Haven't done Atkins for over 3 years

[DebbieY]

I did Atkins 3 years ago and FINALLY lost the baby weight from my 7 year old daughter that stayed around for almost 4 years previously. I ended up getting a divorce and have remarried and had another child. I gained 50 pounds while pregnant and am now in much need of losing this weight AGAIN.

I know that Atkins does work. I lost 60 pounds 3 years ago and kept it off until I got pregnant again. I'm now 33 years old though and it seems like it's taking me longer to get this weight off. I lost a bit when I tried Weight Watchers, just watching what I ate, exercising more, but it wouldn't get me below a certain weight.

So, now I'm about to try Atkins again. I think I'm in the right frame of mind to stick to it. I remember how tough the first week was but how if I can get past the first week then it got much easier. I've told myself to give it an honest try for 2 weeks. No cheating, nothing. Just atkins for 2 weeks. Once I start seeing the weight come off it'll be much easier for me to do it. One of the hard things though is my husband LOVES pasta and breaded foods. So the whole family will be eating one thing and I'll be eating something else.

I just thought I'd introduce myself. I need to go update my profile as well since I'm sure it still shows what it was around when I stopped Atkins.

[blueberrylady]

Re: Haven't done Atkins for over 3 years

Welcome back, Debbie. Yes, the first few days are hard but if you get enough fat and protein, your cravings should disappear quickly. Remember to drink lots of water and get your veggies in. Full fat salad dressing helps alot.

I have the same problem with my dh, in that he eats the same way he always has but the diet keeps me feeling so full that I'm not tempted at all by the pasta and pies. You really have to want to do this. Half-heartedness won't do. Stick to the plan and visualize yourself as you want to be, and you'll do fine.

Good luck!!

[misplaced southerner]

Re: Haven't done Atkins for over 3 years

hi and welcome back! i bet that in no time you will be feeling great and back in the grove....the atkins way of eating will do that! i hear ya on "what the rest of the family likes to eat"...my family was the same. but as time has passed, THEY TOO have learned to cut the carbs and eat far more veggies and good stuff. it has been a healthy change for ALL of us! you are setting a good example for your whole family. in time, they may not completely drop the higher carb foods but they will probably eliminate any and all junk and expand their repetoire of yummy veggies!

good luck getting started and let us know how it goes