New to Board But Not to Atkins

[Healthy4Life]

Hello everyone... I've been doing this WOL for about 2 1/2 years now however, I haven't been as "diligent" as I have been in the past as I was when I first started. So... I've recommitted myself to this plan AGAIN so that I can shed these last 15 - 20 pounds (I want them gone once and for all)


I just hope that I can find encouragement here and learn from others.

I know the last few pounds are the "hardest" to get rid of but... I'm willing to do what it takes to make it happen.

[Laurenfra]

Well if you are looking for support you have found the best place on the net. I am glad youfound us. Welcome!

[Healthy4Life]

Thank you so much for welcoming me !

:icondance

[Elizellen]

Hello Healthy4life :wave
Welcome to our family of losers :joy :joy
Are you on OWL or pre-maintenance or still on extended induction?

Do join in on any forum but particularly the one for the stage of Atkins you are on. As you have been Atkineering for so long I am sure you will have advice to give us as well as being able to get help here when needed. :hug

[Healthy4Life]

I'm in between "forever" Induction... and OWL...

I'd like to get to the MAINTENANCE STAGE because I don't like fluctuating between the WOL so much. However, I do admit that in the past I was on induction and lost some.. and then STANDSTILL... no weight loss and then I went to OWL and lost more... go figure.

I think my body doesn't like getting use to anything too long because then it stops doing anything such as "losing the weight". I saw this exact same thing in my exercise. I was a heavy treadmill user (still am) but, it wasn't until I added weights, and other machines like the epillitical that I started seeing yet another change in my body.

I think the key for me is to don't stay on one thing too long or else the body doesn't like it... CHANGE is what my body needs.

[Desertthorn]

Great post. Welcome :wave :wave

[ttdriver]

Welcome! And I love your username! That says it all!! :wave

Betty

[dreamof145]

Welcome to our family of losers. I've been on Atkins now for a year. This has been the best thing for me. I feel fantastic and am so thankful for this site. The people here are so encouraging and motivating. Best wishes, so glad you decided to join us.

[Kent]

Welcome to ADBB! I hope you are your success stories about how you have gotten by so far. Realizing when we are falling away is much easier when you have the tool to get you back in shape. Glad to see you here.

[Healthy4Life]

Ahh ! gee thanks everyone from the "Welcoming Committee" !

I feel so "wanted here"... I'm looking forward to making some friends here ... encouraging others... and being encouraged.

I look forward to GOAL because it's coming ... it's just a matter of time.

The support here has already been well worth my time.

[ttdriver]

KEEP UP WITH THE EXERCISE!!! That will really speed you on your way to goal!!!

Betty

[Healthy4Life]

Thanks... ttdriver ! :nod

[MotherOfGizmo]

Hi Healthy4life! Welcome to our little ha family!

I hope you love it here as much as I do!

Be sure to join us in the Cooking forum and share any Atkins friendly recipes you might have! Also check out the journal section! You can set yourself up one to help keep you accountable, plus there are lots of nice folks there.

Karen

[Elizellen]

And think of moving up the OWL ladder as soon as you have done your 14 days induction.
This will stop you getting bored with induction menus and allow your body to work out what food groups you will be able to eat on maintenance as well as helping you discover your CCLL. As you found out before - OWL means ongoing weightloss, so there is no benefit from staying too long on induction.
Dr Atkins suggested we lose our last 5-10 pounds on the premaintenance stage to establish our carb level for maintaining our goal weight.