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I've been on Atkins several times over the past 10 years. I've never managed though to make it a lifestyle change. 
I've dealt with many difficulties in the past 2 months and I feel like this is the only thing I can do to make me feel better. In November, I traveled 500 miles to Wisconsin to help my mother and aunt put my grandma in hospice...knowing what the result would be. She died in mid December. I went back to Wisconsin for the funeral. I was back home in time for the holidays and BAM!! My boyfriend of nearly 3 years called to break up with me on Christmas Eve. (He was 70 miles away). Two days later, he looked me in the eyes and told me he's not physically attracted to me anymore. I told him for 2 years I'd get off my butt and get back on the wagon...and I didn't. I became complacent about the fact that I didn't even love myself. That led me to many lost dreams, regret and losing the absolute love of my life. Granted, that wasn't his only reason. I believe the fit micro biologist he's met at grad school has much to do with it. But I knew when I helped him move to grad school I needed to start moving with Atkins and I didn't do it. So, here I sit...10 lbs away from when we met. I'll be taking his things back to him at the end of the month and I crave some second glances. He was insistant to me that he was leaving because people NEVER change and he was tired of waiting for change from me. I must tell you "revenge" is the best motivation for Atkins I've ever known. Induction has been CLEAN. Water only and tons of it. No "flu" experience this time and it's certainly filled my time with cooking, menu planning and exercising. Ok, enough of that... Just looking for encouragement and support. It's only me and my 13 year old son now and I'd like to have the energy he requires from me!!
I've dealt with many difficulties in the past 2 months and I feel like this is the only thing I can do to make me feel better. In November, I traveled 500 miles to Wisconsin to help my mother and aunt put my grandma in hospice...knowing what the result would be. She died in mid December. I went back to Wisconsin for the funeral. I was back home in time for the holidays and BAM!! My boyfriend of nearly 3 years called to break up with me on Christmas Eve. (He was 70 miles away). Two days later, he looked me in the eyes and told me he's not physically attracted to me anymore. I told him for 2 years I'd get off my butt and get back on the wagon...and I didn't. I became complacent about the fact that I didn't even love myself. That led me to many lost dreams, regret and losing the absolute love of my life. Granted, that wasn't his only reason. I believe the fit micro biologist he's met at grad school has much to do with it. But I knew when I helped him move to grad school I needed to start moving with Atkins and I didn't do it. So, here I sit...10 lbs away from when we met. I'll be taking his things back to him at the end of the month and I crave some second glances. He was insistant to me that he was leaving because people NEVER change and he was tired of waiting for change from me. I must tell you "revenge" is the best motivation for Atkins I've ever known. Induction has been CLEAN. Water only and tons of it. No "flu" experience this time and it's certainly filled my time with cooking, menu planning and exercising. Ok, enough of that... Just looking for encouragement and support. It's only me and my 13 year old son now and I'd like to have the energy he requires from me!!
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You've certainly taken your share of butt-kicking lately, and then some! Kudos to you for taking it on head first!! 
See ya round the forum!
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