Second Timer

[HJC]

Hey Everyone,
My name is Hil and this is my second time on the Atkins diet. I was very successful the first time around, this was 4 years ago. I was a stay-at-home mother and I had plenty of time to work-out and plan my meals. My family relocated to Maine in 2006 and I have gained back the 100lbs that I worked so hard to lose. It started as 10 lbs, then 20lbs, and then all the way back up to my starting weight in 2002. I have found it is much harder to lose weight now that I work-full time and my daughter has gotten older. I find myself eating the same foods she eats and not getting any exercise, except for my fingers because I type all day long .

Atkins worked well for me before and I am counting on it working for me again. The hardest part of this will be finding the time to work-out, which is the most important part of losing weight; however, I am ready to be fit and healthy!!!

[liv]

Having the motivation will be the most important part. You can always find space of the rest if you have that one going.
When it comes to exercise, use the time you have. A little can go a long way.

[Sunny_0ne]

Welcome back, HJC.

Yes, it takes a LOT more planning to do Atkins when you are working and cooking for children.

But you CAN do it!

Best of luck!

[ShannonK]

I am finding it more difficult in some ways the "second" time around with this diet plan. In some ways, though, it is easier because you know what to expect and you have also learned that it is not a lose weight fast plan that you can discard when it is done. You have the knowledge to carry you through to maintenance now.

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, HJC! I know how disheartening it is to regain what you had hoped was gone forever but it can be done and this is the place to do it. Just take one step at a time and exercise when you can. We are here to help.