Yo!

[2ndgoround]

Well, as I look at my username, I have to laugh because this is actually my THIRD go round. That was my username from last year when I lost 35 lbs. Now I'm back heavier than ever. I'm going to give this "diet thing" one more shot. The first time I went on Atkins about four years ago, I lost 80 lbs and felt great, but apparently not great enough to stick with it

I am on day five of the induction, I actually plan on staying on the induction for a while. I have detox symtoms..carbs....sugar.....WINE. I am feeling really tired, light headed and have no energy, same feelings I had the last three times
I look forward to hopping on the scale on Thursday..kinda.
I'm also looking forward to browsing the board

[imagood1]

Re: Yo!

Hi and welcome back -- Here is a little information I hope will refresh your memory and help get you going again. To loose and keep the weight off follow the plan the way Dr. Atkins wrote it. The plan works if you follow it the way it is written and don’t try to do it “your way” – try thinking of this as a way of eating for a lifetime - not a "diet thing" -- once you get your detox problems taken care of move on up the Rungs and enjoy everything the plan has to offer.

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. We also have challenges for members to join, some are exercise related and some aren’t. Also start a journal and post your thoughts along the way.

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of the induction page - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/ – it’s an easy way to answer questions you may have if you can’t find your copy of the book.


Stay away from the shakes and bars (they are NOT legal on induction because of their ingredients and have caused stalling to many people) - eat a variety of foods off the acceptable food list, (making sure you get your fats, carbs and protein in daily), drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), take supplements and exercise.

Check the recipe sites also - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable. Make sure you are using induction recipes until you move on to OWL (ongoing weight loss)

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[JulieB]

Re: Yo!

Hi, welcome back. Stick around & post lots - check out the before & after pics - it'll keep you motivated!

Did you do extended induction last time too? I think you'd have a better chance of sticking with it if you moved up the rungs...I seem to lose just as fast on Rungs 1 & 2 as I did on induction

[chinadoll]

Re: Yo!

I second what Julie says. This is not a diet, you have to view it as a permanent lifestyle change. Easier said than done, I know, but it will work again (albeit slower many times) so climb back on the wagon and settle in for the ride.

[2ndgoround]

Re: Yo!

Good to know, thanks you guys. I need to re-educate myself on the rungs.

[cafe_et_creme]

Re: Yo!

Hey welcome back to the AWOL. It sounds like your induction is going well. It is a good idea to study the rungs, you get to add so much more to your daily diet, and find out which foodss cause you problems.
Good Luck x