Gonna do this again!!!

[MissDetermined]

At the beginning of 2004 I started the Atkins diet for the first time and was amazed at how fast the weight came off. It only took me 6 months to shed 50 lbs and get to my goal weight. My husband was doing it with me and that made things so much easier.

This time I'm on my on. After the "dreaded" surgery and HRT I've gained most of the weight back in the last year. I'm worried about doing it by myself but I'm determined!

So, that's why I'm here!!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Gonna do this again!!!

Welcome to ADBB!

Were you on the maintenance phase of Atkins all this time?

[MissDetermined]

Re: Gonna do this again!!!

I stayed on and off maintenance until I had surgery a little over a year ago. There were times when I went below my goal weight during those years and I'd get completely off the diet for a few months then get back on maintenance when I'd gained a few pounds.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Gonna do this again!!!

>>I'd get completely off the diet for a few months then get back on maintenance when I'd gained a few pounds.>>

Is that your plan "this time"?

[MissDetermined]

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No.. I'm 3 days into induction as if it was my first time. I've been planning this for a month. I Re-read the book and stocked up on allowed foods before I started. I hope it's as easy as it was last time. The maintenance part was a breeze. If I can get through the first few weeks (and it works) I know I can do it from there.

[atkinsgal08]

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Sounds good.

[ErinB]

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If I can get through the first few weeks (and it works) I know I can do it from there.

If you believe you can, you can. If you believe you can't, you probably won't.

I believe you can.

[poobears1972]

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If you believe you can, you can. If you believe you can't, you probably won't.

I believe you can.

Totally agree. I made sure I had no doubt I would get through induction with no slip ups. Cheating wasn't an option I even let enter my mind. If you go into this thinking it's going to be hard, how will I resist carbs etc you are mentally setting yourself up to fail. You've done it, there is no reason you can't do it again and do it 100% just like last time.