All rise for the Posthumous Pom

[Posthumous Pom]

Greetings all,

I have been reading through your inspirational success stories, which have motivated me to try the Atkins Diet again.

I first did the Atkins Diet back in 2004 at the hight of it's popularity here in the UK. I really thought that it was to good to be true, as the way it was advertised in the media was nothing short of a miracle cure for obesity.

Anyway, I bought the book, filled my fridge with cheese, eggs, cooked meats and mushrooms. The food on the diet was a massive departure from my usual low fat high carb diet, packed with bread, pasta & potatoes.

Although, I never really enjoyed eating loads of fat, the strict nature of the diet was what kept me on track, knowing that just a little cheat would throw you completely off the wagon.

4 months later I had dropped a massive 40lbs, looking and feeling my best in years, was like a complete new world. After 4 months I finished Atkins and just reduced carbs in a health low fat diet. The weight stayed off for a couple of years.

Unfortunately, in June this year I was involved in a serious car accident and suffered from damage to my upper and lower back. Not only could I no longer visit the gym, I was resting up at home feeling sorry for myself.... and started to eat like a complete pig. The more weight I put on the more I hated my myself and the more I ate.

Anyway, November comes and I get the all clear from the physio to start at the gym again. The first visit was horrible as I felt like a right fat mess, people that I hadn't seen for 5 months couldn't believe how much weight I had gained (40lbs).

So once more I've emptied to fridge of carbs and stocked up on the old Atkins favourate. I know it's a long long road ahead, but i'm trying not to think about that.... just trying to think about being called a skinny again and not being ashamed to go out.

Sorry for all the waffle, but thought that a bit of background would give you fellow Atkins followers an insight into my previous experience with the diet.

Chris

[Rose2Bloom]

Hi Chris

Sorry to hear about your accident - but congratulations on getting the all-clear.

I have just started Atkins today as well - this is my first time doing it. I have 42lbs to lose.

I'm exited about getting the weight off, and keeping it off, but nervous about how I will fulfil my potato addiction!!

Good luck with the weight loss,
Rose

[Posthumous Pom]

Hi Rose,

Well the first week is the hardest, whilst you get over the cravings for carbs. Then as you come into the second week you start to feel a little better, then when you jump on the scales at the end of the second week you'll be hooked!

One thing I would say about the Atkins diet is a never really felt hungry, in fact I sometime found it hard to eat. Although, they say eat as much as you like, in practice this really doesn't happen.

I wish you the best of luck Rose, you will be just fine... keep that excitement going and your bound to succeed.

Chris

[ImREADYImREADY]

Welcome Chris & Rose..

Chris- Sorry to hear baout your accident Chris, glad you got the clear and decided to come back to Atkins!!

Rose- try Cauliflower for your potato addiction. There are a few recipes on here for faux potatoes. I tried the Loaded Cauliflower. It's like Potatoes with sour cream, cheese, and topped with bacon.

[Rose2Bloom]

Thanks for the suggestions Chris and ImReady
xx

[mitzimarie]

Originally Posted by Posthumous Pom

After 4 months I finished Atkins and just reduced carbs in a health low fat diet. The weight stayed off for a couple of years.

Hi, Chris

Welcome to ADBB!

A couple of things...

There is no "finishing" Atkins... it is designed to be a lifetime way of eating. While a great deal of the world is still under the "lowfat is healthy" dogma, there is some new research out there that shows that lowfat is NOT healthy. I would suggest reading Gary Taubes' "Good Calories, Bad Calories". I'll admit the the reading is a little deep/scientific, but it is a definite eye-opener to those who feel uneasy about eating fat. By the way, my doctor is the one who turned me on to eating the Atkins way, because it is very healthy.

Secondly, how about opening your mind to the world of veggies, other than mushrooms? In any given phase of Atkins, most of your carbs should come from veggies. And once you are past Induction and into OWL (Ongoing Weight Loss), your fat percentage will go down, as your carb percentage increases... your protein remains at around 30% of your total calories.

Make sure to re-read the book so that you understand the plan fully. It is much easier to follow a plan that you believe in and trust. Don't view Atkins as just a way to lose weight... to keep the weight off in the long run, it has to be a lifestyle change. Check out this sticky, if you haven't seem it yet. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-new-read.html (If you are NEW, READ THIS!)

Stick close to the board, and post often. You CAN do this!