Warning to other 2nd timers

Changeling · 08-29-2011, 01:29 AM

I did Atkins, by the book, very successfully 2 years ago.

Carb creep + overconfidence = regained it all.

Attempt 2 : I've been kinda, sorta, in a way doing Induction for the past 2 weeks. I have not lost ANYTHING! I'm eating things that are not on the Induction food list, and I'm not listening to my hunger, but still allowing myself to eat for emotional/pleasure reasons.

So, lesson learned : If you're not doing it, you're not doing it!

From now on, 2 questions before I put food in my mouth:
1. Is it on the Induction food list?
2. Am I physically hungry?

So mad at myself for wasting these past 2 weeks

Mobear · 08-29-2011, 04:43 AM

You learned your lesson

. Now pick yourself up and proceed. No need to keep beating yourself up!

zizi · 08-29-2011, 04:50 AM

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slh72454 · 08-29-2011, 05:55 AM

I was very successful with LC about four years ago. I lost 90 pounds in the span of about six months. Of course I quit and regained but when I restarted last year, I was very dissapointed at first because it was going much slower than before. It took me the same amount of time as before to lose 50 pounds.

It's been over a year and I'm happy where I am at, but there were tough times when I wanted to give up thinking that LC just wasn't working for me as well as before. I stuck with it though and I'm glad I did.

Be strong and keep working, it will happen for you, just give it a little extra time. You, like me, are older than you were the last time and age effects weight loss.

Randi · 08-29-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by slh72454

I was very successful with LC about four years ago. I lost 90 pounds in the span of about six months. Of course I quit and regained but when I restarted last year, I was very dissapointed at first because it was going much slower than before. It took me the same amount of time as before to lose 50 pounds.

It's been over a year and I'm happy where I am at, but there were tough times when I wanted to give up thinking that LC just wasn't working for me as well as before. I stuck with it though and I'm glad I did.

Be strong and keep working, it will happen for you, just give it a little extra time. You, like me, are older than you were the last time and age effects weight loss.

I am happy to read this. Back between 2002 and 2004 I was very faithful to Atkins and lost 120 pounds. I have tried to re-start several times but got discouraged with the slow progress, so I went to calorie counting......well I lost a whopping 6 pounds since May. I woke up this morning decided to go back to what I know works which has to be better than 6 pounds in 4 months. I am determined to make it work for me again this time and stick to it regardless of the pace.

kimlou · 08-29-2011, 01:09 PM

I had a fantastic loss in 2004... I re-gained 30 lbs

This morning was not good, but as of noon today I have recommited myself (yes,again) this time I have the book out again .

So I am going to ask myself the same questions the op asks

From now on, 2 questions before I put food in my mouth:
1. Is it on the Induction food list?
2. Am I physically hungry?

PhillyDude · 08-29-2011, 01:14 PM

Love this post! The 2 questions to ask yourself is simple and effective - Good job!

vli1127 · 08-29-2011, 06:02 PM

I didn't do Atkins the first time, I lost using my own method of LC. But, I can still use the same two rules, only modified for me this time. Maybe this can just be a restart thread regardless of what LC method/plan was used before and what is used this time.

sistertzu · 08-29-2011, 06:34 PM

I'm so glad your back on plan!!! You can do it!!!

mccb17 · 08-29-2011, 09:14 PM

On my second time around, I've been a lot smarter and more realistic in my attitude, I think. I got into it to improve my overall health and lengthen my life. The weight loss is awesome, but it's not the main focus anymore.

The attitude shift has made all the difference for me; it really cuts down on unnecessary worry and anxiety.

Changeling · 08-30-2011, 12:35 AM

Thanks everyone. Seth, you are such an inspiration! I know the loss will be slower this time, but to be honest, just the fact that low carbing makes me binge less is already worth it! The resultant binges when I don't eat low carb are really soul destroying for me.

kimlou · 08-30-2011, 06:54 AM

Another thing for me on this time around..

No frankenfoods.... for my sugar addiction. A sweet is a sweet and I WILL overindulge leading other indulgence. So I will be making those just for a special ocassion , so I will not feel deprived.
SF jello never bothered my sweet addiction, so I do have a pkg of 4 on hand w HWC. I love nuts and berries so those are my "fixes".

micheleredit · 08-30-2011, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccb17

On my second time around, I've been a lot smarter and more realistic in my attitude, I think. I got into it to improve my overall health and lengthen my life. The weight loss is awesome, but it's not the main focus anymore.

The attitude shift has made all the difference for me; it really cuts down on unnecessary worry and anxiety.

Exactly!!!!! I'm in the same boat. I need this plan for energy, lower b.p and better numbers. Im a student and Insulin Resistant so I need to eat this way so I can have a clear mind and be able to study and retain things.
If the weight loss is slow, so be it!!!

polarbear · 08-30-2011, 07:43 AM

I've been away for quite awhile. Gained some weight back after losing 95, but I knew I would the way I was eating. Back to a sensible lifestyle now and very happy about it. I don't dwell on past indiscretions. It's useless.

vli1127 · 08-30-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarbear

I've been away for quite awhile. Gained some weight back after losing 95, but I knew I would the way I was eating. Back to a sensible lifestyle now and very happy about it. I don't dwell on past indiscretions. It's useless.

How wise, thanks.

kittycitygirl · 08-30-2011, 04:29 PM

Glad you are back! Good questions to ask yourself.

I too did atkins many times. The first was the best, regained and then some....Would do it again and again, losing 20 or so each time and regaining...repeating over and over....For some reason...I stuck with it this time...

It has to be a way of life...a true WOE to work. The other times it was just a diet.

08-29-2011, 01:29 AM	#1
Changeling Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 741 Gallery: Changeling Stats: I need to lose 20 kg to conceive WOE: Low carb & lifting weights Start Date: 25 June 2012	Warning to other 2nd timers I did Atkins, by the book, very successfully 2 years ago. Carb creep + overconfidence = regained it all. Attempt 2 : I've been kinda, sorta, in a way doing Induction for the past 2 weeks. I have not lost ANYTHING! I'm eating things that are not on the Induction food list, and I'm not listening to my hunger, but still allowing myself to eat for emotional/pleasure reasons. So, lesson learned : If you're not doing it, you're not doing it! From now on, 2 questions before I put food in my mouth: 1. Is it on the Induction food list? 2. Am I physically hungry? So mad at myself for wasting these past 2 weeks __________________ Just stay on plan. You've done it before, and you can do it again. You KNOW this works like nothing else!

08-29-2011, 05:55 AM	#4
slh72454 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paragould, Arkansas Posts: 4,501 Gallery: slh72454 Stats: 310/225/170 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart August 20th 2012	I was very successful with LC about four years ago. I lost 90 pounds in the span of about six months. Of course I quit and regained but when I restarted last year, I was very dissapointed at first because it was going much slower than before. It took me the same amount of time as before to lose 50 pounds. It's been over a year and I'm happy where I am at, but there were tough times when I wanted to give up thinking that LC just wasn't working for me as well as before. I stuck with it though and I'm glad I did. Be strong and keep working, it will happen for you, just give it a little extra time. You, like me, are older than you were the last time and age effects weight loss. __________________ Seth [SIZE="2"]310/225/170 Restart - 8/20/12 Journey To ONEderland - My Journal

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08-29-2011, 04:43 AM	#2
Mobear Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OH Posts: 1,073 Gallery: Mobear Stats: 235/192/LESS WOE: Bernstein Start Date: 9/2010	You learned your lesson . Now pick yourself up and proceed. No need to keep beating yourself up!

08-29-2011, 04:50 AM	#3
zizi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 4,952 Gallery: zizi Stats: Over 84 lbs. lost in ~16 months. Goal @ 3/2011 WOE: Low Carb Eclectic Start Date: LAST Restart Mid-March 2010	YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-29-2011, 01:09 PM	#6
kimlou Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,306 Gallery: kimlou Stats: 186/168-6 :(/135 OR LOWER WOE: LC.. Atkins Start Date: 2/04/REINTRO 8/16/11	I had a fantastic loss in 2004... I re-gained 30 lbs This morning was not good, but as of noon today I have recommited myself (yes,again) this time I have the book out again . So I am going to ask myself the same questions the op asks From now on, 2 questions before I put food in my mouth: 1. Is it on the Induction food list? 2. Am I physically hungry?

08-29-2011, 01:14 PM	#7
PhillyDude Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: McMinnville, TN (but a Philadelphia boy at heart) Posts: 1,399 Gallery: PhillyDude Stats: 240/237/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1st time 11/2006. Lost 41 lbs. Restart 1/7/2013	Love this post! The 2 questions to ask yourself is simple and effective - Good job!

08-29-2011, 06:02 PM	#8
vli1127 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 4,714 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 258/254/180 WOE: LC my way Start Date: Restart everyday	I didn't do Atkins the first time, I lost using my own method of LC. But, I can still use the same two rules, only modified for me this time. Maybe this can just be a restart thread regardless of what LC method/plan was used before and what is used this time.

08-29-2011, 06:34 PM	#9
sistertzu Resident crazy dog lady Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 5,121 Gallery: sistertzu Stats: 244/goal -90 Atkins/IF WOE: VLC/no grain/ minimal dairy Start Date: originally march 08 but every day is a fresh start	I'm so glad your back on plan!!! You can do it!!!

08-29-2011, 09:14 PM	#10
mccb17 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC/Northern NY State Posts: 870 Gallery: mccb17 Stats: 439/250(met!)/239/235 6'0" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 3 January 2011	On my second time around, I've been a lot smarter and more realistic in my attitude, I think. I got into it to improve my overall health and lengthen my life. The weight loss is awesome, but it's not the main focus anymore. The attitude shift has made all the difference for me; it really cuts down on unnecessary worry and anxiety.

08-30-2011, 12:35 AM	#11
Changeling Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 741 Gallery: Changeling Stats: I need to lose 20 kg to conceive WOE: Low carb & lifting weights Start Date: 25 June 2012	Thanks everyone. Seth, you are such an inspiration! I know the loss will be slower this time, but to be honest, just the fact that low carbing makes me binge less is already worth it! The resultant binges when I don't eat low carb are really soul destroying for me.

08-30-2011, 06:54 AM	#12
kimlou Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,306 Gallery: kimlou Stats: 186/168-6 :(/135 OR LOWER WOE: LC.. Atkins Start Date: 2/04/REINTRO 8/16/11	Another thing for me on this time around.. No frankenfoods.... for my sugar addiction. A sweet is a sweet and I WILL overindulge leading other indulgence. So I will be making those just for a special ocassion , so I will not feel deprived. SF jello never bothered my sweet addiction, so I do have a pkg of 4 on hand w HWC. I love nuts and berries so those are my "fixes".

08-30-2011, 07:43 AM	#14
polarbear Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 1,117 Gallery: polarbear Stats: 336/289/250/195 WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: November 1, 2008	I've been away for quite awhile. Gained some weight back after losing 95, but I knew I would the way I was eating. Back to a sensible lifestyle now and very happy about it. I don't dwell on past indiscretions. It's useless.

08-30-2011, 04:29 PM	#16
kittycitygirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Near The Burgh! :) Posts: 11,533 Gallery: kittycitygirl Stats: 215/152.6/150 5'9" WOE: Low Carb: my way;) Start Date: April 3, 2010	Glad you are back! Good questions to ask yourself. I too did atkins many times. The first was the best, regained and then some....Would do it again and again, losing 20 or so each time and regaining...repeating over and over....For some reason...I stuck with it this time... It has to be a way of life...a true WOE to work. The other times it was just a diet.