I'm new here AGAIN

[Privettewife]

So I love atkins, have tried it several times and never lost. However what has normally worked for me, weight watchers, has not been working since I had my son - now 16 months. I have to do something! Its depressing me. I feel so fat and I really don't take care of myself anymore. I figure I'm at home with the kids, fat, so who cares if I wear sweat pants and throw my hair back? I want to be a sight to see again!

I'm on AOL and would love to have someone to email/im for accountability besides the boards!

[imagood1]

Re: I'm new here AGAIN

Hi and welcome back to Atkins --

Do you know why you didn't loose when you were on Atkins before? Was it because you didn't read the book or were eating foods not on the plan? Regardless of what you did before, or what people are doing now, your body is different than anyone so it’s best not to compare. Look around and find what interests you and join in. Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support.

Hopefully you already have the 2002 DANDR book and have read it. If not it's worth a few dollars to purchase one. Get enough pure water in daily (64oz is recommended), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin.

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out! Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(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)(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.

[Privettewife]

Re: I'm new here AGAIN

I have really low iron, so I always have to take an iron vitamin. I have the book you guys use and will be re-reading. My body just didn't respond. I even had the keto-sticks and was in ketosis but never lost. I'm hoping it just needs a change this time and this time it will work. I'm an angel on my diets - follow to a tea

[imagood1]

Re: I'm new here AGAIN

I have really low iron, so I always have to take an iron vitamin. I have the book you guys use and will be re-reading. My body just didn't respond. I even had the keto-sticks and was in ketosis but never lost. I'm hoping it just needs a change this time and this time it will work. I'm an angel on my diets - follow to a tea

Good luck to you -- post a few of your daily menu's on the Rate My Menu area....maybe someone can help you. The ketosticks aren't the best gauge -- I've lost the weight this far without the sticks ever changing color.....so have many others!