ATKINS ADVICE FOR NEW YEAR'S NEWBIES

[kellyt]

I am looking for support and encouragment as I attempt to begin induction the right way. I have been doing induction for about a week and a half, but after reading some of the messages, I have been going about it all wrong. I have not given up my diet Dr. Peppers. I drink 5 or 6 cans a day. I guess that has been my biggest goof. I also have been using peanuts as a between meals snacks. I discovered that that also was a mistake. I need the most help with my sweet tooth. Anyone got any delicious "sweet" snacks? :icondance

[CLASSY]

Hi I"m new to the board but have a few questions.
I started the induction phase New Years Day this year. I"m about 60lbs over weight and heading on a tropical vacation April 9th I want soo bad to be down so that I feel comfortable wearing nice things. So far I lost 5 lbs the first week and down 2 more down today. I find it really frustrating as I"m watching everything, I normall have meat a couple of times a day and salad,5 cups of green tea But I"m not noticing where I"m losing my weight and starting to think the scale is lying to me lol...PLEASE ANY AND ALL ADVISE IS WELCOMED to help me lose at least 25 lbs by April 9th


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:wave

[lift]

hey

you may still want to seek out the advice of one of the "veterans" on this board, but one bit i can offer is this:

lighten up on your goal.

20 lbs a month is a lot to lose, and aside from it being very ambitious (meaning if you don't reach it, especially by the specific date you've mentioned, you're likely to be very disappointed/discouraged), it could potentially harm your health.

when you set such an extreme goal, with a very specific "deadline" it can make reaching that goal particularly challenging.

the human brain is a very tricky instrument...

you CAN reach this goal, however. i would just advise that you allow yourself more time. that way you won't end up beating yourself up for not completing your weight loss by said date. it will only set you up for disaster.

and i am speaking from my own personal experiences, by the way.

good luck. you can and will lose the weight. give yourself some time, though. it will be better for you in the end, in so many ways.

[MarinWallace]

Originally Posted by Roxiebarr

You are wonderful!

I too use the phraseology of "I chose to eat like this" and "I chose not to eat this"......it's much more empowering that "I can't"!

I had done extremely well eating "According to Atkins"....and am pleased that I've chosen to return.

Frankly, what's the sense in losing a lot of weight (I'd lost approximately 100 pounds around 3 years ago) to gain it back?

I know I'm an emotional eater - I may begin hollering into pillows instead of eating for whatever the reasons are that I do it. In my entire life, I've always gained weight during stressful times - fact is, life is not a bowl of cherries and I have to learn behavior that helps me avoid those pitfalls!

Thanks again for what you wrote! It really is so helpful to read all of the wonderful posts and know I have a place to turn for guidance and support!

Rachel :joy

Have you tried a journal? Writing out what's bothering you can be very empowering...

[MarinWallace]

Originally Posted by CLASSY

Hi I"m new to the board but have a few questions.
I started the induction phase New Years Day this year. I"m about 60lbs over weight and heading on a tropical vacation April 9th I want soo bad to be down so that I feel comfortable wearing nice things. So far I lost 5 lbs the first week and down 2 more down today. I find it really frustrating as I"m watching everything, I normall have meat a couple of times a day and salad,5 cups of green tea But I"m not noticing where I"m losing my weight and starting to think the scale is lying to me lol...PLEASE ANY AND ALL ADVISE IS WELCOMED to help me lose at least 25 lbs by April 9th


Need Help in Canada.

Thanks
:wave

Hey classy-

Set a goal to do everything you can do perfectly on Atkins, not to lose a certain amount in such a short time or you'll be frustrated when it does not happen- believe me on this one! Depite the fact that some people rev up and lose incredibly fast, for a lot of us it's an ounce-by-ounce battle every day. My goal is to lose 18 pounds by march 1st- if I don't I'll deal with it but you can't force your body to lose weight until it's ready. Seriously- despite the logical math that says you should be losing, you might not be anyway.

Post on the check my menu forum to see about what you're eating. Make sure you're taking your supplements and drinking your water and exercising. Also, try starting a fitday.com journal to track yoru food and more. Make sure the food you're eating is all induction-friendly and most of all, be patient with yourself. It's a long journey

[MarinWallace]

Originally Posted by kellyt

I am looking for support and encouragment as I attempt to begin induction the right way. I have been doing induction for about a week and a half, but after reading some of the messages, I have been going about it all wrong. I have not given up my diet Dr. Peppers. I drink 5 or 6 cans a day. I guess that has been my biggest goof. I also have been using peanuts as a between meals snacks. I discovered that that also was a mistake. I need the most help with my sweet tooth. Anyone got any delicious "sweet" snacks? :icondance

The best way to defeat the sweet tooth is no sweet snacks, believe it or not. Every time I do re-induction I crave every carb in the world. A lot. Only time and not giving in to the cravings helps.

[CLASSY]

Hey classy-

Set a goal to do everything you can do perfectly on Atkins, not to lose a certain amount in such a short time or you'll be frustrated when it does not happen- believe me on this one! Depite the fact that some people rev up and lose incredibly fast, for a lot of us it's an ounce-by-ounce battle every day. My goal is to lose 18 pounds by march 1st- if I don't I'll deal with it but you can't force your body to lose weight until it's ready. Seriously- despite the logical math that says you should be losing, you might not be anyway.

Post on the check my menu forum to see about what you're eating. Make sure you're taking your supplements and drinking your water and exercising. Also, try starting a fitday.com journal to track yoru food and more. Make sure the food you're eating is all induction-friendly and most of all, be patient with yourself. It's a long journey [/quote]

Hey there, thanks for the advice!! 2 weeks down and 10 lbs down...this is awsome...I did go up and down on the scaled almost cried, but same time every day I weigh in now and notice the difference...Scared to come off the induction phase though!!

[MarinWallace]

Originally Posted by CLASSY

Hey classy-

Set a goal to do everything you can do perfectly on Atkins, not to lose a certain amount in such a short time or you'll be frustrated when it does not happen- believe me on this one! Depite the fact that some people rev up and lose incredibly fast, for a lot of us it's an ounce-by-ounce battle every day. My goal is to lose 18 pounds by march 1st- if I don't I'll deal with it but you can't force your body to lose weight until it's ready. Seriously- despite the logical math that says you should be losing, you might not be anyway.

Post on the check my menu forum to see about what you're eating. Make sure you're taking your supplements and drinking your water and exercising. Also, try starting a fitday.com journal to track yoru food and more. Make sure the food you're eating is all induction-friendly and most of all, be patient with yourself. It's a long journey

Hey there, thanks for the advice!! 2 weeks down and 10 lbs down...this is awsome...I did go up and down on the scaled almost cried, but same time every day I weigh in now and notice the difference...Scared to come off the induction phase though!![/quote]

I have done my atkins life so far on induction- i'm also kinda afraid to mess with success. quit weighing yourself every day- just do once a week or you'll make yourself crazy.

[chinadoll]

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