Needing to lose a small amount of weight, so I've turned to Atkins...again!

[bellinabambina]

Hi Everyone!

I am a 25 year old female who has just re-started Atkins. About 7 years ago I lost 50 lbs in a matter of only 3 months and was able to keep it off until I gained 50 lbs while pregnant with my daughter. She is now 2 and i've only lost 30 of 50 those pounds. I am here to lose 25 lbs. and then i'll go from there. I did a clean induction and have lost 9 lbs in 19 days, which is great IMO. I am now on rung 1 and eating 5 net carbs more of veggies. I am totally in love with all vegetables, so this phase I am totally loving. I will stay for 2 weeks and then move onto rung 2. All of my sugar cravings are gone and i'm feeling wonderful. I have very strong willpower, so I am sticking to this no matter what. I am loving the results so far, everyone at work has noticed my lose thus far, which makes me feel great. The only part i'm struggling with is drinking so much water. I try my hardest, but sometimes it makes me gag, I feel water-logged! Anyway, can't wait to chat with you all, you all are such a positive, inspiring bunch! It's great to be here!

[DLS]

Nice to meet ya. I'm sure you will reach your goal in no time flat! I think you are doing a dang good job.

Donna

[Spirit_Wolf]

Welcome back! I have the opposite problem, I find I want to drink water all the time. I have no trouble drinking my 8 glasses in fact I likely drink closer to 20 1 cup glasses!
Congratulations on the induction success, I am hoping I have done as well though I am not going to weigh in until next Wed. that will be the official 2 weeks. I kind of have a problem with letting the scale determine my mood for the day so I am restricting my use of it!

[bellinabambina]

Thanks for the welcome!

Spirit Wolf - are you in Ontario? I see you want to see Dirty Dancing in Toronto, that is where I am located! Just was curious. Good luck on your Atkins journey. I will try my hardest to drink my water, maybe adding fresh lemon juice will help me - is that allowed?

[Spirit_Wolf]

Yes I am near Stratford Ontario. I can't wait to go see Dirty Dancing, I would likely go whether I lost weight or not but it is nice to have an excuse!
Yes lemon juice is allowed on induction, 2 - 3 tbsp. per day but you must count the carbs. The best is just a lemon wedge and a squeeze of juice.