Restart or Second Time Around?

[funkytofabs?]

I suppose this counts as a Second Time Around. I gradually stopped doing Atkins for some unknown reason. I lost some and was happy. Not as much as I DESIRED,I don't get why I do the things I do sometimes.

It's been a few months since I strayed but am back again. Life's stresses reached an all time high, but have cleared. My sweetie started working nights, so my plan is to actually EXERCISE this time.... even if it's only the minimum of 30 minutes daily. I realize that I am lazy. Well, not so much LAZY, as tired. I take care of my 91 y.o.
g-mother and visit my nursing home bound father 3 x's a week, in addition to working 45 hrs a week and running 2 households. Now that I read that, it vaguely sounds like an excuse. Crutch maybe?

I've decided to re-dedicate myself, incorporate exercise, as well as a min of 100oz of water a day. I have the treadmill set up infront of the tv so I should be good to go lol I'm still at my "stopping" point from last time, 195. Looking to get to 160 by December.

I keep reading the posts and updates and am really happy for you all and hope to be as successful.

Sorry so long, but thanks for reading. Support and encouragement are ALWAYS welcome!

[imagood1]

Re: Restart or Second Time Around?

Welcome back Funky!!

At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condensed version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. Make a copy of this list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html - take it with you when you go to the store. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Learn to read the label on all foods you buy - don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. Also check for hidden sugars (learn the names used in place of the word “sugar”).

Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support. Check the stickies at the top of the induction forum to refresh your memory on the plan. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html. Also look at the challenge section to see if there is anything you might be interested in.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)


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

[liv]

Re: Restart or Second Time Around?

It could be both - a restart and second time around.
Whatever you decide it is, welcome back.
Sounds like you are ready.
But do not put too many demands on yourself. It is wonderful to get time to everything but some times we have to be realistic. If you do not get all the exercise in you hoped to every day, maybe a quick walk around the block and fresh air will help with lots of things. Your grad parents are lucky to have you around.

Good luck!!!!

[chinadoll]

Re: Restart or Second Time Around?

Hi Funky,

Stress is a killer for me too. With respect to exercise, I workout a lot but on the days I don't feel like it, I make myself do at least five minutes. Why 3 min? Because usually as soon as I start I end up doing 30 or 40 mins.