Is this it?

[Conveyor Belt]

I have to ask myself, 'Is this it?' Is this the last time I start a weight loss plan and finally follow through? I've got to believe that it is.

Today is officially day 3. Day 3 is always the hardest for me. I removed some Easter Candy from my car for the family, and had an episode... my mouth is still salivating because of it. I'm an addict.

I can taste the acetone in my mouth, so I know the ketosis is full on. I'm 30, a full time student, part time restaurant worker, father of one, husband to a great wife.

In 1996, I lost 80 lbs over 2 months by simply walking 4 miles a day and cutting out meats. I kept that weight off for 2 years, until the stress of a hard semester at school pushed me to eating crap and I gained it all back + 100lbs more in a year or better.

I've done atkins in the past, but I don't think I've ever been fully committed to it. I always find some way to cheat.

I'm in school to be a MT, and as such, I'm getting better aqainted with how and why our body chemistries work. Things that spike insulin, what insulin does, etc. Which is what brings me back to the Atkins program.

I'm currently 375lbs. I'm not too sure what the exact number is. I didn't have the opprotunity to weigh before I started the program, nor have I had the opprotunity to weigh lately. I don't have a home scale that will weigh me at my current weight, but I have access to a scale at school, and will use it tomorrow to determine what my weight is.

My goal is to be under 200 lbs. It'd be great if I could be there in months, but I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen. I'd like to be under 300 by July, though. I don't think that's asking too much of my body.

I'm not that active, but vow to exercise daily. As soon as I finish at the computer, I'm going to work out, study and study some more.

I'm glad to see the before and after pics. They are an inspiration.

I hope to be an active or semi-active member of the community here.

[KellyNew4Me2]

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Congratulations on a great decision. I too thought I was doing perfectly on my first 3 days of induction, only to find out after going on fitday.com the same thing. Now I'm more regulated, but I'm amazed to confess, this is the only eating plan that I've ever been on and not cheated. I don't consider the early-on miscalculations a cheat, because to my knowledge I was doing my best, and didn't know better as far as hidden sabateurs in prepared foods. (To me cheating is willfully going off-plan for some fleeting little "mouth-treat")

But I'm determined to educate myself and get it together. One thing I've learned so far is that this is going to be a way of life. The first two weeks are to kick-start you, and give your body a chance to adjust to burning stored fat instead of the sugar it prefers. Then, as the cravings miraculously disappear, you add more foods, one-by-one until you've developed an eating plan that includes enough variety that you're never bored with your choices, yet restrictive enough that you continue to lose weight.

Keep your head up. You know it works. You've been successful before.
You will be again. Check out the Century Club forums. They are for those who
have over 100 lbs to lose. There's lots of support here. Stay involved.
The results will be amazing!

[sallyseachange]

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Hello there Conveyor Belt (love that nic!) and welcome! Kudos to you for deciding to re-commit to Atkins and joining us here at ADBB. You'll find this place to be a fountain of support, knowledge and inspiration.

I'll echo Kelly and advise that you check out the Century Club. They're a great bunch over there and will have lots of strategies and tips for you.

Wonderful news that you're going to exercise. It's so very important... this from a one time non-believer in the effect of exercise on weight loss. I had to really change my mind. My losses stepped up a lot when I added exercise into the equation. I still do a regular workout (half an hour) and dog walk, at maintenance.
Some people get to love exercise, but sadly, that never really happened to me, so I get it out of the way first thing in the morning on rising, so that I don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day. Just a tip.

Post lots, make friends here and keep us updated as to your progress. We're behind you 200%!

[Ketone]

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again another cool nick name! love it! well wish you the best on your goals.

[Desertthorn]

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So how is it going Conveyor???

[Conveyor Belt]

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You want the honest answer?

I"m off it. I got zero results. If anything, I gained 3 pounds. And measurements didn't fall off, either.

I donno...

[clogger]

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Hi Conveyor Belt. It's frustrating when you don't get results or even gain. Do you have the book - Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (DANDR) 2002? What stage are you at right now - Induction or OWL? Are you tracking what you eat? If you post a day's menu others on this site may be able to give some insight.

You CAN do this and get GREAT results! If you follow the program to the letter, drink water, take supplements, and exercise it is a sure bet. If you don't already, you'll have more energy, sleep better, think more clearly, not feel bloated and stuffed after eating, and not have cravings/daydreams about food.

I've found it to be invaluable to check in daily at this site. Since I have 101 pounds to lose I check in with the Century Club daily roll call.

Don't give up and don't leave us. Hang in there .

[Conveyor Belt]

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I may start again this summer, but right now, it's one more thing to do, and my plate is full right now with school obligations. In the mean time, I'll just exersice and watch what I eat.

Hi Conveyor Belt. It's frustrating when you don't get results or even gain. Do you have the book - Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (DANDR) 2002? What stage are you at right now - Induction or OWL? Are you tracking what you eat? If you post a day's menu others on this site may be able to give some insight.

You CAN do this and get GREAT results! If you follow the program to the letter, drink water, take supplements, and exercise it is a sure bet. If you don't already, you'll have more energy, sleep better, think more clearly, not feel bloated and stuffed after eating, and not have cravings/daydreams about food.

I've found it to be invaluable to check in daily at this site. Since I have 101 pounds to lose I check in with the Century Club daily roll call.

Don't give up and don't leave us. Hang in there .

[Diva68]

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Hey, I know how you feel. I started on 02/26/08 and completed 14 Day Induction-(I had lost 7 lbs) and went off plan the very next day-(I don't know why). It took me 17 days to get back on plan, but I did on 03/27/08. It's only been a few days, but I feel better already. I think the key is making your food tasty and enjoyable. And don't weigh yourself too often. That can be a deal breaker-(I've committed myself to weighing ONCE a week). The good thing is that you haven't totally given up because you're still checking.