Back to low carb

[lcardwell]

I've done Atkins several years ago and got good results, then got off and, no surprise, have gained all back. I'm back on it now! I've heard it doesn't come off as quickly after the first time - true? Anyone experience a different rate of loss getting back to LC after having done it before?

[Georgiana]

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Welcome to ADBB!

I've heard it doesn't come off as quickly after the first time - true?

You are older... your metabolism is likely slower. You will probably be eating different foods... exercising differently... There are many variables in there. Better not to compare your weight loss now with your weight loss last time you did Atkins.

[lcardwell]

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Yikes! Created a ticker and it calculated my BMI - if that ain't motivation!

[Kntrylady]

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Welcome to ADBB !!! Unfortunately, you heard right. Be persistent, and don't obsess on the scale (in fact, hide it). If you do what you KNOW you should, the weight will come off.

[imagood1]

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Hi and welcome back to Atkins --

Regardless of what you did before, or what people are doing now, your body is different than it was, and it's different than anyone else, so it’s best not to compare - just follow the plan the way it's written. Look around and find what interests you and join in. Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support.

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

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. Rules of Induction: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html (What are the Rules of Induction?)

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out!

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)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html# (additional induction recipes)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! The new challenges will be starting in the next few days -- check them out and join a couple that interest you. Good luck.

[lcardwell]

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Thanks for the encouragement - down 2 lb already! How can I get my ticker to show up after I create it?

[lcardwell]

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5th day - down 5 total - wheeeeeeee!!!!!!!