Re-Induction or Lower rungs?

[cherribom1]

I've been on Atkins for 2 years this February. I am on Rung 9 and have been maintaining around 145lbs for over a year with 2 lb fluctuations +/- . I feel stagnant. I've posted this similar story in the past. My goal is 130lbs but at this point I would take any #in the 130s or even a solid/muscular 140 (I'm 5'5"). I know we lose inches first. I did have a few cheats over the holidays and want to get back on point and I am ready!

Now I am trying to decide if I should go on a strict induction again or drop it down a couple of rungs and do mostly an induction diet with the exception of plain yogurt, occasional whole grains & fruits. Out of the three non induction foods, I really feel I need to eat yogurt daily to keep my GI tract in good working order. But maybe my body needs to get "shocked" into weight loss through a strict induction. What do you guys think? Any similar experiences?

[rweeks]

I say try induction for a week and then re-evaluate. You look fantastic already congrats! I am looking forward to seeing your 130 pics! Good luck and Happy NEw Year!

[Sherri]

Good morning Erica,
If yogart is the only thing keeping you from Re-Inducting, you can replace it by taking a Pro-biotic in which will be just as effective for your GI.
Go ahead and give Induction a try. You'll be able to move up the rungs rather quickly because of the small weightloss that is before you. A couple of benifits to Induction. It refamiliarizes you with discipline and portion sizes. I know cause today is day 5 of re-induction for me.
I'm sure whatever it is you decide, you'll be successful.
Friends, Sherri

[cherribom1]

Thanks for the good ideas! Happy New Year to you guys too! Come to think of it when I was in the lower rungs and before I started eating real yogurt I used to take Pro Biotic Acidophilus tablets daily!

[Sherri]

Right on Erica! Happy New Year to you too. Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year!

[tfek70]

I would have to disagree. If you want to tone up or just lose a few pounds, I would increase cardio and/or a few weeks of high rep low weight toning exercises. Just my $0.02, and I don't know what your current exercise plan is. Someone here has an interesting quote in their signature block and it goes something like this: "If you want to look good in your clothes, do Atkins. If you want to look good out of your clothes, do Atkins and exercise." This hit home for me as I am now turning into a skinny, flabby person. I used to look better at this weight. Time to hit the gym again.

[cherribom1]

I exercise about 5 times a week with a mixture of weights, exercise machines, leg exercises, running and going to the boxing gym. That has always been a constant for me.

[tfek70]

Wow!! You have the exercise thing covered. Back to induction with you!

[cherribom1]

Lol! Thanks, yeah I decided I am back on re-induction. Today makes day 1. I definitely agree that it takes both diet and exercise to see changes!!!!