Just starting out

[mommy2]

Hi everyone,

I am not new to Atkin's, but this go round I am just starting out. Everyone sounds so energetic and supportive, and that's just what I need to succeed at Atkin's a second time. After I had my first child, I started Atkin's for the first time. I lost the 30 lbs I needed to in 3 months. I kept it off for several years until I had my second child. After I had him, I only needed to lose 30 lbs once again. However, since then I've had a lot of stress in my life and put on an additional 30 lbs. So I have twice the amount to lose as last time. I see a lot of success stories here so I know it can be done. Any tips on how to succeed the second time around?

[ValidRouge]

mommy, my tips for success on the 2nd time around are as follows:
1) Make your food BETTER than everyone else's. Check out the food and recipes forum on this site (down below) and then check out this site http://users3.ev1.net/~fontlady/
2) Follow the plan as Dr. Atkins outlines it in his book. Don't be afraid to do your 2 weeks induction and then start adding foods back in. I didn't do it the first time around, and when I got bored, I failed...miserably. This time around, I'm adding foods back in and balancing my diet, having variety and being 100% satisfied...thereby being able to resist the temptations that surround us every day.
3) Learn the difference between thirst and hunger. When you get a signal that you are hungry, drink water. If in 10 minutes you are still hungry, EAT! This way, you'll learn the subtle difference between the two.

Good Luck!!! IMO this is a plan I can follow for the rest of my life, and fully intend to do so.

[Sweet_Sadie]

Great Post ValidRouge! Welcome mommy2!!! This is my first time around on Atkins but I just wanted to say Hi!

[mommy2]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna give it my best shot this time. Thank you for the posts and way to go on your weight loss.