**The Simple Truth To Effortless Success on Atkins**

[apollo]

you broke it down real well

ive never seen such a accurate description of peoples problems and solutions so well stated

i know how the cravings feel , i know what its like to want to revert back to sugar fixes and carb binges , but i dont crumble to them

i went on this diet knowing exactly what i was in for , a healthier life , not a punishment of any sorts

i went from living a sedentiary lifestlye to walking a minimum of one hour a day and weight training 3 times a week

yes im still smoking , but not as much as i usually used to when i dieted


my advice to anyone is to keep a positive outlook , not to succumb to the cravings , and to use this site frequently to obtain motivation and advice from others , i might not post often but rest assure i do read every new post and occassionally go back 2-3 pages to see whats been said on here


again , a wonderful post , it belongs as a sticky , the advice was priceless and it was said in a humane and straight up manner

[jsj0305]

WOW. I can't begin to explain how much of an inspiration that was. I was in this forum making sure that I know everything there is to know about this WOL before i started. Let me tell you that any doubt that I had in my mind...GONE!! I refuse to let foods get the best of me. I refuse to fail, not when success and good health are within my reach. Thank you for the fuel to my fire. :icondance

[Kelani]

Peter,

I swear I felt you were talking to me while I was reading that post. Everything you said was so on the money. I hope this post does STICK because when and if I ever get the urge to backslide off this WOE it's this post I'm coming to. If this post doesn't get people in the right mindset to continue on I dunno what will. Truly well done!

:ThumbsUp

[MontanaRebel]

Very well said Peter and as a new member that was quite inspirational and highly motivating. I am on the fourth chapter in the new book and quite an eye opening experience reading it. Thanks again! Johnny ha

[mourgie]

I am very new to Adkins, but feel failure is not an option anymore. Your post really struck home with me, all my excuses, all my procrastination. The time is now and its a forever lifestyle change that I am proud to be doing.

Thank you for you post!

[supertramp]

Peter, I absolutely love how you write from the heart as well as your head. That was exactly what I needed to hear and read today. Thanks for the insights and the boldness to post it. Awesome!

[taketen]

Just what I needed. Today is my first day on Induction. I have been there, done that, am here again, again, again.... I am getting sick of falling all the time! I have read Dr Atkins books as they showed up on the shelves, got Atkins for Life even, even gave Diet Revolution to a Charity (now have to go and buy one again).

I am writing this just before I am leaving for gym (at least that is already in place). So here I am. Going to have two scrambled eggs before I leave.

I am 54 years young, look 64 years old, am caregiver to my 34-year old son, and a director of his wheelchair building company. It is freezing in South Africa now and I had THREE mugs full of pea soup last night!!!!!

Louise Steyn who would also love one of those cute little gauges! :sadblinky
82.5/82.5/62

[Poefox]

WOW!! Peter, thank you so much, this is very helpful and important for anyone to know. I'm going to print this out for myself, and my adoptive mother in law for us both to put on our fridges. I did Atkins back in 2003, and lost 76 pounds, but gains 51 back because I didn't read the entire book back then *hangs head in shame* I didn't get that ha is a WAY of LIFE, it's the answer to a LONGER life, and not some quick fix to get skinny then go back to eatting high carby foods!! I GET IT NOW!! And your thread has really gave me extra faith and HOPE!! THANK YOU!!! :wave

[Miamidebi]

Peter....

I read your post today and a light came on! So thank you so much for the slap of reality!

I've been on what I call the Atkins diet since August 2004, and have lost 55 pounds. But for the last 2 months... nothing! I was so frustrated, but still was trudging along, you see this is a life change for me. I was on two diabetes medications and two blood pressue meds when I started and am off all of them now. I'm 48 yrs young, all my kids are grown and I'm ready to start living! But I was sad because of this weight loss stoppage until I read this post. #1 READ THE BOOK! I scanned the book, never reallly did the induction, just started limiting my carbs, and lost this weight... til now.... #2 Get moving!( Also have not been exercising, even though I have belonged to a gym for three years, can't remember when I was last there) So anyway... Thanks! I am reading the book and starting over like a newbie! Your jolt was so needed.... Thanks! :icondance

[loserwannabe]

I thank you! :clapping

That was very sobering. I have been feeling sorry for myself. I started this diet in April (3rd time trying in 6 years). I haven't lost much weight this time (around 7 lbs) compared to the rate and speed I lost the first time (12lbs in 2wks). You inspired me to suck it up and drive on!

Since I've been doing Induction, I do have more energy and have less trouble sleeping.

Yours and other postings have shined a light on things I should and shouldn't be doing. I am going to be more serious about this WOE.

• I am going to read ingredients as well as carb content.
  I am going to "get moving".
  I will leave caffeinated coffee and soft drinks alone.
  I will continue to read the book.

That should be a good start.

Thank you all!