh? No Way Challenge, Squat Challenge, Abs
                          Read the book challenge: 10/12/08








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                          • #14
                            Re: More than my second time

                            Originally posted by brightstar7801 View Post
                            Isn't rung 2 more dairy? That's what I'm on right now. I think rung 3 is going to be tricky (if that's nuts).
                            Affirm. The only reason Rung 3 is gonna be tricky is cuz you can only have a couple of tablespoons worth....


                            ... just enough for a serving of cheese cake.
                            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: More than my second time

                              The only reason Rung 3 is gonna be tricky is cuz you can only have a couple of tablespoons worth....
                              You measure nuts by tablespoon?

                              just enough for a serving of cheese cake.
                              Cheesecake? Nuts?

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

                              -- Theodore Roosevelt

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