I watched the atkins video and had an ah ha moment!

[buffy67]

Well, everyone:

I had an aha moment last night. I was watching Kent's videos last night and it dawned on me. ( I do have a thick head).

I haven't truly been doing Atkins. I think that I've just been "doing" low carb. I thought Induction was anything under 20gs, so, I have just been eating meats, salads, and drinking tons of diet cokes. I didn't strictly adhere to what Dr. A and the members of this board are talking about. I have been reading the 2002 dandr and reading the posts from the experienced people and boom, I know that I'm not really doing the program.

I'm post induction at about 25 days. I'm staying at 20-25 carbs daily. However, I'm overwhelmed with the OWL rung thing and scared that I won't maximize my weight loss by going off of induction. I know this must sound silly. I also know that if I keep this same mentality that I will not be able to sustain this woe for the long haul. I don't want this to be a crash diet.

I think I will focus on the next step in the book and watch a couple of videos pertaining to OWL and start moving toward the rungs.

Thanks for providing this forum so I can say how I'm feeling.

Deb

[WarOnTypeII]

I know how you feel. I'm almost tempted to stop completely for two weeks and then restart from scratch after having read the book in it's entirety.

Almost, but not quite.

I'm going to re-do induction clean for two weeks.

Good luck and I know what you mean, my forehead is dented the amount of times I've slammed my palm to my head and said ......

"Eureka".

[CAbubba]

It really is surprising how much of a difference there is between what Atkin's actual is, and what so many people claim is atkins! Definately read that book and keep it handy, I still look and reread sections in mine all the time. Read the stickies here, and if you have questions ask!

My first time around I did low carb, but found out it was NOTHING like Atkins should be (lurking here for over a year REALLY got me eating correctly). Hang around here awhile, and you'll be a walking atkins book before too long.

[dreamof145]

Yes, Kent is really an inspiration. I get tears everytime I watch his video success. Congrats for that ahh haa moment. Isn't it wonderful when it clicks and we realize we can do this? Congratulations!

[Uk Girl]

I watched the videos as well - Fantastic effort!


If I were you I think I would do 2 weeks clean induction, just for my own peace of ming knowing that I am doing it right and making sure of getting rid of those addictions to sweet stuff - like the diet coke! - Amazing how anything sweet tastes quite yeuch after a few weeks without!

good Luck
anj

PS keep the book close to hand - I am always 'just checking' things

[buffy67]

Thanks to all for your support. I think I will do a clean induction and really understand what I am doing. I'm glad there is support here.

Have a great Friday