You were all right

[Mutantmom]

Ok, I have to admit that the old Atkins works much better than the new version, my experiment has landed me 5.1lbs in 7 days where two weeks of the new version only saw 7.1lbs (of which I put back on about 4lbs).

I'm am just thrilled with my results, I was 275.9 this AM!

This is a very wise board.



I've decided to stay on this menu (same daily) until I stop losing then begin increasing my carbs.

thanks for all the input all!

mutantmom

[Desertthorn]

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thats awesome Mom. I went to the book store yesterday. They had DANDR with a brand new cover and I thought it was the new book but when I opened it, I saw it was just like my old dog-eared one. Glad I didn't buy it. I would have been mad...They didn't have a copy of the new one

[Georgiana]

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Ok, I have to admit that the old Atkins works much better than the new version, my experiment has landed me 5.1lbs in 7 days where two weeks of the new version only saw 7.1lbs (of which I put back on about 4lbs).

There can be a lot of reasons why weight loss varies. We had members who lost no weight on Induction but began losing when they added more carbs.

What exactly did you do differently this week?

I'm am just thrilled with my results, I was 275.9 this AM!

Congratulations!

I've decided to stay on this menu (same daily) until I stop losing then begin increasing my carbs.

That's not how Atkins works. You don't move to OWL only when you stop losing on Induction.

And eating the same menu every day is not a good idea. You are likely not to get all the nutrients needed for good health.

[fontrella]

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Well congrats to you. I have not bought the new book. I was always told "if it is not broke, don't fix it". So I am sticking with the 2002 DANDR guideline. Watch it with staying with the same menu until you stop losing weight. Don't stay on it too long move into OWL.

[nat11]

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"I went to the book store yesterday. They had DANDR with a brand new cover and I thought it was the new book"

The new book is not "DANDR". Its title is The New Atkins for a New You.

[LateNiteDiner]

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Congratulations on the new (and old) weight loss!

I've decided to stay on this menu (same daily) until I stop losing then begin increasing my carbs.

Everything looked great in the OP until I got to the above quote. While we are not all built similarly, speaking from first hand experience, this WOE got boring real quick when my menu became repetitive. I'm not opposed to sticking with induction level carbs for an extended period, but I would definitely check out some online, low-carb recipes to mix things up. How else will you "discover" that legal recipe that you will never live without again?

[poobears1972]

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What differences did you note between this way and the newest way? What foods etc were different?

[atkinsgal08]

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>> I've decided to stay on this menu (same daily) until I stop losing then begin increasing my carbs.>>

That's not how any version of Atkins works though.

[Mutantmom]

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Wow...boy I give you guys you a compliment and you still find fault...geeezzzz

1st the new Atkins allows quite a bit more food, my shirataki noodles are included...I love these and was eating them quite a bit. I also was using the 'legal recipes' noted above, which came from Linda's low carb site, I only used the induction friendly recipes. I also ate quite a bit more veggies than I am eating right now. The new Atkins allows sf jello, which I knew I should not have...but if the book said it was ok it was. These are just a few examples.

What I did differently was went back to the basics, no sauces, only whole foods, no longer eating 6 cups of iceberg lettuce daily. KISS, I know how to do this woe, I just wanted the new way to 'work' for me instead of my working the diet.

As far as staying on this menu, I must be honest in saying that I have some of my favorite meats on this menu, I am very happy with my daily menu, I have been following it now for 7 days and have not had a craving and/or need to do anything differently. Both books state that someone with the amount of weight I have to lose can stay on an extended induction, that is why I decided to stay with what I am doing until I am no longer losing, then I know it is time to mix it up a little...if I get bored before that I will move on then.

I'm also really afraid to move on. I've been stuck on induction now for 9 years, I've never moved on, which I fully understand is why I never reached goal and why I always gave up. I'm just so afraid that I will stop losing, it is difficult to break the idea of less is better even after attempting this diet so many times.

I will move on but only in my own time, as much as I appreciate the input given here, there are not two people on this site that are doing the diet exactly alike, we all have to pace ourselves.

I'm very glad I found this site because I would never have done this experiment and would have just accepted the 7.1lb loss as what my body was capable of...I now know better.

Thanks!
mutantmom

[Georgiana]

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my shirataki noodles are included. I love these and was eating them quite a bit.

Shirataki noodles are a source of soluble fiber... and that can cause water retention as it moves through you.

I also was using the 'legal recipes' noted above, which came from Linda's low carb site, I only used the induction friendly recipes.

Those are fine for the 2002 plan, too.

What I did differently was went back to the basics, no sauces

DANDR 2002 allows sauces. Whether you have them or not, that's your choice, not something that depends on the plan you are following.

no longer eating 6 cups of iceberg lettuce daily

Whether you eat 6 cups of lettuce or a cup of red peppers and one of spinach, it won't affect your weight loss unless lettuce is a problem food for you.

I'm also really afraid to move on. I've been stuck on induction now for 9 years, I've never moved on, which I fully understand is why I never reached goal and why I always gave up. I'm just so afraid that I will stop losing, it is difficult to break the idea of less is better even after attempting this diet so many times.

Moving to OWL and adding 5 net carbs of vegetables will not stop your wight loss unless your CCLL is 20 net carbs... which, based on your losses, it isn't.

[Mutantmom]

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Georgiana - thank you for the response.

Shirataki noodles are now listed in the allowable foods under Soy and other Vegetarian products (pg 84) it does not say anything about any adverse effects, thus I was using them the way they were intended. I believe this was one reason I did not lose well


When I first did Atkins I only ate the way I am eating now and lost 30lbs in the first month...no 'legal recipes' which obviously serves me well.


I was asked what I did differently, I am no longer using sauces, I never stated that had anything to do with DANDR 2002 (I'm actually using an older version)

I don't know if my lettuce had anything to do with my slow loss, I was again asked what I was doing differently

And as much as everybody wants to push me into going to OWL I have to do that when I am ready. I believe I stated I understand the importance of it in order to reach goal. You, however, can not predict how that will go for anybody.

Again, thanks for your replies.

mutantmom

[atkinsgal08]

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>>(I'm actually using an older version)>>

As long as you accept that the comments and advice you get here is based on DANDR 2002.

[2big4mysize]

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congrats on getting back to basics with DANDR Atkins. WOO HOO on fixing your problems.

my only comment on your use the same menu daily is that we are supposed to feed our hunger and stop so if you find your hunger is satisfied and you only had 1/2 the meal that is okay just put it away for now and eat the rest when you get hungry again. We don't do the exact same thing each day so we don't need the exact same amount of food each day neither. And as we get smaller we need less fuel to do the exact same thing so if we eat the same our weight loss will stop

How is your exercise program going?

[Mutantmom]

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congrats on getting back to basics with DANDR Atkins. WOO HOO on fixing your problems.

my only comment on your use the same menu daily is that we are supposed to feed our hunger and stop so if you find your hunger is satisfied and you only had 1/2 the meal that is okay just put it away for now and eat the rest when you get hungry again. We don't do the exact same thing each day so we don't need the exact same amount of food each day neither. And as we get smaller we need less fuel to do the exact same thing so if we eat the same our weight loss will stop

How is your exercise program going?

Well noted, and thank you for the response.

I have completed over 90 miles during March, the goal was 120 but I had a couple of weeks that I just did not have the energy. April will see 120 miles traveled (this is both treadmill and stationary bike). I'm not going to add weights just yet, I will, but not until I'm back in my gym.

I will add more foods as I go on, but I will do it in little doses, I am keeping my carbs pretty low right now (under 20) and will continue until one of two things change, I stop losing or I am bored with my selections, this has not happened yet. I have 4 more days of eating the way I am now until I look at this situation and decide if I will add more or continue what I'm doing, I'm happy where I am and am losing daily (I'm down to 273.1 today) so I really can't complain, this is working for me, I am healthy and happy with my food decisions, so far so good.

Thanks for the input all, I take everything to heart.

mutantmom

[brandywine1241]

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I am keeping my carbs pretty low right now (under 20) and will continue until one of two things change, I stop losing or I am bored with my selections,

You covered my comment. You are obviously aware of the trap of getting so bored with eating the same food that you cheat.

By the way thanks for sharing your experiment. I found it very interesting.