Help...Fell Off the Wagon

[Buddyjay]

I started Atkins 3/07. Was very successful losing over 45lbs in 6 mos.
Unfortunately, my Mom passed away in November 07 and the stress and void that was left (only child) helped propel me to excuse myself from the attention that Atkins WOE required. I put on about 12lbs.
Anyway, I am ready to get back to this and was wondering if it is advisable to go back to Induction or simply modify my existing (bad) diet?
As usual, thanks for the great help this board has always supplied.

[hrgillespie]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

First of all I'm very sorry to hear of your loss ......... losing a loved one is the greatest pain a person can endure. If you've been off the wagon since November I would start over with induction clean your system of all those bad habits and get a fresh start towards eating right! Good luck to you and kudos for finding your way back to this WOL

[Creek]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

It's certainly understandable that you lost your focus. Please accept my heart felt condolences.

I agree with hrgillespie, and if it were me, I'd get back to the basics by completeing the two week induction. You need to get your body switched over to burning fat again.

I sure wish you well.

[clogger]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

Buddyjay, I'm sorry for your loss.

I would also suggest starting at Induction again. Great job losing the 45 initially! You are in a better spot having only gained 12 back instead of 45+.

Good luck!

[Elizellen]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

I am so sorry to read of your loss Buddy and can quite understand how it knocked you for six!

How glad I am to see that you have decided to get back onto the WOE and continue your Atkins journey.

I too agree that you will probably find that doing a short induction period will get you back into the groove again. Unless you want to do a complete 14 day induction maybe you only need to get back into ketosis and rid yourself of any cravings then get back up the OWL ladder.

[LaRie]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

Dont have anything different from what the others have said but that I am so sorry about your loss.

Keep your head up!

[sheddingflab]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

I'm very sorry for your loss as well. And yes it is understandable that you lost focus for a while. Its ok though...we have to let ourselves greive however we need to when we lose a loved one, especially our mother. I'm glad you're ready to get back on track...just think of your mom watching over you, and how proud and happy she'd be to see you healthy and happy

[abouttime]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

((((((((HUGS)))))))) So sorry to hear about your loss.

A clean induction is the best idea, it will give you that kickstart that you need. You should also come check out the second time around club, lots of great info and advice there too!

Congrats on the wights loss so fat & i know you will be successful!!

[joee5]

Re: Help...Fell Off the Wagon

Stay strong. You'll get through this. Sorry for your loss. God Bless, Joe