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  • #1

    Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

    I got down to 308, then took some time off. Started eating peanuts, fruits and stuff then cheating on the weekends with donuts, cake, fast food, etc.

    Gained back to 314 (which was my weight before I left) but it's all good since I'm back on strict induction. In all actuality, only gaining 6 lbs in 3 months of eating crap isn't too bad.

    I'm still exercising, but only aerobics now. I did something to injure my bicep and it hurts when I do weights so I've taken about 2 months off now. I'll let it recover for a few more months, and probably take 5-6 months total away from weights to concentrate more on aerobic activity.

    I do 30 minutes, 5 times a week now but plan to return to my usual hour workout 6 times per week after the two week induction intro period.
    What I do:
    Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
    At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
    2 filtered containers water/day
    Daily salads/veggies

    Goals:
    Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
    Workout in a XXXL shirt     - DONE!
    Workout in a XXL shirt
    Workout in a XL shirt
    270 on the scales
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  • #2
    Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

    Welcome back!

    There's nothing wrong with eating peanuts and fruits. Did you do it by moving to OWL?
    "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

    -- Theodore Roosevelt

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    • #3
      Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

      I didn't have a system or logical path in my eating, I just ate some cashews and peanuts when I was hungry to tide me over until another meal period.

      Then the donuts began, and I knew I had to STOP.
      What I do:
      Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
      At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
      2 filtered containers water/day
      Daily salads/veggies

      Goals:
      Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
      Workout in a XXXL shirt       - DONE!
      Workout in a XXL shirt
      Workout in a XL shirt
      270 on the scales

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      • #4
        Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

        Why not move to OWL then and add more veggies, some fresh cheese, nuts, berries, etc., in a systematic way?
        "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

        -- Theodore Roosevelt

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        • #5
          Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

          Originally posted by Georgiana View Post
          Why not move to OWL then and add more veggies, some fresh cheese, nuts, berries, etc., in a systematic way?
          Cause I want to lose weight faster.
          What I do:
          Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
          At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
          2 filtered containers water/day
          Daily salads/veggies

          Goals:
          Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
          Workout in a XXXL shirt           - DONE!
          Workout in a XXL shirt
          Workout in a XL shirt
          270 on the scales

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          • #6
            Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

            Originally posted by JohnSantos View Post
            Cause I want to lose weight faster.
            Staying on Induction does not guarantee you will lose weight faster.

            And if you don't add foods back properly and stray... you'll be gaining weight, not losing.

            Have you read Chapters 12 and 13 in DANDR? Are you answering the 4 questions in Ch. 13?
            "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

            -- Theodore Roosevelt

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            • #7
              Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

              OWL-GOOD


              DONUTS-BAD




              Hi John,

              How about at least going to Rung 1?

              5 Net carbs of veggies isn't going to slow down your weight loss.
              259/206/149
              Start               8/10/09
              ***Total -53!***


              :dancingba


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              Goal Met:
              9,10,11,12,02,03 Mileage
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              • #8
                Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

                Hi John - nice to see you again.
                Congratulations on coming back
                Many people have serious problems stepping off and then stepping back again. So make sure you saddle in really well Good luck. I am counting on you.
                Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                May Challenges 2010
                Push-ups: 450/800
                Abs: 850/1900
                Squats: 650/1200
                Lunges: 500/1000
                Strength: 490/1200
                Running: 50/100 km


                2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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                • #9
                  Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

                  Welcome back John! I wondered where you had gone to.

                  Good luck with everything. Nice to see you back.
                  Jane

                  x5










                  5'6", 42/F, Mom of 3 boys :heartbeat :Drink2: :goldribboArmy wife:goldribbo

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                  • #10
                    Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

                    Hi John,

                    Great to have you back, congratulations on getting back in the swing of things!!!!

                    Sarina
                    -----------------
                    Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
                    April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
                    Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
                    1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
                    2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
                    3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
                    4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
                    5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
                    Current weight – 168.8 lbs.
                    Goal weight - 150 – 160

                    My personal Journey -
                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

                    My Journal -
                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

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                    • #11
                      Re: Took 3 months off, but I'm still here

                      Welcome back.Your lucky not to have put on much weight.All the best with the restart.

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