My Second Go

[Bazie]

Hello Everyone, my name is Amy. I have three precious children and a great husband. I am currently attending my last year of college to become a teacher. The past three years have been such a blur...from taking care of the kids, the hubby, the house, school, and homework. In that blur, I forgot about myself and put on weight. The sad thing is I tried Atkins back in 2006 and lost 37 lbs, but in that blur I gained it all back-- plus some.


My first attempt on Atkins was great and cheat free for the first three months, but then the holidays came and I lost all control. It began with a baking party at a friend's house...one cookie...two..three..four...you get the picture. A couple months later I tried to get back on the wagon, but I was so busy and depressed that I didn't take time for myself. But now, busy or not, I am taking the time and consideration for myself to make a change. I know that I can do this. I want it too bad not to. So I began Atkins for the second time on Monday, October 5th.


Everything had been going great the past four days up until this very moment...I feel a little tired and I am wanting things I should not and do not need. Atleast I am aware of it I guess and I am not going to do it because I'm thinking of the way I'd feel afterwards...but I just feel that if someone could talk sense to me anyways, I'd feel better. Support is always welcome and pleasant if you ask me.

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome back to Atkins Amy --

Regardless of what you did before, or what people are doing now, your body is different than anyone so it’s best not to compare - just follow the plan the way it's written. Look around and find what interests you and join in. Check the STAC Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet for additional support.

I hope you already have the 2002 DANDR book and have read it, it is the edition we follow on this site. If not it's worth a few dollars to purchase. Get enough pure water in daily (64oz is recommended), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin.

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out! Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily.

Recipe Sites

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (induction recipes)
(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html# (additional induction recipes)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck.

[barrnone]

go make your self something nummy - atkins friendly. Go for a walk, do a little exercise - do somthing to get your mind off 'whatever'. You can do it!

[Bazie]

Thanks gals--


I do have DANDR 2002 =) I'm going through it now to keep my mind busy til I get dinner done. I've also began looking at Linda's site for recipes and oh my goodness...I think I'm gonna compile some recipes in a folder so I keep a variety going!