Give me strenght - where has my will power gone?

[lisaloo]

I am new to this forum & am very impressed with the level of support that is offerred.
I have begun my 2nd journey into the Atkins lifestyle after loosing 23kg (46lb) in 2005. By 2006, after going on a cruise - I lost the plot & started shovelling the carbs in until I had gained (& then some) all the weight I had lost.
I now weigh in at 106kg (212lb) which is about 30kg more than I should.
The stupid thing is I felt fantastic after I had lost so much weigh, Atkins was quite easy to follow & I was very good at finding low carb alternatives that fit in with the eating plan.
I stared induction again on 2/2/06 but am finding myself constantly battling in my head whether I should or shouldn't stick at it. The 'evil' voice tells me how bad Atkins is for me but the 'sensible' voice reminds me how well I did last time.
This is day 3 of induction & I guess all these negative thoughts will go in the next couple of days.
Any advice on how to 'break through' gratefully accepted.

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Lisa! Glad you decided to get back to Atkins again.
You had great success last time, so there's no reason you won't have it again. Just try to get into the "way of life" mindset, rather than the "quick fix" one.
Don't listen to the "evil voice"... We are totally convinced here, that Atkins is a tremendously healthy way of eating which not only gets you a trimmer figure, but way more energy too. It's great protection against diabetes and other blood sugar problems... cholesteral levels usually improve dramatically... as does blood pressure.
When it comes down to it... you're taking out refined flours and sugar, adding more vegetables (after the 3 cups of the induction phase, which need only be two weeks) and eating more "real" foods... oh, and exercising more. Nothing very unhealthy there!

Do keep us posted on your progress and give a shout if you need help.

[lisaloo]

Thanks for that sallyseachange - I'm sure you are quite right.
Too late for the diabeties though - have had it for 18 years now & still can't for the life of me work out why high carb low fat diets are recommended for diabetics.
My sugar levels are always good on low carb.

[sallyseachange]

Sorry to hear of your 18 years of diabetes... but isn't it great that your sugar levels improve when eating low carb?!

[dreamof145]

We all have that struggle with ourselves time and again. I keep myself motivated by remembering the 'old days' and what I went through. I re-read my diary and look at photos. That is the best way I stay motivated. I look at the inches I've dropped and I'm in awe. Checking out the before/after photos and stories of others is also very inspiring.


Try keeping a positive attitude about the rest of your life. Atkins makes us feel better, have more energy, and gives us the knowledge to know how to change our weight. The best thing I've gained from all this experience is the friendships here and knowledge. I used to feel helpless and depressed over my weight. My Atkins experience has given me belief in myself and a plan to make it happen. I've never felt so healthy and alive before.

Get active in the forums, make friends and enjoy the journey. Fighting it only gives you negative thoughts...staying positive will help you keep moving forward. BEST WISHES...we are all here for you!!!

[D14965]

Hi Lisa... Yes i agree the atkins liestyle seems much better for diabetics .. my brother was introduced to atkins to ward off hyperinsulinism that would have turned into diabetes otherwise. I started atkins about 5 weeks ago now as support for him . we have both lost weight and feel fantastic! good luck on your journey!
Donna

[Scooterjam]

Trust me....listen to the little voice saying Atkins is good! haha! Lots of people approach me and say, oh my god, you're doing that bacon and eggs diet.. (people!!). There is so much more to this. No sugar and no flour does not equal bacon and eggs. Yikes! I'm very sorry to here about the diabetes...but doing what your doing will be so much better for you in the end! We are very happy to have you with us! Good luck!

[Outback Jess]

Hey there Lisaloo, good luck! Welcome aboard the boards. Atkins has changed my lifestyle completely. I feel so good all the time, energy and empowerment and no more bloodsugar crazies!!!! I use to have moody-person-syndrome, where I was irritated with everything and everybody. That's all gone as my bloodsugars have stabilized. That's the biggest part of what I've gotten! The weightloss is great, but nothing compares to the calm I live in again, physically.

[*Alexa*]

I found this post really interesting:

MUST READ!! NYT Article saying Atkins was right all along

It has a link to a New York Times article about the science behind Atkins. I printed it out to keep on hand for when I start panicking that fat is bad for me.

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