Atkins... sticking with it

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hi This is my first post here at the WISH board. I started the Atkins diet in October 2003 and lost 18 pounds in two months. I joined Curves also and really started feeling good... much stronger, more energy. Then when the holidays hit I fell off the wagon and I've been back and forth ever since. I've now gained back 4 pounds and I'm scared. Does anyone have any advice? I guess I need to start back at the beginning with induction (ugh) so I can get back in the swing of things. But it's hard to think about starting over.

I really want to lose about 25 pounds. That would be my goal... not super thin, but a happy size for me.

Thanks for listening.

 

[Kelsie]

<font color=blue>Hi Erika!!

Welcome to WISH! I do know how you feel, I lost 30 pounds on Atkins last year and gained 20 back in 7 months. I started over with induction and am on day 9. The first few days are difficult but, I am feeling better and more determined than ever.

You can do this and we can help! Stick around, the people here are amazing.</font>

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hi Thanks for the support. I think what I need most is people who know what I'm trying to do and can offer help. I'm glad to be here.

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Erika! I'm not on Atkins but on South Beach. Some of the principles are the same.

I'm sure if you do a clean induction, you will be on your way and with the help and support available on this board, you'll be at goal in no time! Come here and post often for encouragement.

Take care!

 

[Otto's Doll]

Hi Erika!
I am on Atkins too (as is DH). I have been on it since July, and have lost 34lbs. I have not lost any real weight in aobut 4 months, and FINALLY figured out it was because even though I am eating the same, I stopped exercising due to the crummy weather in PA. (I hate cold weather for walking). I am not too unhappy though, because when I thought about it, it also means that I have maintained for 4 months (up a pound or two here, then down the next week or so) and that is the FIRST time I have ever even been able to do that. I am back to exercising now, and am sure the scales will be moving again.

I am so glad you are here, and are doing something for yourself ~ Good for You!

Post here often, this is a great bunch and a wonderful source of support.

 

[luv2nascar]

WELCOME
I'm doing south beach kinda of the same just another low carb
plenty of support to be found here
I think there are lots of other Atkins followers
but everybody supports everybody else
good luck I know you can do it
even if it means back to induction for 2 wks (we do that too on SBD)
I've just started adding some exercising into my diet so hopefully its onward and downward for me to

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Thanks again! I really appreciate the support. I've been reading all the threads and you all really inspire me.

 

[nativetxn]

It's great to see you here, Erika. How great that you are taking control before you gained all of that weight back.

We'll be here to help if you need us, so visit as often as you can.

Katholyn