Hi Everyone

[715]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Becky ... and I am trying the Atkins diet for the 2nd time, this time seriously. I am approaching my 4th week Monday and have been hesitant to start introducing the next step (OWL) but after reading many posts on this site, realize it's best to move forward. I have been at a standstill with my weight loss for over a week now, going between 1 lb up and down ... (it's better than gaining, so I'm not complainig) and hoping that moving forward will put me on track again and allow me to continue lose more weight. Have not had alot of time these past 2 weeks for exercise ... as soon as my work schedule slows down hoping to pick that up again to help things out a bit.

I look foward to meeting/talking with everyone.

Becky

[chinadoll]

Hey Becky, and welcome. If you have been reading the posts you also know it isn't uncommon for a short pause in your loss after Induction as your body adjusts. And you are right. Moving up is best. But take your time on each ring and introduce new foods a couple at a time to find which foods trigger you. This is helping me a lot this time around. Last time I would add a whatever foods I wanted from the rung all in the same week and I never really figured out which foods become my eventual downfall. I am still not doing things Absolutely by the book, I am sure, but I am learning a lot more this time by following it as closely as I can. I am sure you will do fine.

[Elsie150]

Welcome! Good for you for climbing the rungs. I am starting rung 2 myself tomorrow.

[sallyseachange]

Hello there Becky, nice to meet ya!
You're in a great place for good advice, support and inspiration.
Good for you for deciding to move to OWL. You won't regret it, I'm sure.

Keep us up to date on your progress. We're rooting for you!

[joee5]

Hi Becky and welcome. If you need help there are lots and lots of knowledge and information here. Simply ask and someone is bound to know the answer. Stay focused and stay strong. God Bless, Joe