Restarting Atkins after 6 years

[Finally*Motivated]

Hi everyone! I have finally decided to give the Atkins diet another chance since first doing it 6 years ago back in high school. I have unfortunately let myself going since graduating high school and going to college, but now its time to get myself back to the way I used to be: 45 pounds lighter. I am starting induction tomorrow. I have tried diet & exercise but always loose interest, but this time i am determined to get back into my skinny jeans! Wish me luck!

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Jennifer

[unisheep]

Re: Restarting Atkins after 6 years

I am going back on Atkins, too, after 6 years! Good luck to both of us...

[Georgiana]

Re: Restarting Atkins after 6 years

Welcome back to Atkins, Jennifer.

Think of Atkins as a way of eating for life rather than a diet and you'll be successful without ever having to diet again.

Happy losing!

[imagood1]

Re: Restarting Atkins after 6 years

Welcome back both Jennifer and Uni –

Because your lifestyle and other things are different, you may not loose as quickly or as much as before during induction, so don’t compare what happened “the last time”.

Follow the plan the way it is written – hopefully you have a copy of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). Start exercising right away, drink plenty of pure water (64 ounces minimum daily – nothing added) and you’ll be on your way to loosing before you know it – don’t forget to get all your vegetables in daily!.

At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. Make a copy of this list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html - take it with you when you go to the store. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Learn to read the label on all foods you buy - don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. Also check for hidden sugars (learn the names used in place of the word “sugar”).

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. Check the stickies at the top of the induction forum to refresh your memory on the plan. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html. Also look at the challenge section to see if there is anything you might be interested in.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)


If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.