2nd day of induction again. LUV IT!

MichelleM · 01-02-2013, 12:31 PM

I am 51 yrs old and Peri menopausal! FUNN!

I lost all my weight on Atkins in the past. Went from 171 to 129. I am not back UP in weight. I dont want to use the excuses of menopause or the medication 'Celexa' that I am on, which I found out is a weight GAIN pill.

Right now Im putting all my lame excuses behind me and starting again.

It truly feels awesome to be on induction again. I sure missed it!

Today is my 2nd day at 20 carbs or less and I feel aweeesome.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL! WE can do this. Even if we are retreads.

Becky · 01-02-2013, 12:46 PM

46 and perimenopausal here too. I feel sooooo much better doing induction (second day for me too) I'm much less bloated than usual, it's nice to feel "light".

limetwist · 01-02-2013, 12:53 PM

I've been eating low carb for over a year and a half now, and I can say that without a doubt, I feel a MILLION times better eating this way in comparison to your typical American-style high carbohydrate fare. Congratulations on taking that step to reel things back in.

I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy a huge slice of cake (repeated several times over in the span of a few hours), but I truly feel awful in the days after such an occasion. Weak, tired, BLOATED, gross...the list of unpleasant adjectives goes on and on. I've been eating cleanly this entire Holiday season and I feel bright, aware, light on my feet, and so incredibly perky. The benefits of eating well will always outweigh the fleeting pleasure of shoving your cake-hole with, well...cake.

That feeling you're experiencing will only increase in the coming days. Best of luck, and most importantly—enjoy.

princessmommy · 01-02-2013, 01:23 PM

Welcome!!!

svenskamae · 01-02-2013, 02:22 PM

People usually feel the worst at first, so you are off to a great start. Make sure to drink broth or otherwise work a good amount of salt into your food intake, to minimize symptoms of induction flu. And, IMO, the longer you do this, the better you feel. What a great way to begin 2013; KUTGW!

jhbyrd · 01-02-2013, 02:26 PM

!!! Glad you found your way here, you will love all the support and information!!

lawmom · 01-02-2013, 04:54 PM

Today is my second day as well. However, unlike you, I have a horrible headache and feel that I am probably suffering from the dreaded "induction" flu. I think that part of my problem was not eating enough throughout the day...

astribling · 01-02-2013, 04:58 PM

Hi! I will be 51 next week, and am peri-menopausal as well. I thought because of that I could never lose the weight again. My doctor even told me my widening waistline was now permanent because of hormones. Well, when I go for my physical in 3 weeks, I can prove her wrong! All thanks to this WOE.

Even us menopausal ladies still got it!!

cabrioluvr · 01-02-2013, 06:28 PM

56 here and also past meno. I blamed my increasingly larger size on hormones and while that probably had a lot to do with it so did my large portion sizes and wine! It's not impossible to lose weight at this age!

ebonyeyz28 · 01-02-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by svenskamae

People usually feel the worst at first, so you are off to a great start. Make sure to drink broth or otherwise work a good amount of salt into your food intake, to minimize symptoms of induction flu. And, IMO, the longer you do this, the better you feel. What a great way to begin 2013; KUTGW!

Ditto!!

NH_Free · 01-03-2013, 04:23 AM

I'm 51, peri-meno and just got down to a lower weight than I've ever been in my adult life. I had to watch calories more than I did 10 years ago, and I still have a couple of stubborn inches hanging onto my waist and thighs, but they're starting to shrink now. Hopefully, I'll be able to exercise them the rest of the way off this year.

MichelleM · 01-12-2013, 05:29 AM

Im still doin great but I SURE do crave meat! Ive been eating a lot of protein.

I recall that is how induction was in the past. LOTS of protein and good fat!

avid · 01-12-2013, 05:36 AM

Well menopause is not a big issue for me LOL
but eating lc is.
I too feel better than i have in years, I weigh less and do more.
I have been fortunate this holiday season that even though I went off plan 3 times,
i managed not to go waaaaaaaaaay off.
Even my worst slip was with fruit, not processed junk.
Each time I was able to lose the weight in a day or two and get back in the groove.
I have learned that fruit, alcohol, and dining out are likely to cause me trouble.
Good luck to you on your return to the low carb lifestyle.

01-02-2013, 12:31 PM	#1
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	2nd day of induction again. LUV IT! I am 51 yrs old and Peri menopausal! FUNN! I lost all my weight on Atkins in the past. Went from 171 to 129. I am not back UP in weight. I dont want to use the excuses of menopause or the medication 'Celexa' that I am on, which I found out is a weight GAIN pill. Right now Im putting all my lame excuses behind me and starting again. It truly feels awesome to be on induction again. I sure missed it! Today is my 2nd day at 20 carbs or less and I feel aweeesome. HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL! WE can do this. Even if we are retreads.

01-02-2013, 12:53 PM	#3
limetwist Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 826 Gallery: limetwist Stats: [5'8"] - 220/136.4 WOE: Low carb - Intermittent fasting 16/8 Start Date: Seriously committed in January 2011 [at 200 lbs.]	I've been eating low carb for over a year and a half now, and I can say that without a doubt, I feel a MILLION times better eating this way in comparison to your typical American-style high carbohydrate fare. Congratulations on taking that step to reel things back in. I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy a huge slice of cake (repeated several times over in the span of a few hours), but I truly feel awful in the days after such an occasion. Weak, tired, BLOATED, gross...the list of unpleasant adjectives goes on and on. I've been eating cleanly this entire Holiday season and I feel bright, aware, light on my feet, and so incredibly perky. The benefits of eating well will always outweigh the fleeting pleasure of shoving your cake-hole with, well...cake. That feeling you're experiencing will only increase in the coming days. Best of luck, and most importantly—enjoy. __________________ Cristin, otherwise known as the Mistress of the Pork Butt. — Bright-Eyed & Bushy-Tailed

01-12-2013, 05:36 AM	#13
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 809 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/135/131... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	Well menopause is not a big issue for me LOL but eating lc is. I too feel better than i have in years, I weigh less and do more. I have been fortunate this holiday season that even though I went off plan 3 times, i managed not to go waaaaaaaaaay off. Even my worst slip was with fruit, not processed junk. Each time I was able to lose the weight in a day or two and get back in the groove. I have learned that fruit, alcohol, and dining out are likely to cause me trouble. Good luck to you on your return to the low carb lifestyle. __________________ Health conscious sixty something since September '12

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01-02-2013, 12:46 PM	#2
Becky Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: MA Posts: 2,893 Gallery: Becky Stats: 172.8/170/140...47 years old WOE: Low carb/low glycemic Start Date: Start date: May 1, 2013	46 and perimenopausal here too. I feel sooooo much better doing induction (second day for me too) I'm much less bloated than usual, it's nice to feel "light".

01-02-2013, 01:23 PM	#4
princessmommy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,553 Gallery: princessmommy Stats: 207/151/140 WOE: Low Carb! Start Date: May 21 Yet Again!	Welcome!!!

01-02-2013, 02:22 PM	#5
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	People usually feel the worst at first, so you are off to a great start. Make sure to drink broth or otherwise work a good amount of salt into your food intake, to minimize symptoms of induction flu. And, IMO, the longer you do this, the better you feel. What a great way to begin 2013; KUTGW!

01-02-2013, 02:26 PM	#6
jhbyrd Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 571 Gallery: jhbyrd Stats: 235/157/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Feb 2012	!!! Glad you found your way here, you will love all the support and information!!

01-02-2013, 04:54 PM	#7
lawmom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,844 Gallery: lawmom Stats: 216/198/140 WOE: Low/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 9/2009; 7/2011; 1/2013 restarted (again) 4/15/11	Today is my second day as well. However, unlike you, I have a horrible headache and feel that I am probably suffering from the dreaded "induction" flu. I think that part of my problem was not eating enough throughout the day...

01-02-2013, 04:58 PM	#8
astribling Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 135 Gallery: astribling Stats: 212/170.25/169 WOE: Moderate carbs/no sugar,no wheat Start Date: June 26, 2012	Hi! I will be 51 next week, and am peri-menopausal as well. I thought because of that I could never lose the weight again. My doctor even told me my widening waistline was now permanent because of hormones. Well, when I go for my physical in 3 weeks, I can prove her wrong! All thanks to this WOE. Even us menopausal ladies still got it!!

01-02-2013, 06:28 PM	#9
cabrioluvr Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hot and humid Posts: 3,248 Gallery: cabrioluvr Stats: 18/8/6 WOE: Atkins! Start Date: 03/2000	56 here and also past meno. I blamed my increasingly larger size on hormones and while that probably had a lot to do with it so did my large portion sizes and wine! It's not impossible to lose weight at this age!

01-03-2013, 04:23 AM	#11
NH_Free Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Shire Posts: 404 Gallery: NH_Free Stats: 153.5/117/113-118 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb.19, 2012	I'm 51, peri-meno and just got down to a lower weight than I've ever been in my adult life. I had to watch calories more than I did 10 years ago, and I still have a couple of stubborn inches hanging onto my waist and thighs, but they're starting to shrink now. Hopefully, I'll be able to exercise them the rest of the way off this year.

01-12-2013, 05:29 AM	#12
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	Im still doin great but I SURE do crave meat! Ive been eating a lot of protein. I recall that is how induction was in the past. LOTS of protein and good fat!