Trying to start induction - Motivate me please!?!

[TwinkleStar]

I have done Atkins before successfully loosing about 50+ lbs, and kept it off by hitting the gym regularly. Now after having Back Surgery, going back to work, and back to school with evening classes, I sit all day long, and have gotten out of the work-out routine. I've gained almost 25 back.

I just booked a trip to the carribean in August and can't fit into any of my summer clothes from last year - Arghghg! So I'm trying to go back on induction and do reallly good during the day (packing meals and snacks for work & school), but at night I tend to eat dinner with my boyfriend and my son and have a tiny rice, pasta, plantains, or something and can't get out of this habbit to really start induction. Help!

[imagood1]

Re: Trying to start induction - Motivate me please!?!

Hi and welcome back to Atkins -- 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” – good luck getting some weight off before your vacation next month.

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.

[TwinkleStar]

Re: Trying to start induction - Motivate me please!?!

Thanks, I will do That!

[liv]

Re: Trying to start induction - Motivate me please!?!

Maybe for a few days till you get over the hump you can make no starches for your family. They'll survive. Have some nice veggies instead. Most people on Atkins or not really like a good cauliflower bake.
I really like this recipe:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/side-dishes/123-cauliflower-potatoes.html

And yes check out stac.

[Lovebug3168]

Re: Trying to start induction - Motivate me please!?!



You can do it!!! I think Liv had a great idea to kick start.

[Eama]

Re: Trying to start induction - Motivate me please!?!

You've done it before, you can do it again!
Best of luck to you, and welcome.

[chinadoll]

Re: Trying to start induction - Motivate me please!?!

Welcome back. Lots of times I do a low carb meal and throw in some baked potatoes for the family. No extra fuss and they get their starch. Or a pot of rice will do the same thing. The entire rest of the meal can be totally legal without a lot of work for you.