Hello again Induction my old friend

[Nikki_W]

Hello,

My name is Nikki and I'm a cheat-a-holic. I'm hopping back on that wobbly wagon and re-inducting in the morning. I've been down the Atkins road a few times before and I love how my body reacts and how I feel, and of course the "easy" weight-loss, but somehow I keep defeating myself with some kind of excuse about "deserving" a cheat. So, it's back up on the horse for me. Giddyap.

I've never been on this board before and I'm looking forward to good info and nice people. I hope you'll have me.

Nikki

[somethings gotta give]

Hey Nikki, there's plenty of information here and if its not here someone will know where to find it for you. If you need a buddy, let me know- I have stuck to the program now for about 5 weeks and down 20 pounds- trust me it works. The cravings go away after about day 3. You don't need to reward yourself with food either, your reward will come for nothing being on this diet- alot of energy, more self confidence and knowing you are on your way to being healthy, it keeps me going. Good luck!!!

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Nikki!

Do you have the 2002 edition of the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution? It's the one we use here and it's a must read because it explains how and why the diet works.

We all cheat at times but the best way to stop is to remind yourself that cheating only gives you what you don't want and it's not worth it in the long run. And after you've been on the plan for awhile, you will lose you taste for a lot of the things you thought you couldn't live without.

Good luck to you this time around and keep up posted on your progress!

[chinadoll]

Hi Nikki, Welcome to ADBB. I would say most of us have been down the same road as you. I know that when I have an event or big mini goal I always seem to slack off right after (or sometimes just before) getting there.

One thing that helps me is to actively and consciously try to work towards thinking of other ways to reward myself---a new top, a bubble bath, a facial, a pedicure, a weekend getaway (for a big milestone), new hairstyle, new weight gloves for the gym, or maybe a piece of pilates equipment. The hard part is to train your brain that these are equal rewards to pizza, ice cream and molten chocolate cake. I actually post lists on the fridge and many folks put mini goal rewards in their signature lines to put those alternatives into your line of sight. Food rewards are a habit that is hard to break, but I am learning how to do it.

[imagood1]

hi and welcome back Nikki -- check out the STAC group - you qualify as a member since you've done Atkins before.

when you are tempted to cheat just remember, you aren't hurting anyone but yourself. When you cheat you put yourself back a few steps --- this plan is about going forward not backward. When you want to cheat find something from the legal food list that you can eat instead.

Good luck this time