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I was on Atkins once before in 2004-2005 and had success with it and like everyone else that slid off I wonder why I stopped the healthy way of life and healthy way of exercise. For me I think it came down to me refusing a job offer and then a few weeks later thinking I should have taken it and I was probably depressed. The bad foods started, I stopped going to the gym, and you know the rest….all the gains were erased and I eventually was over my starting weight.
Last month I started again and so far so good. 28 days in and 20 pounds lost. The difference is this time I’m staying away from every temptation. I know some people can be around triggers and have no issues. I am not one of those people.
Lunchtime at work was always the hardest time. Most people will go out and I enjoyed that too. The first few days I started back people would still ask me to come. Then I told them I was on Atkins and they would say “we will go to a steak house”.
The problem for a steak house is that yes the steak may be ok. Then I’m sitting there watching people eat baked potatoes with sour cream etc. Nice tall beers or cokes etc.
Now what I tell people is that my addiction is really no different than an alcoholic. They wouldn’t ask an alcoholic to go to a bar so it is the same for me at a restaurant or a party. Most people seem to understand when I use that analogy and are very supportive. (especially now that I’m getting some results)
I think eventually I’ll be strong enough to be around the triggers but for now the best thing for me is to go cold turkey during this extended induction.
Last month I started again and so far so good. 28 days in and 20 pounds lost. The difference is this time I’m staying away from every temptation. I know some people can be around triggers and have no issues. I am not one of those people.
Lunchtime at work was always the hardest time. Most people will go out and I enjoyed that too. The first few days I started back people would still ask me to come. Then I told them I was on Atkins and they would say “we will go to a steak house”.
The problem for a steak house is that yes the steak may be ok. Then I’m sitting there watching people eat baked potatoes with sour cream etc. Nice tall beers or cokes etc.
Now what I tell people is that my addiction is really no different than an alcoholic. They wouldn’t ask an alcoholic to go to a bar so it is the same for me at a restaurant or a party. Most people seem to understand when I use that analogy and are very supportive. (especially now that I’m getting some results)
I think eventually I’ll be strong enough to be around the triggers but for now the best thing for me is to go cold turkey during this extended induction.
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