Off the Wagon

[trinity210]

i had GREAT success in the first month and then came crashing off the wagon.
starting induction again tomorrow am and will do my weights and measurements then, but feeling really defeated at the fact that I have gained back weight.
Any suggestions??

[not2late]

Well, it's good that you are restarting.

The most important thing for you to do right now is figure out why you fell off plan. Once you figure that out, you can develop coping strategies to deal with your triggers so you're less likely to fall off this time.

[Carmel]

Well the fact that you fell off the wagon and right away want to get back on it really sets you back on the right track!!! It happens to us all so please don't feel defeated. The only advice I have is to stay focus and remember what your goal is. Accomplish it and moved on to the next challenge. You are doing great and we all support you!!

[jaybee007]

It happens to everyone but the fact that you came here and posted shows that you simply had a "slip". Let us know how you're doing tomorrow as well

[momtomany1]

"You can learn a line from a win and a book from a defeat."
Paul Brown

You might like to join us 'second time around' folks in the STAC forum!

[jaybee007]

Where can we find the STAC forum? I'm not too good at navigating this site yet

Originally Posted by momtomany1

"You can learn a line from a win and a book from a defeat."
Paul Brown

You might like to join us 'second time around' folks in the STAC forum!

[Elizellen]

Here ya' go
Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet

[trinity210]

thanks for the encouraging words.
I feel really good today, no coffee is a bit rough as i didn't cut it out the first time but today is so far so good. Had breakfast (2 hardboiled eggs) and a huge salad with chicken, peppers, and avocado for lunch. Dinner will be chicken again I'm sure and asparagus. Feels good not to feel stuffed! I'm going to make some zucchini chips tonight I think as those are perfect for snacks.

[not2late]

Originally Posted by trinity210

thanks for the encouraging words.
I feel really good today, no coffee is a bit rough as i didn't cut it out the first time but today is so far so good. Had breakfast (2 hardboiled eggs) and a huge salad with chicken, peppers, and avocado for lunch. Dinner will be chicken again I'm sure and asparagus. Feels good not to feel stuffed! I'm going to make some zucchini chips tonight I think as those are perfect for snacks.

WAtch it with the snacking. You should only eat between meals if you are hungry---not because it's a habit or because it gives you something to do.

Also be careful with you vegetable carbs. Remember during Induction, those veggies are limited to 3 cups daily. If you use veggies as snacks and if you only eat snacks if you are hungry, then as ketosis kicks in, you might not be eating that daily amount of veggies.

So be careful.

[trinity210]

i'm more of a grazer than i am a "meal eater"
i find it VERY difficult to get vegetables in as i hate them with a passion so the zucchini chips are a great alternative for me.
i tend not to eat out of boredom with atkins, but unless i remind myself to eat every few hours i don't as i don't actually get hungry.

thanks for the advice tho.