Texas Newbie

[2yng2bfat]

Hi y'all I've actually been a member for a few days now but had not yet introduced myself. My name is Tami, I am a mother of 2 (boys) they are my world. I have been on Atkins before and got off and yes gained it all back and then some but i only blame myself not Atkins. I have been struggling for alittle over 4 yrs now and have tried alot of other diets that do not or have not worked. I had a hysterectomy almost to the year which has pushed me in to early menapause and I have been going alittle nuts. Well on September 20, 2008 I started Atkins and have already lost 20lbs I feel great. I went to Barnes and Noble last night to buy the book and I could not find one. I bought the Atkins Essentials which of course is only a fraction of the real thing I read one of the books that came out about 7 years ago so I remember alot of what the Atkins Diet is about and I am able to do pretty good. I still have a few questions my biggest weakness is sweets. I know about low carb candies, jello, whipped creams etc... but before I try these do they effect the weight loss process I feel that I am on a roll and I don't want to mess this up. Please help.

[jarvist]

Hi Tami! I'm Tammy too and also in Texas. Welcome!

The only advice I would give is to at least initially.... stay away from the low carb candies and jello and whipped cream, etc. After a couple weeks, that sweet tooth will be dead!

[FLdoodette]

Hi, Tami! Ditch the candies. The sweet tooth will abate ... hang in there! Eventually, when you start adding berries, they will taste sooooo goood!

[ImREADYImREADY]

Hi Tami, Welcome.

I didn't know Atkins like I thought I did, I was eating the sugar free jello, the sugar free candies, (all of them) and wasn't losing much weight at all. So I would get discouraged and get of the diet. I thought becasue the package said it only had sugar alcohol it was "exceptable" boy was I wrong. There had been so many different foods I had been eating that were not allowed. I am glad I have found my way to this board so I can get the tips and advice I need to exceed. Good Luck!

[2 B A HAPPY ME]

Day 2 induction for me....
New Texan too! You can do it!!! Good luck! WE can do it!!!!