Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

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  • matawguro
    Moderator
    • Jun 02, 2004
    • 950
    #1

    Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

    Why is low-carb harder the second time around? | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.

    When I put out the call for what people wanted to read about on this blog in 2009, numerous folks commented that they would like to know why it seems so much more difficult to successfully follow a low-carb diet the second or third time around. Over the years I’ve noticed this phenomenon in myself and in many others whom I have treated or advised, so it’s truly a subject worthy of exploration.

    I’m going to list the reasons experience has taught me below, starting with situations over which we have no control and ending with those over which we have total control.
    Robbie T., 240/180/160. 41yr Male, Height 5'9"
    Started November 1, 2003. Minor goal (180lbs.) reached Oct. 30, 2004
    Lowest weight before slacking-off : 175lbs
    Quezon City, Philippines
    "Eppur si muove!"
    Tags: around?, harder, low-carb, time
    • Elizellen
      Moderator
      • Apr 22, 2004
      • 16700
      #2
      Re: Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

      Thanks for posting that Robbie!
      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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        • sallyseachange

          Moderator Emeritus
          • Jan 15, 2005
          • 12313
          #3
          Re: Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

          Good one Robbie!
          Before and after:






          PLEDGING FLIGHTS
          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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            • tacfla
              ADBB Adventurer
              • Oct 16, 2007
              • 196
              #4
              Re: Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

              Thanks for posting this. I have restarted Atkins after losing alot of weight since the holidays and I am trying to get the last 20 lbs off and its being difficult so this article helped me see just whats going on with me....

              SW 210 /CW 167 / GW 150 Ht. 5'3'


              Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter



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                • SunnySmile501
                  Moderator Emeritus
                  • Nov 24, 2006
                  • 3697
                  #5
                  Re: Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

                  Excellent article! Dr. Mike is right on target, as usual!
                  People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


                  "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
                  ~~Herodotus


                  Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
                  Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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                    • cherribom1
                      ADBB Adventurer
                      • Feb 28, 2007
                      • 451
                      #6
                      Re: Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

                      Thanks! We were just talking about this in another thread!
                      Erica, 30, Female, 5'5"
                      StartDate: Feb 23, 2007
                      SW: 180+, RRRRSW: 160, CW: 152, MGW: 140, GW: 125




                      2010 will be the year I accomplish my weight goal!!!!

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                        • Biba21
                          ADBB Amateur
                          • Jan 05, 2009
                          • 14
                          #7
                          Re: Why is low-carb harder the second time around?

                          I really liked that article, it's been much harder for me the the second time, I feel a little bit better after reading this. I WILL NOT CHEAT!!

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