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    Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

    Hi everyone! I did atkins a couple of years ago in 2004-2005 and went from 265 lbs. to 183 lbs. I then got married, stopped working out, had a baby, etc. and I'm back to 225 lbs. After having my baby 6 months ago, I have started Phase One at least 3 different times and don't seem to lose anymore. I lose a couple of lbs and then lose motivation, cheat and gain it all back. I am so worried that I will never be able to lose weight again. I have an eleptical machine at home which I do about 30 minutes a day, 4 times a week, drink lots of water, take Omega 3, Green Tea Tablets. Why can't I lose weight anymore and as fast I did the first time around. Could it be that my body is not reacting to Atkins method anymore? Please, Please, please somebody share your secret with me. I am afraid that I am getting depressed now about my whole image.

    I'm 5'8, current weight 225 lbs., goal is 165 lbs.
    36/F, 5'8 "FOOD IS MY DRUG OF CHOICE. "
    HW 285/SW 265/CW 178/GW 170
    Next Mini Goal: 175 by Sept 16th (Isabela's BD)

    Click Here to Visit MY JOURNAL
    "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)
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  • #2
    Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

    Are you giving it a full 2 weeks before you weigh in? if your weighing in every day and expecting to see a loss well thats your problem... Im on my second time round, i didnt weigh til day 16 and i still lost 14 pounds - give it a go, and watch that none of your tablet things are causing you to stall -

    Whats making you demotivated? you know this WOE works so why are you expecting miraculous results? give it time and follow the plan properly.

    Post menus - maybe youre missing something that one of us can spot
    HW 303
    Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
    Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




    "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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    • #3
      Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

      Motivation can only come from the inside. Once you give up, no diet will work. You need to get into a frame of mind to say ENOUGH! and go full force into it.

      If you continue to cheat, of course Atkins will not work.
      Cheating is easy, trust me, I have been on many of diets that I cheated on. But this one is pretty darn easy so far. You need to have a really clean induction to stop the cravings.
      30/f
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      Linda's recipe website: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html


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      • #4
        Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

        BTW, you won't lose as fast, simply because you're not as big as you were either.
        30/f
        Some helpful links:
        Linda's recipe website: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html


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        • #5
          Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

          Thanks for replying so soon. I felt the need to add that I don't own a scale anymore. I got rid of it when I got married because I am so afraid my husband would ask me to get on it and then he would see how much I really weight. He still doesn't. He would freak out if he knew. He tends to dwell on numbers more than on looks and I'm certain this would create a huge problem in our marriage. Also, he is totally against Atkins and says it is dangerous etc, etc and the minute you leave it you gain it all back plus more. In a way, it did happen to me. As you can see, this time around Atkins has been a real challenge for more reasons than one. He gets really suspicioius when all of a sudden I don't drink milk anymore, don't eat oatmeal, fruits, certain veggies. That's when I cheat and then ruin the fat burning mode.
          36/F, 5'8 "FOOD IS MY DRUG OF CHOICE. "
          HW 285/SW 265/CW 178/GW 170
          Next Mini Goal: 175 by Sept 16th (Isabela's BD)

          Click Here to Visit MY JOURNAL
          "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)

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          • #6
            Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

            Yes, he's right, Atkins WON'T work if you leave, you WILL gain it back.

            But the same is true for EVERY SINGLE EATING PLAN, whether it's Weight Watchers, South Beach, Jenny Craig, Atkins, etc. At least Atkins is one of the healthiest (if not THE healthiest) plan out there.

            Induction is only followed for 2 weeks, and after that you start adding in foods in a certain order, based on glycemic index. Soon after induction you'll be eating fresh cheeses, nuts, seeds, berries, melons, wine, beans, apples, potatoes, corn, carrots, oatmeal, and whole grains. Each food/food group belongs to a specific rung of OWL. I am on Rung 9 of OWL, meaning I can eat EVERYTHING except white sugar, white flour, white pasta, etc. It's all legal for me!

            Stick to your guns. If you know Atkins works (which it does!) and if you know that it's a plan you enjoy, stick with it, no matter what your husband says. Ask him to read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution so he can better understand the plan. He can't very well criticize something he knows NOTHING about! And after he reads it, I doubt he'll have anything to criticize--what is unhealthy about a plan that stresses eating veggies, mandatory exercise, and 8 glasses of water a day?
            START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
            RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
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            • #7
              Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

              Anyway around that?
              30/f
              Some helpful links:
              Linda's recipe website: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html


              Time for Goals!
              Lose another 10lbs by May 7th CHECK!
              Lose another 10lbs by May 30th CHECK!
              Lose another 10lbs by July 31st!! CHECK!
              Lose another 10lbs By Aug 31st!
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              • #8
                Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

                Is your husband supportive or controlling? If its the latter you may have a problem bigger than any eating plan or support forum can help you with. If he is the former and just uneducated about Atkins then you need to do your best to educate both yourself and him in order to succeed. Sometimes the second time around goes slower than the first. I am a classic case of that. This is a life changing WOE. It is healthy, it provides successful weight loss while giving you energy and a better sense of well being, and it is a life commitment. Not something to go on and then go off when you have reached a 'goal weight'. I hope you stick with it, educate the hubby and come in here a lot for everyones support.
                Re-Start Date 11/29/08
                Height 5'4
                Female 47
                SW 160.2
                CW150
                GW 130
                Mini Goal 150 -met/ New Mini Goal 145


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                • #9
                  Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

                  Welcome to the ADBB! Glad you decided to post here.

                  Our bodies change with time and sometimes that affects the rate we lose weight at. Also, it happens to many that they lose slower the second time around at the beginning...but they do still lose! You just need a little more patience. Not weighing for a couple of weeks is a good way to not stress too much.

                  If you stick with it, you will certainly lose... it just may take that little bit longer for your body to wake up to the fact that you mean business. Hang in there... it's sooooo worth it.
                  Before and after:






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                  • #10
                    Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

                    Hi

                    You know that our metabolism slows down during pregnancy and doesn't completely bounce back until 2 years post birth.
                    Sue

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                    • #11
                      Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

                      You need to be open and discuss this way of life with your husband. Being 'closet' eaters is how most of us get in the position we are now. By hiding this wonderful way of life, you will be causing yourself guilt over doing something that your husband doesn't want you to do. In my eyes you're setting your self up to not succeed ya know?

                      Do your research, show him this site, show him all the before and after pics. If he's a 'number' kind of guy, show him all the pounds that have been lost here.

                      I just think that hiding this way of eating will do more harm than good.

                      I could be way way off, and I certainly don't mean to offend. I love this lifestyle, and my wife is supporting of it, even if she doesn't eat this way.

                      I do wish you the best of luck though.
                      Scooter







                      Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

                        A big THANK YOU to everyone who's responded. I do appreciate all your wisdom and support. In response to the last comment, does that mean that becuause of my pregnancy it will take my metabolism two years to go back to normal? I had read that somewhere already but failed to believe it since soooo many ladies out there lose all the weight really quick after their deliveries. If I'm already eating healthy, excercing 4-5 times a week, drinking tons of water.....it's not fair!!! Nevertheless, like someone else commented, maybe it will take my body a while to realize that I do mean business. I'm just wondering now if that while means up to 2 years.

                        I'm a stay home mom for now and don't go back to work until August. This means I have from now till then to lose weight and fit into my clothes. I refuse to go out there and spend hundreds on a new wardrobe. So I'm thinking that if I eat the same thing every day during induction (however many weeks I need to do it) maybe I will lose weight and jumpstart my metabolism all over again. Besides the menus suggested in the book, does anyone have more options? Do you eat snacks during induction like cheese? I know the book says it's allowed and I do eat about 2 or 3 cheese strings a day as snacks. Could this be what's ruining my fat burning process? Any suggestions anyone? Any sample menus you can share with me that might help me besides the one in the book?
                        36/F, 5'8 "FOOD IS MY DRUG OF CHOICE. "
                        HW 285/SW 265/CW 178/GW 170
                        Next Mini Goal: 175 by Sept 16th (Isabela's BD)

                        Click Here to Visit MY JOURNAL
                        "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)

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                        • #13
                          Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

                          It will not take you 2 years to get back to pre-baby shape if you follow the plan and get plenty of exerize. If you are eating over the recommended amount of cheese then it could be a reason. There are lots of different snacks out there, check the recipe section and Linda's Low Carb Website. Staying on Induction for extra time is not necessarily the answer either. Most people lose most of their weight on OWL and doing the rungs. The big myth about Atkins is that people think they will continue to lose induction amounts if they stay on induction. That is really not the case at all. Our bodies lose a lot in the beginning because it is getting rid of excess water and shifting gears to a new WOE. But ideally you really DONT want to lose that fast all the time. There is truth to the saying 'the slower it comes off the more likey it will stay off', and thats what it is all about here. Keeping it off. Everyone is different. You need to find your rhythm and not expect too much too soon. Keep coming in here for support and read other peoples stories. You will find it really is the rare person that can lose it all really fast and keep it off.
                          Re-Start Date 11/29/08
                          Height 5'4
                          Female 47
                          SW 160.2
                          CW150
                          GW 130
                          Mini Goal 150 -met/ New Mini Goal 145


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                          • #14
                            Re: Why is Atkins not working for me anymore?

                            Hi Elsy, welcome to the board! You've been given some wonderful answers. All I can say is, stick with it, the weight will come off. This is a lifetime change in eating style. You don't need to eat the same thing every day, that's the beauty of this. Even in induction, vary your menu so you don't get bored!

                            Best advice I can give you is to come around the board daily for support!

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