Top secret atkins plan

[AtkinsBarbie*]

hi everyone i dont think i mentioned this before but i am totally keeping my atkins woe a secret.people are commenting on how im loosing weight but they just dont know how.im scared the secret is going to be let out of the bag because im sure people can put two and two together and see that i dont eat bread or sweets or sodas of any kinds and they see my sugar free jello and splenda.etc. has anyone succesfully kept thier atkins plan a secret from start to finish withought getting busted?

[atkinsgal08]

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I admit, it's no one else's business how you eat ... or what you eat.

Wondering why you don't want to get "busted"?

You're not committing a crime.

You also don't have to say the A word ... you can say you're eating whole, unprocessed foods, no sugar, no refined carbohydrates, heart healthy fats, lots of vegetables, low glycemic fruits.

By the time you get that phrase out, people will want to change the subject!

[AtkinsBarbie*]

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lol atkins gal i think your right.i guess busted was the wrong word.what you dont understand is many women in my family are overweight and most or all have tried some diet or another and succeded but they all end up gaining it back!and they always brag about the new diet they are on i dont want to do that.and it seems like when you tell people your on a diet or a healthy plan they try and sabbatoage you by making your favorite foods and bring it to your door.i dont want that.

[atkinsgal08]

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>>it seems like when you tell people your on a diet or a healthy plan they try and sabbatoage you by making your favorite foods and bring it to your door.i dont want that.>>

You don't have to tell them or anyone what you're doing. I wasn't suggesting that you make any kind of statement.

Just do your own thing ... and let them do theirs.

[gc1379]

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haha that seems to be true the sabotage. I go to school and im currently on a i guess mini-vacation because of the snow cancelled classes. I will go Tuesday, and since the cafeteria food has always been horrible and mostly it seems like CARB-****. i have no idea what i will eat plus i dont want to skip meals

[AtkinsBarbie*]

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thanks everybody for the replies.i think ill take atkins gals advice and just do my thing and let them do thiers and stop worrying

[Georgiana]

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gc1379, how old are you? Are in high school?

[pagliaccia]

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I didn't tell anybody (besides my husband) that I was on Atkins until I was firmly settled and had lost 20 pounds. I didn't want them to think I was just doing some quick-fix diet, but I also think I wanted to make sure *I* didn't think I was doing that, either. Now that I reflect on it, it's my life and my health, and people who don't respect that can shove it.

[Suzanne_H]

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My Atkins plan has no finish, so... but no, I don't tell folks I'm on Atkins. I didn't ask their permission to stuff my face with garbage, and I don't need their ok to eat well.

[gc1379]

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yes i am still in high school, im 18 years old

[hopejoy]

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I agree it's easier to not tell people. When they ask me if I'm back on Atkins I say 'just eating healthy... '. There is something about people wanting to sabbotage you're efforts. It's weird. My first week starting back a co worker must have sensed that I was 'dieting' and brought me a cake. Sheesh. I told her that that was super sweet and put it out for everyone to eat. I also told her that I wasn't feeling well so would have some 'later'. When hardly anyone had any I stuck it in our freezer. Its almost gone now and I didn't have any. ha ha. Think she got the hint?

liz

[AtkinsBarbie*]

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hopejoy!i cant believe she did that!see what i mean?people can be so mean spirited.

[hopejoy]

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yup, at the same time she's saying 'I just gained 7 lbs! I can't stop eating!'...
what are you gonna do? Best to keep it a 'secret'.

I was eating the most amazing looking salad the other day and everyone was like 'whoa! that looks awesome! are you on a diet?' 'no, but I should be. I just love salad!' ha ha... whatever.

office politics. bah humbug!
liz

[stephbob]

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I personally find it easier to just tell people I'm eating healthier and exercising. It's by no means a lie, but I can't handle their "expert knowledge" on how 'unhealthy' Atkins is. I also agree with whoever said that they find that as soon as they pinpoint what they're doing (ie. Low Carb) people seem to go out of their way to almost force feed you carbs. I have no happy medium, when people do that I just get on the defense, so it's much easier to keep quiet and let them be jealous

[PolarBearKing]

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I know what you all mean, when I tell people that I am on Atkins' the nutritional expert in them comes out. I just say, what would you say if I told you I was only eating meat & veggies. No refined sugars, no processed foods, no caffiene & no alcohol. Because that's all I really cut out of my diet, they usually nod with approval.

The funny thing is that my jobs requires a lot of physical conditioning and diet plays a huge role. My crew (four of us) all decided to get into better shape the first of the year. We all went different directions and so far I have out lost 'em all on weight. Initially, I took a lot of grief to what I was doing. But the proof is in the pudding and now that they see what I am actually eating they are starting to realize what Atkins really is all about.

I am really looking forward to our annual physical in April. That is gonna tell the big picture. I'll be sure to report those findings here.