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A year later
I haven't been on this board in quite some time but I figured it was time to hold myself accountable again! I have been on Atkins since November 10, 2008. I lost a total of 50 pounds and have kept it off. I do fluctuate 2 pounds up or down but normally no more than that. The problem is that I am stuck at this weight. The first year I did this diet I did not cheat-- or if I did it was VERY LITTLE. I found that once I hit the one year mark.. I started cheating a lot more often. I think that once I realized I could cheat and then within 2 days be back at my normal weight... I started making excuses to do it more. I really want to lost another 10 pounds and I'm not sure where to start. Do I go back to induction for 2 weeks? Do I have to stop eating fruit again? Anyone have any experience with this before? Any help would be appreciated. I know I have to get ahold of myself and stop cheating. If I really want to lose I need to exercise more and get it together. Thanks!
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You could always do a week or two on induction to kill the cravings then add back in fruit if it's important to you. Or go back to maintanence completely as long as you stick to plan it will come off. No need to work the rungs again IMOAtkins Start date: 01/18/2010--Now off plan for med reasons, still an Atkins lover!
Female-37 yrs-4'11"
HW-240/SW-169/CW-143.0/GW-125
Mini Goals
159---Hit 02/08/2010 Woohoo
149---Hit 03/08/2010 YES!
139
129
Highest weight till now
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and kudos for no recidivism!! you can lose the last lbs!5'4, Medium framed female.
Weight: 135/125/115
Exercise: Stroll leisurely around Miami Beach 1-3 times a week, between 4-8 miles every time.
Heavy weights (for me) slow burn method (Body by Science).
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I would start clean again with the induction and go up the rungs again, IMOComment
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If you are at OWL Rung 7 now, you don't need to go back to Induction. You simply stop cheating and continue from where you are. It's the cheating that's your problem... and the reasons for a cheat are often in your mind and have nothing to do with the rung you're on, if you have been at this level before the cheating started.Originally posted by IndianaGirl View Post
Always plan your menus in advance. If a food is not on your plan, don't eat it.
Make sure you are deriving most of your net carbs from low carb vegetables.
Eat enough fat.
Drink plenty of water.
Ditching sweeteners and products, if you are consuming any now, might also help."Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
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