Hi there I'm back yet again

[shaesgrammi]

Hello everyone I have been away for sometime. Originally started in 2006, lost 102lbs in 8 months. It came off so fast before my head had a chance to catch up. I felt and looked pretty good . I slowly strayed and gained 79lbs Then lost 69 of that but have put back the 79 again in only 6 months! I noticed that the second time around losing it was WAYYYY harder and did not come off as fast. Do any of you have this trouble? Oh, I am so scared as this is such a long journey. I really need encouragement...... I love the smilies by the way, really say what I am thinking.....lol Thanks for reading this and wish me luck. I am starting July 1st!

[niko772]

Welcome back and smile...it'll be fine. It may be a bit tougher, but you're a vet and know what you're doing and what to expect.

[imagood1]

hi and welcome back. Yes many people have problems loosing quickly the second, third, forth times.....but if you keep with it you will loose the weight, hopefully for good this time!!

Here is a little info to help get you going again! If you need any help all you have to do is ask.

You might like STAC (Second Time Around Club) - they give each other extra support to keep on track.

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of this page http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/

Make sure you drink at least 64 ounces of water daily (nothing added - just water) - exercise starting today and take a good supplement daily. Don't cheat yourself or the plan - it was written specifically to help us loose weight, there are no shortcuts to get to your goal, it will take time and work - good luck!! We follow the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) - get a copy to give yourself the edge to win your weight loss fight.

Check the recipe sites also - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

[chinadoll]

OKAY, it's bad analogy time. You talk of this as a long journey. If you are only focused on the far off horizon, you are going to stumble and fall. Right now keep your eyes on the ground right in front of you, step carefully, and just keep moving ahead. It's a one step at a time thing. If you misstep, get back on the path.

The road may be long but if you don't start, you will never get there.

Another member (Keriann) has a great tag line that sums it up. You don't have to lose 79 pounds. You have to lose one pound- 79 times. So work at it one pound/one day at a time.

[shaesgrammi]

Thank you so much for all your encouragement. It helps so much! I know I am needing to get in the right frame of mind. I feel excited to get started again believe it or not. I love everything you have to say to me. Kick me in the arse when I need it!It's a new day, a new challenge and I am up for it! One pound at a time! Thanks so much everyone!
My name is Leanne and I am on my way back.....

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by shaesgrammi

Hello everyone I have been away for sometime. Originally started in 2006, lost 102lbs in 8 months. It came off so fast before my head had a chance to catch up. I felt and looked pretty good . I slowly strayed and gained 79lbs Then lost 69 of that but have put back the 79 again in only 6 months! I noticed that the second time around losing it was WAYYYY harder and did not come off as fast. Do any of you have this trouble? Oh, I am so scared as this is such a long journey. I really need encouragement...... I love the smilies by the way, really say what I am thinking.....lol Thanks for reading this and wish me luck. I am starting July 1st!

Welcome to !

Did you climb the Carbohydrate Ladder in OWL and did you move to Pre-Maintenance and Maintenance when you did Atkins before?

[cafe_et_creme]

welcome back Leanne and good luck ! x

[blueberrylady]

Welcome back, Leanne!

You need to realize that Atkins is a way of life for the rest of your life, not just a race to the finish line. This is a way of eating that will last forever. Most people think that once they've lost the weight, they have it made and can go back to what they ate before, (I've done that myself), but until you make this WOE a permanent part of your lifestyle, you will just keep yo-yoing. Instead of waiting for the day that I can eat all the 'goodies' I've given up, I have developed a genuine dislike for them so that I'm not tempted by them. There have been several times that I've tasted something I shouldn't have but couldn't swallow it because I knew it wasn't what I really wanted to do, so I spit it out. And I've maintained what I've lost so far for over a year now. It's not really that hard to do.

Good luck to you!

[pinkfusion]

Originally Posted by blueberrylady

Welcome back, Leanne!

You need to realize that Atkins is a way of life for the rest of your life, not just a race to the finish line. This is a way of eating that will last forever. Most people think that once they've lost the weight, they have it made and can go back to what they ate before, (I've done that myself), but until you make this WOE a permanent part of your lifestyle, you will just keep yo-yoing. Instead of waiting for the day that I can eat all the 'goodies' I've given up, I have developed a genuine dislike for them so that I'm not tempted by them. There have been several times that I've tasted something I shouldn't have but couldn't swallow it because I knew it wasn't what I really wanted to do, so I spit it out. And I've maintained what I've lost so far for over a year now. It's not really that hard to do.

Good luck to you!

This is a huge part of the reason that I chose Atkins. I have to stop the yo-yo dieting, and a simple, healthy, long-term plan will be the only way.

I'm honestly not even hungry and don't want to go through the ups and downs of excessive carbohydrate consumption.

[shaesgrammi]

I agree with everything you are saying. I did so well for over a year. I hadnt made it to my goal. I felt so great and proud of myself. I didnt even think of those foods as I used to. I guess my mindset was that I had to look for Christmas the first year and expected to keep going after that but as a food addict I now know that I was fooling myself. I thought I could handle a treat or two but I cannot. I was not ready to try the foods that caused me to get here in the first place. I am really only focusing on getting back to feeling healthy again. I felt alive and now I just feel tired. I started today instead of waiting. What the heck was I waiting for?....lol