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    Starting Over

    About two weeks ago I went off the plan I couldn't get over the fact that I may have put myself out of ketosis for a very minor splurge, I stayed on the plan somewhat for the next week and have been eating every carb in site for the last week, I am starting again tomorrow and plan to not weight myself for the first week, which is huge for me because I usually weight twice a day. Anyway wish me luck I am starting again tomorrow.







    F/38/5'6"
    Restart Date 10/04/08
    169/166/140
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  • #2
    Re: Starting Over

    You can DO THIS! Try to think about why/what made you go off plan last time and try to come up with alternatives in case a similar situation arises again. And ignoring the scale is a great idea!

    Best wishes for success!
    35/F 5'9"
    HW 238/SW 205/LW 162/GW 160
    RESTARTED 1/2/2007
    SW 217/LW 194.8/GW 159
    sidetracked by life ...
    weightloss to be continued...
    currently working MAINTENANCE

    NON SMOKER since 2/21/2007.



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    • #3
      Re: Starting Over

      Take your measurements and leave the scale alone, for a while. Inches are a better way of evaluating your loss than the scale.
      Be prepared by having a high fat snack available at any time, in case cravings for something non legal hit.
      If you can remember what triggered your fall from plan last time, try to avoid similar situations, or remember how you felt after the cheat.

      You can do this! Just keep focused strongly on your goal and imagine how wonderful you'll feel when you get there... and believe me, you'll feel better than your imaginings!!

      Happy Atkineering!
      Before and after:






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      Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

      Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
      F/56yrs/5'.4"
      SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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      • #4
        Re: Starting Over

        Hi Mendogirl

        Yes just get back onto it ASAP!! you know you can do it!!!!

        Good luck - And get yourself signed up for the February abs challenge to keep you focused!!

        jane xxx
        5ft 4 / female - age 36 start date - 20th March 2006 -restarted 8th August 2006 sw188/cw150/gw147

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        • #5
          Re: Starting Over

          Originally posted by MendoGirl
          About two weeks ago I went off the plan I couldn't get over the fact that I may have put myself out of ketosis for a very minor splurge, I stayed on the plan somewhat for the next week and have been eating every carb in site for the last week, I am starting again tomorrow and plan to not weight myself for the first week, which is huge for me because I usually weight twice a day. Anyway wish me luck I am starting again tomorrow.
          Good luck on this attempt.

          But if you completed a 2 week Induction before falling off, be sure to use those results to plan your Atkins. So if you lost 7 pounds, use that 7 pound number when you look up your metabolic resistance in the charts in the book.

          ~Megs~
          242/141/160 (130)
          dress size 26/10/8
          5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
          My blog:
          http://mformiscellaneous.blogspot.com/

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          • #6
            Re: Starting Over

            Welcome back and good luck!
            27/f/5'10"
            HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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            • #7
              Re: Starting Over

              Thanks so much for all of the support, I'm planning a trip to the grocery store first thing in the morning, the thing that threw me last time was a half-day trip to a near-by town so I plan to keep atkins bars (which I hate) as an emergency measure only in the glove box of my car. I know they can trigger craving and I know they can throw you out of ketosis if used in any way regularly but it beats a trip through the drive through. If anyone has any better ideas I ready to listen.

              Thanks for your support.







              F/38/5'6"
              Restart Date 10/04/08
              169/166/140

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              • #8
                Re: Starting Over

                Keep some jerky in the glove box for emergency use. It should last a long time, and lower carbs than the bars, and it shouldn't trigger cravings. The bars can trigger cravings even if you only eat one of them... or only plan on eating one of them I should say... I go through the drive through, I just order the sandwich without the bun, or Wendy's will substitute a side or ceasar salad in place of the french fries... They make it mad easy, they give you the sandwich without the bun, and a salad... I would also suggest eating ahead of time and taking snacks with you if you know you're going out of town for the day or half-day or whatever...
                27/f/5'10"
                HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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                • #9
                  Re: Starting Over

                  My life-saver on induction when out and about was cheese 'crackers' which keep for ages in an airtight container and dont need refrigerating.
                  Make them in the microwave or oven - just a pile of grated cheese or cube of block cheese nuked or baked till they bubble and go crisp.
                  Now I have a dehydrator I also make jerky which also keeps well without a cooler.

                  Lyssie is right - most fast food outlets can be 'negotiated' if you throw away the bun and maybe have your own 'legal' dressing with you.
                  Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                  Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                  Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                  F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                  • #10
                    Re: Starting Over

                    Does anyone know a link or have advice on where/how to take your measurements? I know this seems like a funny question but it's been a while and I want to get it done today since this is my day one.







                    F/38/5'6"
                    Restart Date 10/04/08
                    169/166/140

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                    • #11
                      Re: Starting Over

                      I use this website to help track: http://www.mybodycomp.com/bodycomposition/temp3.aspx
                      27/f/5'10"
                      HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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