HI everyone! I have been gone long enough it seems and I really need to get back to low carbing again. Some ME TIME! I was low carbing for about three years and I have been a long time participent of this site. Some may remember me, some not. I have done my share of yo yoing. I once lost 46 pounds in around 4 months on Atkins. I gained it all back with careless eating and believing that I could take it off that easy again. I have started and stopped so many times I am nearly ashamed. BUT, Thomas Edison attempted to make the lightbulb 999 times and the 1000th time....ding! It worked. I am hoping that I can be a little shy of his trying...but about 900 that is. LOL

I guess that I wanted to say hello again...and maybe get some encouraging words from everyone. It is kinda like knowing what needs to be done and doing...are landmarks away from one another. But, my time is now. I really need to shed this weight once and for all. I know that "bad" carbs are my enemy and always will be. I know that because I remember being without the crap foods and sticking to Atkin's (my low carb choice of program) and I remember feeling like I was on TOP of the world. AFTER the first 72 hours of Induction that is. The first three days are grueling....I know that they are. Similar to detox. But, after those days...I am THERE! I feel better, no longer bloated, my belly some how looks and feels less of a lump than usual, my hair is nicer, my clothes fit better and my skin is even fresher looking! I guess that I know how it once felt to be "on program 100%" and it was the best that I have ever felt. Back in those days (about three years ago) low carb was a NO NO and seriously frowned on. People would see me that hadn't seen me and say..." Wow, how did you lose SO much weight...and so quick! what program are you on?" I would proudly as a peacock say, "ATKINS!" (along with putting my verbal boxing gloves on) and my reaction would be, "Ohh......(frown...groan...dispair look) well how do you feel?" I would say one comment to that question asked time and time again....." How do I LOOK?" they would say, "GREAT!!" and I would then say, " Well is hard to look great and not FEEL that way!" They would be shocked. The reason for me telling you this is I guess that since then the low carb "revolution" has become "the thing to do!" And I am glad that first of all, I was right and secondly, I can put my verbal boxing gloves down and still be a proud peacock.

So vets,,.,,tell me what did I miss. Has anything come to head since the last time that I was here? (a little over a year!) Anything new in the revolution? Anything that I should be aware of? Anything that I should reconsider? Any suggestions and insight would be grand!
FYI: I plan Induction to be meat, cheese, eggs and grn veggies again. And I believe that water should really be my only choice of beverage. I need to flush as much as I can. Getting back to good.

Thanks for listening!
I am going to grab my "bible" blue book Atkins New Rev and reread it for the 18th time! Grab my Atkins' (God rest his soul...=( video tapes and get back into the swing of things again. The time is now.

PS: I have about or around 60 pounds to lose before I am back to looking like me again. I have seen tons of great ads and restaurant menus out there...any suggestions on where I should go to eat, what is good and not so good. Any hidden carbs anywhere that you have discovered that could throw me off ship?

Thanks Again!
PQ (~Protein Queen~) Boy, it is good to be Queen again!!!!!=o}

PQ

Just wanted to say...Welcome back!!! How do you like the new look of LCE?

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225/198/130ish

Welcome back PQ!! I hope this time it sticks.

I've been doing this consistently for a little over a year now and I must say, it's the easiest thing I've ever done. While I only have 6 lbs to lose to reach my goal weight, I have indulged myself in some of the LC foods that have hit the market lately. They haven't derailed me in the least. I would not recommend someone using them just yet, since they might slow you down or keep you from totally kicking your carb addiction. I would say you should stick with the basics for now until your ketosis in well under way and you have begun to shed pounds in earnest. I think Ruby Tuesday's is a good eating out alternative for a sit-down type restaurant, but avoid their mashed caulitatoes, there must be something in there to raise the carb count, you don't get much. I don't think any of the "fast-food" restaurants are a good choice, who have added LC items to their menues, until you are well past induction.

Just my .02

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Thanks for the encouragement. I am going to start tomorrow and try my very best to make it through the first day of Induction. I am prepared for the worse. DETOX that is. In July I want to get a tatoo and I can't have tons of belly rolls and love handles. I want to get it on my lower back area. I have wanted this for quite some time, last July I got my naval pierced and this year I told myself that I would do something else.
So that is a very good incentive for me.

Come On! I want to here from some people. I need to catch up and get some ideas and maybe hear some encouraging stories!

WATER WATER WATER!!! I tell myself that everyday PQ. Plus I think "choices" every time I go to pick something up to eat. Without thinking I go to taste something I made for my kids get it half way to my mouth and my mind suddenly realizes what I'm doing and I march myself to the trash and throw away what was in my hand. Making the right choice has held me in check......I'm cheering for you, you CAN do it again.

Hi PQ! I sure do remember you! Welcome back! I aLso strayed and am now in the process of losing again.
I think the worst invention they've made is the low carb chocolates(or baked goods). Beware to much of that crap as it's my down fall!
Another great thing are the journals. It really helps me to know someone else can read and give input on my menus.

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Thanks Sandy and Michelle!

Sandy: I love my water! I actually have Deer Park water machine in my kitchen. That is all that I basically drink no matter if I am piggin out on Little Debbies (lol) or if I am eating my steak and brocolli. In other words whatever program. And if you are making such great choices like you said...that is awesome! Taking something that is half into your mouth and throwing it out is some SERIOUS disapline. Sounds like you really want it. "It" meaning the new you...the thin you! Thanks for the support!

Michelle,
I remember you too! Thanks for the welcome back! I agree about the low carb chocolates and the bars. Actually, I used to eat them but knew that they were a no no! I would do really good for days and then have one bar and be set back about 3 plus days! Simply not worth it to me! Like I said, I am going to stick with the meat, cheese, eggs and grn veggies and rrrrreeeevvv up the old fat burner that way and keep it running til atleast more than half of the weight is gone. ( I want to lost 60 pounds this time) I can't wait to step on the scale and not have to position my head properly in order to see the numbers that are registered! I want a flat belly back and I want my back fat (rolls) to be gone again. I want to be able to tuck in a shirt and not have to worry about looking and feeling like a stuffed sausage. I want to be able to with stand the summer heat and not being dying.
The time is now! I am ready! I have to do it this time. I have back problems and I need to keep my weight down the best that I can. And Atkins IS the way for me!
Thanks Again!

PQ, your so enthusiastic! Thats fabulous! I can easily eat 3 lc bars so I just can't buy them!!!!!!! I totally agree basics are best. Oh my I totally hear you on the back fat thing! I have 1 good roll back there that prevents me from wearing alot of shirts that look great from the front.
Keep us posted on how your doing!

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PQ, welcome back! your enthusiasm is inspiring! you're right - "the time is now." is not now, when?!
i have been in a rut lately and am feeling inspired by your excitement.
you've gotten some good advice already - stay away from all the treats, for sure. i also incorporated ACV lately. you might want to give that a try, too.
i would also suggest exercise, too!
we can do this ....

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howdy, pq. i'm a board newbie so i don't know you (yet), but welcome back anyway!

regarding the detox period of induction, i was able to skip that this time around by taking about a week to ramp off sugar and carbs. ymmv, but it helped me a lot not to have that sick feeling for 3 or 4 days...that flu-like time was hard for me to get past, even though it was brief.

i had a couple weeks lc'ing last summer and left "the way" as well...i started again in november and man, it's been great! i've never felt so good in my life and you couldn't pay me to go back. i'm sure you'll get there too.

but you know what? i believe that as long as you're here and you're working on it, you are successful. the only way to fail is to give up, and you sure don't sound like you're doing that!



happy induction to you!

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Hi, welcome back. I do remember your name. You are really enthusiastic and this is exactly what I needed today. I am starting back tommorrow and I also bursting with enthusiasm. I recently had a baby but she is now finally weaned and I am back on to low carbing. My co workers are all trying to lose weight so I am glad I have company to do this woe. I did Atkins about 3 years ago and I lost about 30lbs. I have been trying to go back on Atkins but I end up doing induction and then falling off the wagon. But this time is my time. I can't make another year pass me by and I look and feel the same way. Janaury 2005 is going to be my year to shine and to let the person inside come out. Hope to keep posting and to continue to share in this wonderful website.
Lisa

171/171/115
5'

Thanks Michelle! I used to be a leader in a weightloss group and I had to quit the group due to a new job. And everyone says that they miss my encouragement and possative thinking! I am glad that I could get you inspired once again CGilson! That is what we are all here for! The time is now and let me tell you I WANT the back fat gone. It is wanting this more than anyone or anything and then not making an excuses and just doing it. THIN TASTES BETTER!!!!
Thanks for the tip on the exercise. Usually I kick that into gear when I am feeling that ephoria that Goddess was talking about! I have been there girl and CRAVE to be there again!
Today was my first day and it was a little tough. I told a few co-workers that I was on the low carb thing. One was dissappointed. I am her "lunch pale". I work in the house of eating I swear! There were Tim Horton's donuts this morning in the kitchen! I am like......TEST #1 (in my head......you can do it!) then after telling a my lucnh pale that I am on low carb she dishes me out a dish of like a macorroni salad ( not sure I would've eatten it if I wasn't on Atkins! LOL) and I was at her desk....I said this isn't for me is it? She is like Yes! I am like, " I can't this...but it looks great! (she made it..lol) she is like....oh! And she gave it to someone else. Not a big challenge....later she said, Hey I have a block of cheese in the fridge if you would like some. It was cheddar and I won't eat it straight...so I didn't have any of that.
I don't feel the "FLU LIKE SYSTOMS" like you described Goddess....just I feel like so so ! I know that I am in detox and I have a half a**-ed headache but, nothing that isn't something I can't handle. Someone once said to me....anyone can do anything for three days....I am sure they were referring to dieting of course...lol And that thought sticks in my mind. That after the detox...I will be ok. You know what other day is a killer ( I am not sure if it is psychological or real but) the 10th day! It is like I would eat cake from the ground without utensils! I am not sure what it is.

I am SOOOOOOOO ready for the new me to come back. They say that losing weight doesn't bring happiness....I find that statement to be false in my case. I am nicer, I look better, I feel better...my whole outlook on life is clearer. Being a hotty is better than a fatty any day! For me atleast!

Write when you can ladies!

" am SOOOOOOOO ready for the new me to come back. They say that losing weight doesn't bring happiness....I find that statement to be false in my case. I am nicer, I look better, I feel better...my whole outlook on life is clearer. Being a hotty is better than a fatty any day! For me atleast!"

My attitude also! Good job on resisting the temptation!

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Day two went quite well today! Despite the fact that today at work was "cake day for all of the May birthdays" I was asked to bring cake back for everyone in the office (we are in a difference office building) and I did it. It looked and smelled good however, it wasn't enough for me. I have got to lose this weight this time and celebrations are not going to stop me from taking the weight off. Cake or no cake. Cake is how I got in this predictiment in the first place.

Day two complete........

Welcome back PQ, and glad to meet you...

Your enthusiasm is admirable.

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