HELP!! i think Ia m goign backt o WW Atkins not working!!!

04Bride Posted: Apr 28, 2004 10:11 AM

HELP!! i think Ia m goign backt o WW Atkins not working!!!

I think i am going back to WW. I only had less than say 8 lbs to loose when I started Atkins. I lost 4lbs, went off it for a weekend b/c i had parties so i gained back 2lbs i have been able to get off the 2lbs and am still only down 4 lbs in like a MONTH!!!!

So my question is is it ok to jump from atkins back to www. Adding th carbsback inis that ok?

raken40 Posted: Apr 28, 2004 11:04 AM

Re: HELP!! i think Ia m goign backt o WW Atkins not working!!!

thats what i sort of did..and now i'm doing the south beach diet. My problem was that with WW, you are allowed to have carbs and a lot of the carbs are lower in points,then say meat or cheese or something.
So, i would eat a lot of carbs just so that i would not be hungry, and then i just overdid it.
So, i would say,yes, its okay to have the carbs if your doing that, but maye not have bread/pasta,or whatever for all of your meals.

Danielle&Scott Posted: Apr 28, 2004 11:18 AM

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You can eat the good carbs, over the bad carbs. Instead of eating white floured foods, eat whole wheat. Eat plenty of Veggies, including Green leafy veggies. Avoid foods that have alot of sugar, or salt.

sassy2611 Posted: Apr 28, 2004 12:59 PM

Re: HELP!! i think Ia m goign backt o WW Atkins not working!!!

There should be no problem with jumping from atkins to WW.. The one thing i will say is WW is a better choice. I have 4 friends who went on atkins and when all of them stopped once they met their weight the gained all of the weight back. Carbs are good for you. I have been on a program like WW through my gym and i have lost 22lbs and i am allowed to eat carbs. Once i get off this diet i will not gain all of the weight back because i am not starving my body of any group of food. I don't even say i am dieting because i am still eating what i want, just in moderation. Good luck.

ChristineC68 Posted: Apr 28, 2004 01:20 PM

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Also keep in mind that it is really difficult to lose weight when you only have a little weight to lose. Even with WW, it sometimes takes a while to get those last few pounds off.