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pkend4593

10-29-2011 08:33 PM

starting over

got to make big changes, starting atkins in am, any advice is appreciated:carrot::carrot:

JerseyGyrl

10-30-2011 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pkend4593 (Post 4089457)

got to make big changes, starting atkins in am, any advice is appreciated:carrot::carrot:

My advice is, read the book before attempting to do the plan. This will give you a clear understanding of how & why Atkins works.
Follow the plan to the letter...no shakes or bars (yeah, I know the "new" book says they're ok...but...Dr. Atkins didn't write the "new" book;) ). Drink plenty of water & get minimal exercise.
You CAN do this!!!
All the best to you!:)

zogo	10-30-2011 08:23 AM

Hold your resolve for the first 4 days. It is truly the hardest part. Then I get a huge boost of energy and lose the wicked cravings and hunger. I also like to use ketostix to confirm I'm doing it right and for positive feedback.

SaskNewfie

10-30-2011 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zogo (Post 4089723)

Hold your resolve for the first 4 days.

Yup...this will be the rough spot where you'll feel horrible...at least I did. Remember, that horrible feeling means it's working...lol. Once past this point, it gets easy...

JerseyGyrl

10-30-2011 09:28 AM

Everyone reacts differently. I didn't feel "horrible" and those blasted Ketostix never worked for me! Go figure:?:

Arkansas Kel

10-31-2011 11:39 PM

My best tip: Keep some things on hand with a few plans for quick recipes. It has to be easy to go home and cook after a long, hard day or you are setting yourself up for a drive thru.

I don't intentionally tell people I'm eating low carb. I don't want the criticism chipping at my self confidence.

Don't expect perfect. That powerful resolve when you start a diet will ebb eventually, that's the failure point. That's the time to forgive imperfection and be as good as you can otherwise.

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