Last visit November 7,2003--back again

[ValidRouge]

Hello all, my name is Joy and I am back again. My last visit here was November 7th, 2003. My mother and I started Atkins in September of 2003 and I lost about 35 pounds. In the meantime I got married and proceeded to gain all of the weight back plus a whopping 20 more. I've heard people say to me how when you go off Atkins you gain more. But I know the truth-- I gained because of the food I put into my mouth everyday. Chips, Sodas, dessert 5 days a week at lunch and sometimes at home too. I did this to myself, Atkins had nothing but good things in store for me. When my husband asked if we could have "fat food" again, I too quickly agreed and dove head first into the deep end.

So, I am back again and on day 12 of induction. So far, I've lost 9.5lbs and a full inch off my chest, waist, hips and thighs. I've been able to get from the size 22 jeans I just bought a month ago, to a tight size 18 in my closet!

[Kate113]

Hi Joy. Welcome back! You're doing great so far. Keep it up!

[Sheshy]

Hi validrogue and welcome back to and Atkins!

Great start too! Congrats!

See you around the board!

[2big4mysize]

welcome back to ADBB and to Atkins

[Rick]

Good choice! Welcome back! We look forward to hearing of your successes.

Keep the faith in Good Dr. A!!!

Rick

[Aussie_babygurl]

People can gain more by going off atkins and to normal eating, back to how we used to.. but i think atkins also teaches us the right ammount of food to eat without being hungry.. once we go off atkins and think " im skinny yay i can eat whatever.." we forget..

i dont think we all have to be on atkins for ever, but if proves that we can lay off alot of sugar, eat meat and veggies. and be healthy and happy.