Restarting Atkins after Pregnancy..!

[FishiesAreCute]

I'm Krissie. I'm 20 years old and I was on Atkins for 10 months. I lost over 60 pounds in those 10 months and I loved it. I was always considered the "fat kid" in school and I hated it. After High School, before starting a new school in August 2004, I lost probably 40 pounds. (From April - August) I did look awesome and I was so happy. I even did well through college on Atkins and I maintained my weight. After I got pregnant I couldn't stay on the Atkins WOL because my OB/GYN said carbs are needed to help my baby grow & stay healthy. Eventually I was diagnosed with diabetes (gestational), Pre Eclampsia & PIH (Pregnancy Induced Hypertention) so I had to go on a restricted diet. Carbs had to be restricted, sodium had to be restricted, so it was like I was on some sort of low carb diet. My daughter was born early this month and I lost 30 something pounds, but I'm still not back to my pre-pregnancy weight & image. I have 20 pounds to lose until I get back to my pre pregnancy weight, but I don't think my pre pregnancy image will be back the same after 20 pounds, but I won't know until I try, right?

I'm going to start Atkins WOL again right after my 6 week OB GYN appointment when I get the okay to exercise and diet. After that, my body will be back to normal and I'll be able to feel good about myself again. Gaining the weight was worth it when I look at my beautiful daughter, but I just am not happy with myself and my image. I need to lose weight and Atkins is the WOL for me. It's the only thing that actually worked for me (I hate to say 'diet' because it's not; it's more than that.) and I was so happy when I was on the Atkins WOL!

So, wish me luck guys!

[Desertthorn]

You don't need luck, you are committed and thats whats important. Congratulations on your new daughter. (We love baby pictures by the way)
You might want to join the Second Time Around Club, (down below) They are a fun group that keeps themselves on the right road to 'skinny'ness'.
Welcome. Glad you found us and glad you joined

[divaindubai]

Dear Fishies Are Cute,

Welcome to the boards! I'm sure you will love it here, everyone is so friendly and helpful and encouraging! And yes, make sure you check out the Second Time Around club for people like us who have tried Atkins before and fell off somehow, but get back on and WILL get down to their goal weights.

I had toxemia as well during my pregnancy with my first son but that was 11 1/2 years ago. I remember I just bloated up so badly especially the last week before having my son so he was born early around 32 1/2 weeks gestation. He's fine and a healthy boy, almost a teenager now.

Nice to meet you and yes, we would love to see pictures of your baby!

[2big4mysize]

Welcome to ADBB and back to Atkins. congrats on your new bundle of joy. we love pics of the cutie patuteys too.