Thanks Michalcoula....

Bigdog Atkins '72 is the original "diet"... that was the year the original book was published... It basically starts off at what is essentially "zero" carbs... Just 2 small salads a day to get you into ketosis very quickly and then each week you can add 5 to 8g of carbs a day... It's flexible, you can decide what you add back... You just have to keep it to no more than the 5 to 8g of carbs... It just counts carbs... So it's very simple... It does limit heavy cream to 4 tsp's a day and cheese to 4oz a day as well... And this is the key to all the Atkins plans eat just enough to be satisfied... the fat and the protein should hopefully prevent you from overdoing it...

Oh! Oops... that's not the one I'm doing, then. :/ (Mom has the book and it's been a while since I've read it.) I'm sticking to 20 net carbs per day.

Ok, knowledge overload! Lol. Read Jersey Girls newbie intro from 2008- very informative. Thanks! Great tips!
Been reading the 1997 paperback...
Went to library and checked out. The New ATKINS made Easy, Atkins book re: Diabetes and Atkins Age Defying Diet Revolution more later. Making dinner. NY Strip and steamed broccoli!

Bigdog knowledge is power... Lol... But I hear ya... I definitely can "overload" myself with all of this sometimes...

So I love Atkins... And I'm definitely I true believer in the benefits of low carb... But I'm still sort of struggling with some overeating... I overate again today, and even though I kept the carbs in pretty good check... 32g of net carbs so far... I still ate way too much... Not sure why really... But I think the IP protocol is the way to get this under control right now... I'm coming up on almost a year now of pretty intense "dieting" and I've lost over 50lbs in that time... But I need a break from all this relentless tracking, even the carb counting is getting to me right now...

I hear Ya Tripswitch! I got really tired of MRC so jumping over to Atkins. Excited to learn new things and in honeymoon stage love the active forums and motivational tips. The app is cool and easy to navigate. I like all the food choices. 50 lbs lost - that's fantastic! I lost 35 lbs a few years ago on MRC and the low carb is def the way to go!
Have you tried new foods or recipes? I always have to try new things so I don't get bored.
My DH just today has eaten fritoes, pizza, homemade pecan pie and that's after eating Steak, broccoli and field peas! I had steak and broccoli w real butter .
Anyway it's annoying but he doesn't need to lose so....I did tell him if the pie wasn't gone by Mon am- it was going in the trash.
Really glad he works most nights. Haha

I folks - I'm down to 143. I hope it sticks and it is motivating to keeping it going.

You guys are doing well and I enjoy reading your posts. Very inspiring.

That's great Crimzon... I was checking my FitBit earlier... I have the scale too, that syncs with it and it looks like I stayed the same this past week, but I'm feeling a bit bloated today, so hopefully I'll have a bit of a "whoosh" soon and the scale will start moving again...

I did my best to stay on track this past week and I know that my body is really going to "fight" me for these last 15lbs... But I'm determined...

Ugh. I blew it today. Impromptu family dinner at Ihop. It was crazy busy and didn't have time to figure out a good choice. My meals today consist of peanuts, chicken strips and fries. Back to the drawing board tomorrow! I'm going to look at menus online of some restaurants we frequent so I can make some better choices later on down the road. It sucks, too because I was down again this morning.

Had a great day today! Walked 9,531 steps doing yard work and house work
Ended today with 1,218 calories
23 net carbs

B: 2 eggs, 4 sliced bacon
am snack: atkins mocha latte shake
L: salad w/boiled egg
pm snack: 1 pk of atkins chocolate covered almonds
D: pork loin, brussel sprouts w/pat of butter,

I've been in situations like that. If I order a hamburger, I eat the burger, lettuce, pickle, mustard and leave the bread. Fried chicken, I take the breading off and eat the chicken...... We went to BK today and I got the chicken Apple salad. Took the cranberries and croutons off. Grilled not crispy chicken.
If my dogs are with me - I toss the carbs to them . They are young, lean and more active!

Is there a way to cancel carbs after you ate them?

I'm starting officially tomorrow but am tracking already.

B: 2 scrambled eggs
2 slices bacon

No lunch since we slept in and had late bfast. Did have diet Dr Pepper.
8200 steps - went to an Air Show and walked and stood for 4 hours (forgot the chairs!)

D: Burger King Chicken Apple Salad

Was 22 carbs total, then caved and had a half slice of DH's homemade pecan pie so daily total
52 net carbs. 1033 calories

Hopefully my DH will finish the pie tonight - I have to be strong!!
Desserts are definitely my weakness. I can do this!!
Good luck everyone and thanks for sharing!

Actually, there are carb blockers!! Idk how effective they are and I know they shouldn't be used often, but I wonder about taking them after days like I had today, if it would help soften the impact.

That's what I should have done! :0/

You had an awesome day! Do you have a fitbit?

I use to have one but sold it on ebay, I use my iphone/MFP to track my steps now