Starting again

[mykuki]

Hello everyone, this is maybe my 100th time starting atkins and I'm hoping that this time I'll take it seriously and stick with it. The 1st time I followed Atkins I lost about 30lbs and actually got pg after several years of trying. Trying to get pg wasn't the reason for starting the diet but it was a nice side effect. Anyway. I've started a handful of times only to fall off the wagon the next day when I had my morning coffee. Artificial sweetners give me really bad headaches so I can't use them and I really love coffee so it's going to be tough to break that habit. This morning DH recorded mythe kids opening their x-mas gifts and when I caught a glimpse of myself I felt so embarrassed and hoped that no one would ever watch this.
I figured if I start posting on a regular basis and get to know some of the people here it will kind of help me stay on track.
Please wish me luck.

[atkinsgal08]

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Welcome!

I wish you good planning!

[Skeptika23]

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Welcome! I, too, ended up getting pregnant after being on Atkins and getting healthier - and now I'm back to lose the baby weight AND get back on track to where I was headed before I got pregnant!

Have you tried stevia as a sweetner instead of artificial ones? It might work for you...

Good luck!

[blueberrylady]

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Welcome to the ADBB!

Having support is definitely a plus in helping to lose weight and this board is the best place on the web for information, inspiration and encouragement.

Do you have the 2002 edition of the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution? It's the one we use here and it explains how and why the diet works the way it does so it's a must read.

Good luck!!

[imagood1]

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Good for you getting back on plan! This is a great place to be and you'll find all the support you want or need.

If you haven't already I hope you read the 2002 DANDR book it's the edition we follow on this site. If not it's worth a few dollars to purchase – check www.half.com or www.amazon.com. Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water, exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin daily.

Check this page for answers to a lot of your questions: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html. Make sure you are eating enough vegetables – Atkins isn’t just meat and cheese – vegetables are a huge part of your daily menu and is where most of your net carbs should be coming from.

Check Linda's recipe site it will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html . If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[barrnone]

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mykuki - welcome and good luck!

[sham]

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Welcome.Why dont you start a journal that way you know you will confess to day to day things and we can all help you along?

[1002go]

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Good luck. You CAN do it.

[too big]

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Starting again. I weighed in at 301 this AM. My first goal will be 30lbs which will put me at 269 lds. I would eventually like to be 190 lbs and that seems real possible by July 2010. hope everyone will coach me how to do it without all them ugly old stretchmarks.


thanks for the help , TOO Big

[atkinsgal08]

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>>how to do it without all them ugly old stretchmarks.>>

Losing slowly can help with skin elasticity. So will toning exercises. However ... neither may do the trick 100%.

111 pounds in 7 months is pretty ambitious!