I am starting a diet for the last time on Tues.

ChristineC68 Posted: Aug 29, 2003 10:54 AM

I am starting a diet for the last time on Tues.

I do not know why, but I am having such a hard time getting started on any sort of diet plan.

I know part of the problem is that I have to look at this as a new life style not a diet and I have not been able to make that connection in my brain yet.

I have had a bunch of false starts over the summer but I basically got no where. Although I am just happy I didn't gain since I quit smoking at the beginning of the summer.

How do you make the switch from diet - to this is my life now??

I am going to start Atkins again on Tuesday, DH is going on with me as well. On Monday we'll go grocery shopping and some meal planning for the week.

I am basically making a 'I am committing to this' statement public to help keep me on track. I can lie to myself, but I wouldn't lie to you guys.

stacedz Posted: Aug 29, 2003 11:02 AM

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Good start Christine!! Hope it all works out for you and if you need any support, I am right here for ya!!

Wendy Posted: Aug 29, 2003 11:25 AM

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Christine we can be Atkins buddies!!! I am starting on Tuesday also as per my doctor's recommendation. She doesn't want me on it for too long though, but she thinks it might help to jump start me. I'll let you know how things go for me!

ChristineC68 Posted: Aug 29, 2003 11:32 AM

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Stacy

Wendy - I would love that!!

yabbobay Posted: Aug 29, 2003 01:35 PM

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christine...DH and I did the SBD...and I really have taken it as a change of lifestyle...not the no carbs thing...but to look for natural ingredients...

I'm done with processed foods...and I really can't believe that I am saying this...but the 2 weeks of carbs really helped (although I only lost 3 pounds )

now...I know that I will indulge once and a hile...but I feel so much better about eating now (although if I get a job...I don't know if I can cook naturally all the time)

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: Aug 29, 2003 09:54 PM

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I start Atkins on tuesday too!!!!!

SomedayBride Posted: Aug 30, 2003 12:45 AM

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Count me in, I have to get healthy for life, not to mention the fact tht I have less than a year till my wedding! Ahh!!! I can't put this off any longer, I have A LOT of weight to lose.

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: Aug 30, 2003 09:24 AM

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Ok, so who here starts Atkins on Tuesday?

Sassyz75 Posted: Aug 30, 2003 11:11 PM

good luck ladies- I'm on the SBD right now. I'm basically not eating any carbs though- save those found in veggies and the like.

As was said- it's so good not eating processed foods- I went to whole foods today and got some great meats (they have the BEST butcher)... I bought chicken cilatro sausage- I can't wait to grill that!!!

I find that the Atkins bars really stalled me so I try to stay away from any of that 'mass marketed' low carb foods (it's like fat free foods back in the day- you eat them thinking you are being healthy & you wind up not being).

Stick to natural, un processed foods and stay away from the sugar and you will all do fine!!!!

NovBride Posted: Sep 01, 2003 10:51 PM

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Hi ladies I am on day 8 of Atkins. It is hard, but good. I lost 6 pounds by day five, but since then nothing. I think the water really has a lot to do with it because I don't drink as much water at home as when I am at work. I basically went cold turkey on caffeine, sugar, aspertame and carbs. It was and still is hard - more than anything I want a diet coke and crystal light iced tea. I kept getting really bad headaches, which according to the website, is part of the detox process. I think I am driving FH crazy, but he has been very helpful. He wont let me quit. The website is also very helpful, but I would save your money if you were considering buying the bake mix for use in some of the recipes...it is GROSS. It does get easier and by day 8 you realize that the cravings are more psychological than you may have realized before. Good luck everyone starting tomorrow.

ChristineC68 Posted: Sep 02, 2003 10:54 PM

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Ooops, I didn't get back here until now.

Erica - I am going to take baby steps. I am going to start with actually PREPARING low carb meals and then worry about natural products. A 3# loss is awsome!!

Lauren - good for you, you are off to a great start!

Sassy - thanks for the advice!!

I did start atkins today. I drank extra water, had some cheese for breakfast, 2 hot dogs for lunch and a small steak for dinner with a salad.

Wendy, Kelly & Someday - did you guys start too?

Good luck to everyone

Donna Posted: Sep 03, 2003 04:01 PM

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Good luck to you.! I just wanted to mention that I did WW (not religiously but I've lost about 20 lbs since March) I just feel it's important to make sure you think about what you are eating, I did cut down on carbs but since I love them so much I can't cut them completely.

ChristineC68 Posted: Sep 03, 2003 05:51 PM

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That's terrific Donna!! I am just taking one meal at a time.

yabbobay Posted: Sep 03, 2003 06:09 PM

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congrats Christine!!!!

one day at a time is a great attitude...I had to tell myself that after 2 days of splurging for DH's b-day...

good luck with tomorrow!!!

also...a great snack...sugar free ice pops...so yummy...but only 15 cals...

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: Sep 03, 2003 08:45 PM

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I start Atkins.....so far so good. However I have an edge...I work for Atkins!!!! So I know exactly what I can and cannot do.
Anyone ever needs any advice let me know.

ChristineC68 Posted: Sep 03, 2003 09:10 PM

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Erica - I'll keep my eyes out for them next time I am at the store. Sometimes I would like something sweet.

Kelly - that's so cool!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!

NovBride Posted: Sep 03, 2003 11:17 PM

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Good luck ladies...keep up the good work.

MarciaD Posted: Sep 04, 2003 02:11 AM

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Sugar free jello is also a great snack/dessert option.

Good luck to all

ChristineC68 Posted: Sep 04, 2003 11:36 AM

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I had one of those Atkins Endulge Bars - it was soo good! I am not a big candy bar eater but I didn't have anything handy for breakfast so I grabbed one and was pleased. It was a wafer crisp one so it was nice to have something really crunchy. I know you are not supposed to have them at the beginning but I am not sweating it - it wasn't a roll. I have left over rib eye from the other day for lunch - yum

I like the raspberry SF jello made with half selzer and half water - it tastes like those swedish fish. I forgot about that. (I wouldn't normally eat jello).

Keep up the good work