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Hellooooo I've recently lost 30kg doing Optifast.. it was an 'all or nothing' situation after gaining 20kg in 6 months.. without even thinking about it... (how friggin' easy do those pounds/kg jump back on sneaky little f***ers!).. anyhow... I'm sick of the stuff now and I"m back onto stuffing...

Helloo!.. GOsh, what a hellish week I've had with school, jobs, personal life and illness.. Had a few ups and downs.. a few slip ups.. had my time of the month.. but thankfully weighed in on Sunday and 'stayed the same'.. PHEW… Super busy right now, but i'll be popping in again to update...

*I have Katie's thread bookmarked!! ha.. it's the first thing I see when I open this minimins site! :) i have read most of it but must go back and read it again. I remember Katie from 2011.. she started a month or so before me.. which is why I kick myself that I didn't have the willpower to...

Hey Susie! Sorry I took so long to reply! All good. just a hectic holiday weekend with family gatherings.. BBQs, dinners, lunches!.. and this girl STAYED ON TRACK :). heck yeah. I was even making the garlic bread, filling hot dog buns and burger buns with ketchup and pickles. cooking up corn on...

**Welcome Jod! keep posting and checking in daily.. it really does help to keep you motivated!! .. Post the good and the bad.. We've all been there.. *and a few of us MANY times over ;).. best of luck and i look forward to getting to share this journey (and recipes) wit you :) Louise

You are doing fabulously!.. It's the 'keeping it up' part that is the hardest.. especially when we gain or stay the same!.. I was SO disheartened at the end of week 2.. I stayed the same.. and during week three I gained!!. but thankfully at the end of week 3 I lost the gained pounds plus two...

Thank you Sam :) I've just made Coconut/Nut/Choc chip cookies (coconut flour, hazelnut meal, almond meal, SF chocolate, butter, egg and coconut oil)! lol.. for the family/parents when our guests are here tomorrow.. Parents have just tried them and love them. They're only bite size, but I'm...

How's it going? did you enjoy the celeriac chips ?/ and did you have a happy weigh in ? Good luck on week 3 :)

Weigh in day.. surprised :).. 211 (so I lost the two pounds I'd gained and two more, technically 4 pounds :) but i"m putting a 2 pounds loss on my chart :) I'll be happy with 2-3 pounds a week. With all of this effort there has to be some weight coming off!!.. no sugar, carbs, and drastically...

Ah, thank you Susie. Tried to have a lie in! ha.. woke up 15 minutes after my alarm would normally go off.. Typical eh ;) but it was nice to lie there and doze for a while :)… As for the diet, I'm trying to just keep going, despite the weight gain and the staying the same.. until I reach the...

Week 3: Day Five Crazy hectic day with hormonal teens with incredible attitude! sheesh! Anyway, I was far too busy to think about being hungry or even being able to stop for food but managed to squeeze a 'brunch' in-between lessons! Breakfast: One slice of ham as we rushed out of the door...

Thank you! lol.. I tell you though.. that persuasive voice in my head has some bloody good arguments when I'm sitting in the pub!.. I just keep fighting her off ;) Day5 of Week 3 Here we go!

Excellent advice Susie. Thank you for the very kind words of support. I really appreciate this. People don't usually seem to want to comment on the 'struggling' 'gaining' posts ;) … so it's great that you have. I didn't really think of it like that.. just to keep going.. as it's a life style...

Hello guys. Trying not to weigh in.. so I"ve decided to put the scale in the top of my wardrobe! ha.. Doing ok. I"m still very motivated to keep going I just get fed up that my parents have both lost over a stone and a half and I'm struggling. I think it's because this is the first time...

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Week 3 Day 2: Had a wonderful impromptu family reunion today. I made a big Atkins friendly feast *dad bought bread for the guests and hot dog buns for the bbq. I made a huge salad with spring onions, grilled haloumi, mixed salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, sliced boiled egg, cucumber, and slivered...

Sounds like you're very well motivated! that's wonderful :) Keep it up and you'll get your loss this week :) not sure why I"m stalling after only one week. I started Week 3 yesterday, I've been really strict with myself so I'm hopeful for a weight loss this week.. Just keeping it going! Too...

fabulous news!! well done!! It certainly keeps you motivated to see a loss like that ;) Keep doing what you're doing! I didn't lose ANYTHING last week (week 2).. so that put me in a real downer.. still. I'm sticking to it and finding out what will work for me.. had to cut out ALL Sugar free...

welcome back! there's a few of us starting again :).. just keep logging in every day.. it's helping me.. and I'm only 3 weeks in.. with daily frustrations.. I know i can do it this time with the wonderful people keeping me on track and inspired :)

ok: Week 3: Day 1. Awake again at 2.30am.. didn't fall asleep again, so got up at 5 and tidied then got organised for a relief day at school. They really drove me hard today. I was covering all seven periods plus a lunchtime duty, so didn't get more than 10 minutes to eat lunch and drink...

haha your hubby sounds fab! lol.. always good to make light of things :) I'll look into that ap! could be just what i need right now :)

Wow. that sounds like a fab course to do. I could do with a few mindfulness classes! ;).. I think it's stuff we already know, we just need reminding and practice!.. I remember a good mantra from years ago when shopping/at restaurants: "Do I need it? No, I don't, Shall I buy it? No, I won't!"

Thanks Katie. I think because it was so easy the first time I did it, that I'm a bit deflated at how hard it is this time. First time around I consumed cream, cheese, and splenda to my hearts content and lost 18 pounds in the first 2 weeks. This time around it seems everything is stalling me...

Ah.. sorry about your awful weather conditions in the UK right now. I'm originally from the South West of England and see my 'home' being pounded by winds and storms. It's terribly sad to see. Stay safe and i hope the spring is on the way very soon!

Thanks Susie, I"m cutting out everything SF this week. just to see if that is going to help. Really strict on water intake too.. Hope it's all going well for you too and that your flat is safe and sound now :) have a great week Louise

Ha.. electric fencing would be a good option too !!.. Well, I weighed in today.. and sadly lost absolutely nothing. Still at 213. Keeping going though, but man, was I tempted by the open box of chocolates being handed around after dinner last night (for the guests). I was strangely so tired...

*Love those boob swinging icons! cracked up when I saw them waving their boobies at me!! hahah

Good idea Susie :).. 5 pounds is more sensible for sure.. rather than setting myself up for disappointment :) As for coffee shops that do the unsweetened soya! what a fab idea!. I wonder if any of them do almond milk (I have an under active thyroid so can't take soy). I've often thought I...

Thanks for the tips Susie. Maybe I'll make something with the flax meal tonight. I"m not a fan of it, but will eat some if it helps clean out my system! I'm going to book an appointment with my doctor about my skin. I have been getting odd cysts for a while now.. but particularly bad right...

So, yesterday was a relief cover day in school. (covering Food Tech, great fun! and not tempted by the delicious baked goods the year 7s and year 12s created and kept offering me :) yay Go Me! Anyway, very 'blocked up'.. not sure how to handle it. Increasing the water intake a bit more today...

Hey there. Yeah, I'm avoiding sweet stuff as much as possible. Not sure why but I had a sneaky weigh in this morning.. and haven't budged a pound this week.. week !!.. I'm still quite blocked up but I"m depressed!.. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.. or if that's normal sometimes.. just have to...

Well done on day 4 :-) Isn't it great when the appetite starts to slow down and the cravings start to disappear!? :) Can't wait to read your first weigh in!

Hi Gel, yeah I'll agree with you. It is harder when you start again.. but keep focused, keep checking in here for motivation and you'll do it.. I'm half way through week 2 of induction.. so a long way to go .. but I"m checking in a few times a day for tips, and support. and to keep reminding...

hahah.. that's brilliant!! LOL.. thanks for that. I do try to get spinach in each day… not going to the park or to the water park! Doubling up my water intake.. Actually guzzled a 500ml bottle of plain water.. which is a phenomena as I can' stand plain water!.. Must have been thirsty. Great day...

Hi Ladies :) That dinner looks DIVINE!.. yum. I remember Katie stating how delicious the food is on atkins.. no low fat artificial crap! ;).. full fat= full flavour! I would just say to watch the onions for a bit. They stalled me the last time I did this, so I"m quite frugal with them now...

Good idea!! I have to increase mine too..just to help with the weight loss and bathroom issues!!.. :) Keep it up! You're doing wonderfully!

**Re- read that. It's very early hours of the morning.. I'm wide awake and rambling.. sorry!.. but heck, it's my diary.. I can ramble and digress :) lol… *My new motto '2014 is an insomniacs party!"

Angela, I find the sugar free things just stall me now.. they didn't when I first tried Atkins.. but maybe with my aging body it's rejecting those kinds of foods.. we'll see. As I've said in a previous post, I"m only on week 2 (of the umpteenth time of trying) but feel very motivated to keep...

Angela! that's fabulous news. Well done!!.. That should be really inspiring and a great incentive to keep going! That's half a stone! Fabulous!. Keep up the good work and thank you for the snack tip! :) I'm a grazer too but during week 2 I've lost my appetite! *which is really alien!!.. I DID...

Thanks Susie. It was definitely a 98% frankenfoods free day (Equal in my coffee!!).. but I feel good for it!.. Will try to do the same tomorrow.. but it's harder with school as I find the shakes so easy to have at hand.. I guess as it's early days I"ll figure out what works the best way for me...

Day 12 of induction :) Still going strong! hurrah.. Very successful day today.. although not eating enough I think … still no appetite.. which I'm actually enjoying! Not tempted, no cravings for anything sweet today. No shakes, no low carb chocolate bars etc. Had a lovely day out with my Mum...

Sounds delicious and right up my street when I'm looking for something soothing in the evening :) Not sure we can get it here but I'll find out! :) Thanks for the suggestion!

HOt hazelnut milk? wow. sounds lovely. I"ll have to try that. IF I can get my hands on the DV syrup!! :-)

OH! and the cream thing.. I think it depends on the individual. I know when I first did this a few years ago I had heaps of cream daily. .and lost 18 pounds in two weeks of induction.. but now, with the fifth of sixth attempt at it.. (and aging!! boo too) I figure it's going to be a lot slower...

Hi Ladies :) Sounds like you're both doing well :) hurrah! we're doing good.. taking it day by day. I must say, I did congratulate myself on passing the doughnuts.. it was hard.. but as the people I was with didn't have anything it was easier..and I love 'fair' foods! I also sat with the same...

Bizarre! Well into week 2 :) and i have no appetite! Not just that, but I"m not craving anything in particular either.. especially sweet things. Got to be a good thing. Breakfast: 1 boiled egg Snack: coffee with splash of cream and Equal Lunch: left over cauliflower cheese (half a cup)...

Hi Vic and Angela :) How's it going? I hope you both had a great weekend. Well done for not giving into those sweet treats. Man it's so hard to say no. but as you say, once you've said 'no' out loud you find a bit more strength to stick to it! I was out at a beautiful market today, there were...

Fab day :) cuddled a baby kangaroo today.. what an incredible experience! So soft and so vulnerable. Too cute. Anyway, I wasn't particularly hungry today so that was a first !! Breakfast: scrambled eggs Brunch: Coffee, chicken caesar salad (small) Dinner: roast pork, kale and cauliflower...

Those cravings are a bugger Daisy! lol.. I woke up wanting something sweet, but made my bacon and eggs (which will become a weekend ritual I think :) enjoyed that and congratulated myself for not giving in to temptation. I DID however have a hot chocolate (cocoa, water, cream and Equal)… which...

I'm there with you Katie.. Just wondering what I could get away with feeding the low carb parents who are complaining about breakfasts…….. they've moved onto OWL very early so I've told them the weight loss will slow down a lot.. they're on greek yoghurt with berries.. I think they'll be better...

Ooh ok. I"ll have a look tomorrow.. just heading to bed now. No side effects yet, it's only 20g so it's not a lot and I restrict myself to one a day IF I need the chocolate fix. Definitely in ketosis.. stix went dark pink Hurrah! LOVING the food!.. Not sure about buying low carb products...

Brand new day :) Had a fab day teaching Phys Ed at school today. Had a heap of my students from last year tell me they miss me teaching full time and could I please come back. QUite surprising to see a bunch of year 12 students running across the school grounds yelling my name! lol.. Lovely to...

Hello, I can understand your dilemma. I think we all get to the point where it has to come off once and for all. The good intentions are there but something happens to make us slip up.. etc.. This is my nth time of starting Atkins. I'm just over a week in and all is good so far. I would love to...

Forget the chocolate!… I'll take two dozen of these please :) mmmmmmm bacon!

Thanks Susie, Technically I"m on day 4 now of strict induction but it's been a week of low carbing (haha.. that just auto corrected to crabbing! lol)… I feel I need the veggies. Tonight's chicken dish changed a bit.. I did it in a pan, with a 1/4 chopped onion, garlic, chicken breast, bacon...

How do you have your bacon and eggs most days Katie?.. or do you change it up scrambled, fried poached? I've been enjoying fried eggs and bacon.. but I've also started eating soft boiled eggs with crispy bacon strips to dip in the yolk! ha.. yum..

Weighed in this morning - one week since starting.. I'll change my weigh in to Sundays from now on though. Lost SIX POUNDS :) hurrah. Not bad considering I've been doing it wrong some days! Thankfully for MFP I"m back on track and hope to see a good loss next week too. It certainly helps being...

Thanks Katie! I'll be vigilant. I'll have to cross reference a few things I think. i.e. the Gem pumpkin/squash. I"m sure it's more carby than the site states.. Going well today looking forward to the weigh in.. (so many bathroom breaks!) :)

ha! thank you. I do generally read the labels of everything now, I have just been miscalculating serving sizes and believing that 'eating cheese is ok, cream is ok and watery veggies i.e. courgettes are ok in abundance.. WRONG!.. Glad I figured it all out now with My Fitness Pal!.. *I should...

It's certainly working for me Susie! I read it from someone on this site (Awful that I can't remember who it was, so my apologies) and have used it this week :-) So far so good, that Cow actually has a purpose in my life.. ;) I am not a person who dislikes anyone..ever.. but she really gets my...

Thanks Susie! You're always around when I need you!! :) I've just found 'myfitnesspal'… hurrah! what a great site! I found the bar on there and it is 2 carbs :).. BUT I've also logged in all of that food to find I went over my 20g of carbs by 11 !!!!.. 31grams.. bugger! LOL.. at least now I can...

Hello James! Welcome back. I"ve just joined AGAIN too.. and carried on from my old diary. We are human at the end of the day, we slip up.. but the wonderful thing is that we keep trying and trying.. until one day it WILL work! I'm so glad to have this forum. I'm only a few days into induction...

Thank you Susie :-) I'm doing my best to tackle it day by day and meal by meal! lol. I"m planning and trying to stick with my meal plans etc. I am trying to keep in my mind that this really is a new way of life and that it will be a better, healthier and more enjoyable way of life.. no more...

Thank you Katie :) I'm learning to check in a few times a day to keep me motivated, it really does help to read these diaries, of the ups and downs people have and how they (YOU!!) keep going and going.. without giving up :) I went shopping with Mum today and we filled our trolley with lots of...

Thank you Katie :) I'm learning to check in a few times a day to keep me motivated, it really does help to read these diaries, of the ups and downs people have and how they (YOU!!) keep going and going.. without giving up :) I went shopping with Mum today and we filled our trolley with lots of...

Hi Susie, I've found your journal, I"m going to have a good read through it. I'm sorry to hear about your family loss. I hope you're ok. It sounds like you have a plan for your weight loss/health plan. I'm starting again too.. and feel motivated to keep my journal going and finally become...

Hi Susie, it seems that focus is the key ingredient to this diet. lol. .. Having read Katie's journal and a few others, I really feel I have to log in here every day to keep optimistic and feel supported. . I"ve logged it now as my homepage. How's it all going for you? Louise

I"ve just spent the evening trawling through the site. KATIE! wowweeeeee.. You're a complete inspiration. To think I was chatting to you at the beginning of your weight loss journey.. you've done so well. I"ve read almost all of your entire diary. .. so I"m well and truly inspired to keep it up...

Thank you and thank you for replying! How's it all going with you? My father has now lost 17 pounds since starting two months ago and I've been up and down.. weighed in at 217 this morning.. gggrrrr… The difference is that he's busy all day and not grazing. I think I need some new hobbies! It...

movie 43.. Oh my word.. I swear a heap of movie stars got together and said "let's see how many sales we can get just by having our faces in this ********'.. DIRE!!

Ok! I"m back.. ha.. not really had any weight loss successes but i guess not gaining it all back is counted as a success right?.. I've gained some.. but having started two family members on Atkins at the beginning of Jan (they've both lost 14 pounds each).. I'm obviously still stuck in that...

So, here I am again. It's been a couple of years since i was on this site but my struggles remain the same. I look at the success stories and think.. Sheesh, had I stuck to it I'd be a success story! .. I seem to stay within the same 20 pound bracket and can go up and down by 4 pounds in one...

OK. cheers guys... I"m still going to cut out cream and cheese too.. I think they stall me. I'm not sure how I"ll get on without my diet drinks (crystal light and diet green tea)... plain water makes me gag.. even with a splash of lemon or lime....eurgh.... Giving it a shot .. Clean and green...

Just posted on the main blog....gggrrrr.. getting REALLY frustrated not losing.. so I'm doing something REALLY WRONG!!... up and down with the same 4 pounds since I lost my 12 pounds on induction for 2 weeks.. I'm going back to induction... and cutting out cream. cheese etc... just need to know...

I've been at the same weight now for three weeks since losing 12 pounds in my induction..(fluctuating 2-4 pounds due to the TotMonth)... I know I'm doing something wrong with my food as I'm exercising like a nutcase (even with my bad knees!)... so i want to cut out cream, cheeses etc and...

Total duvet day for me.. hot baths and dozing... feel like crap.. I don't think my fees cover 'home' visits with my PT!.. ha... although one of his deep tissue massages would be welcome right now... he goes right into my shoulders and up my neck to my head... bliss!!... Going back to bed...

It has been a great week off.. Really kicked my arse last night and got into trouble with my trainer today for doing too much... because now I"m sick.. sore throat.. fever.. gggrr.. BED BOUND.. and I want sugar!.. or something comforting. No one here to bring me anything :(((

Back from the beach.. freckles have popped out!.. Showered. and heading back to the gym!!.. going to kick my own arse now.. see how much I can do without my trainer there for 'inspiration/ogling' ;)

Gym: One hour bike, One hour with Personal Trainer strength training. Water: 2 litres so far Breakfast; Handful of pork scratchings!... needed the salt... and an Atkins shake Lunch: Reuben Sandwich made with turkey, corned beef, SF Sauerkraut, horseradish and mayo wrapped in lettuce leaves...

Oh god.... Mmmmm to the choc WITH the NFL player...... *must get mind out of the gutter!.... Neen,, I only have the hot chocolate when I REALLY need it!.... and then I make the hot chocolate with water, cinnamon and splenda... and add cream to taste.... it's usually a good glug though! ;)

haha.. absolutely!!... it's also great that he's so supportive of my health..and has told me many times that we're in this together. Considering he's a 6ft 6 ex NFL star and used to working with elite athletes.. I'm pretty honoured that he chose to take me on.. a good challenge for him! I...

Susie.. not quite sure if I'm craving the gym or the trainer! ;) either way I'm in there!! Neen, there are a lot of low carb things here but some are so unhealthy filled with sugar alcohols... I'm trying to stick to the recipes in the book though. What kind of ingredients are you referring to...

Thank you Neen!.. that's so sweet of you to drop by and think of me. I've just got back to the US from Spain, so I'll be here for about 6 weeks before heading back for surgery. Did a good shop this morning.. so glad to get back to products I'm familiar with. Also did 2 hours in the gym...

LOVE pool work!.. I'm going to miss. I DO miss it already!

Hi Jim, Once I get my immobiliser removed I'll start swimming physio again.. walking in the pool is remarkable for building up my legs... the problem is that I need to wear the thing for maybe 8 weeks.. depending on recovery. I'd love to know more about the lying down and chair exercises...

Hi Kieran I"ve enjoyed reading your diary. You have a really positive attitude towards your diet and your current life changes. Quite inspirational!. Fantastic news regarding your weight loss and getting into those jeans. It's a tremendous feeling isn't it!? Glad to hear your making a...

haha.. that won't actually be too difficult!! ;)

You are so right about sleep helping with weight loss Sapphire.. it's proven. My trainer goes nuts if I don't get a minimum of 8 hours. He's more disappointed in that than if I don't lose weight!.. odd fella... but you're right you need to give your body time to rest up.. Good luck with your...

Brilliant tip! Thank you Quak!. I"ll give that a shot. I"m not giving up exercising because of this. I'm going to have to be super careful not to gain weight from sitting around all day. My right leg will waste away a bit over the 2-3 months but if I get it as strong as I can before surgery and...

It sounds like you had a fabulous spa day!.. what a treat.. Isn't it funny that the carbs we really want don't really taste as great as our memories recall!?!... It's great that you planned what you were going to have and stuck to it rather than seeing it as a green light to go nuts.. Well done...

me too! I lost 12 pounds in the first 12 days and nothing since!.. oh.. actually I'm in week 3 DAY 18... and I"m still doing induction.. oh well.. stick to what you know!..Good to know my 12 pounds off is still good.. really hoping for a loss this week

I think finding a man to rub in that jelly and cream would help loads!!..

Thanks guys...really good to know.. and all this support because of Atkins!!.. and here I will be moaning about knee surgery.. who needs a knee surgery support group!?!.. LOL... Lisa.. I really will be on here moaning and groaning... I'll have so much time on my hands to do it!!.. be warned...

Wow!.. thank you so much for that comment Susie.. I'm actually choked!.. thank you!.. You'll live to regret it if I come to have three months of immobility and boredom on my hands!!.. lol Maybe I'll come up with an exercise regime for the immobile!.. there have to be more of me out there with...

Thanks guys.. yeah I need to wait.. I"m in Miami until the end of July.. so when I return to Spain then, I'll get it done. I want to be at hospital where I know the staff and surgeons. MY lapband surgeon heard I was admitted and came to see me. SO NICE!... He was so happy with my weight loss...

LOL SUSIE!!!!.. really needed that laugh. I was admitted to hospital on Saturday morning. The pain was unbearable. I'm just out now.. with a bunch of pain relief.. I had a cat scan and have found that my little cartilage in my knee has actually disintergrated totally.. so I've been told I must...

little and often as they say... hard when the appetite isn't there though!...

Hi Neen.. enjoying your diary.. You seem to be coming along really well. sounds like you're getting your head around things... Don't forget if you need a Band/Atkins chat.. I'm here!!!.... Still cutting my steak into teeny tiny pieces so I don't get stuck!!!!.. Have a great carb free weekend!!

Just back from the hospital.. had to have a synthetic synovial fluid injected into both knees so I can exercise better.. and get a better range of motion.. OH MY GOD THE AGONY.. I've had it done in the past.. but my knees have deteriorated so badly that the inflammation got in the way of the...

I've been to NZ quite a few times actually. My parents live there.. (in fact they get their citizenship next week!!! hurrah! after 7 years it's about time really!)... They live up in the Bay of Plenty. I've been to Rotorua, Taupo, Matamata. Mount Manganui is one of my absolute favourite...

HAHAHA.. Jim that's so funny!!.. LOL... yes Lady.. that is what I do... Wherever the family are going I travel with them. Makes dieting and sticking to exercise regimes hard.. but I do get to go to nice locations. :)

It's a really great nickname! love it.

I've stayed the same weight since Monday. So odd how your body just stops what it was doing! LOL.. I'm being gentle with it though.. although I am upping my exercise. I have so much time on my hands after work so I fill it with a few more walks.. swims... resistance training.. Breakfast today...

Morning Jim! How's it going? Anything fun planned for the weekend?

Thanks Katie.. It was just so cool seeing a new pound GONE each morning!!!... then it stopped.. I guess it will start again.. as long as I don't put BACK anymore.. (i'm doing everything right so hopefully I won't!)..

Ok Jim, thanks for the message. I guess I have to keep pounding on until I start losing again!

For me.. right now.. it's the feeling when I wake up in the morning and know I've completed a full day sticking to the rules. It feels TREMENDOUS and I can cross off another day towards looking and feeling so much better. I felt so awful those mornings when I'd wake up and realise I'd buggered...

That's IT Katie!!.. Exactly that. I can go all day.. not eating much but when it's meal times I eat because I know i have too!.. SO ODD!!.. and you're right.. THANK GOD FOR ATKINS!... Is it already lunchtime?. I"m sure I've just had breakfast! ;)

It was nice for 12 days! hehe

That's probably what it is DietKitty.. I was enjoying the correlation between days and pounds.. I guess I was spoiled those first 12 days.. and couldn't put my finger on why it all of a sudden stopped.. .. My expectations are still high. It keeps me on task and not to get complacent. But...

**dinner last night wasn't curry.. but courgette soup and some slices of Serrano ham and chorizo.. (maybe the chorizo has carbs!! didn't check.. mmm??).. Hot choc was good lady felsham!.. I added a cinnamon stick to it as well.. perfect before bed!

Ok. .. I'm on Day 14 and SHOULD be 14 pounds down as I was losing a pound a day.. but since day 12 I've not lost anything and can't figure out what it is I've done wrong... or have I plateaued this quickly? In fact I've gained 1 pound back.. ggr... **WARNING too much info coming up!** I haven't...

Have you tried making pesto with a different herb Jim? Maybe it's the basil you don't like? You could try it with coriander leaves? not quite so potent but yummy all the same.

Morning all!... Neen, I had terrible times my first few months after banding. I had an infection, my port flipped and I had it replaced with local anasthetic (horrific!).. and I couldn't get to my sweet spot either .. I had it done in Spain and only get a check up when I'm working here in the...

HAHA.. good idea Fuffs!!... I'm looking at your stats Fuffs.. You've lost more than 2 stone since April!?!>. that's phenomenal..:)) Do you have a diary on here. I'd love to read it!.. I like to see what everyone's eating.

Morning Jim, hi guys!... 11 pounds off.. somehow a pound snuck back on again!?!?!..I was enjoying my pounds and days working in conjunction with each other! Probably water retention?.. gggrrr.. still going strong though!.. So totally motivated to get this weight off.. I'm going to stick to...

Hi Neen, so we had them done around the same time. Mine was done in June 2008. I've heard recently that the best weight loss with it happens in the first year.. I'm still planning on keeping mine as it helps me to stop eating so quickly and makes me CHEW!.. but Atkins is the best thing working...

You go girl!!.. I'm in that zone too.. I've been on and off Atkins.. and a multitude of other diets this year.. and wish I'd just stuck with Atkins.. it WORKS so well for me... 12 days into induction and I'm 12 pounds down.. and 4 inches from my waist!!... It took me a while to get my mindset...

Since about day 10 I'm generally not particularly hungry all day long and make myself eat.. It's not really a bad thing. My stomach rumbles.. I don't feel nauseous or anything.. I'm just not craving anything.. or hungry.. Maybe this is what 'normal' people feel like.. you know the type... the...

Day 12 and 12 pounds lost!!.. wahooo!!!.. Breakfast: Coffee with cream and vanilla Atkins shake snack: 1 litre of zero calorie flavoured water Lunch: Left over beef stew.. (it has peas and carrots in it but I"m attempting to eat around them!) with cheese on top Snack: 4 whole shelled walnuts...

Hi Ransch.. and well done on starting Atkins, joining this group and keeping a diary!.. GO YOU!.. You're already on your way there. I know exactly how you feel with regards to feeling pessimistic.. you just need to take a look at my diary and you'll see what I mean.. I actually disappeared for...

Thanks!.. I've just realised I've posted this in the diaries section.. oops!.. I'm usually starving all the time too.. I guess I'll just ride it out.. since when has NOT being hungry been a problem?? LOL.. I should be counting my blessings!..

Today for the first time - day 11 induction- I'm NOT HUNGRY.. at all. Hurrah I guess. My stomach is rumbling. I'm drinking water but I have no appetite. I know I have to eat something but I can't physically stomach anything today.... today I've literally had coffee with cream and splenda at...

Thanks Jim.. I've finally CRACKED IT!!!!!... heheh.. thanks for your support! especially with my continuous failures... It's all about getting back on again and doing your best right?.. Mind is in the right place now... Onwards and upwards.. TALLY HO!!!

New York, I love you. BAD BAD BAD The Golden Compass BAD!!.. (drunk polar bear anyone.. little girl who can't make up her mind which accent to use)THE ONLY MOVIE I EVER WALKED OUT OF..shame because I love Chris Weitz Morning Glory - so bad I can't remember anything about it at all. How do you...

having cream. cream cheese and mascarpone in my arsenal makes this diet all the easier now!... I STILL get asked.. "are you SURE you're supposed to be eating that?'.. gggrrr... 11 pounds off.. says YES I AM SURE! BUGGER OFF! hehe.. G'night.. hoping to lose another pound by tomorrow!..

I made an Atkins friendly tiramisu last night. Mixing Mascarpone cheese with some espresso coffee and granulated sweetener.. that really hit the spot.. I'm sure adding a light sprinkling of cocoa would be good too! *I've just made sugar free lime jelly whipped up with cream to make a kind of...

Thanks Lady. I did buy flaxseed meal but after a couple of them I grew to dislike the flavour of the flaxseed.:( I didn't try a chocolate Mim though... I will when I'm back in Miami as I bought the stuff in bulk and still have two big bags of it left!

Well, thank you kindly ladies!. I was getting sick of myself falling off the wagon repeatedly and never really getting past day four!! I'm now safely and securely into my second week of induction. I've lost 10 pounds..and I've just said NO NO NO to the decadent, moist and oozingly FATTENING...

Thank you M'Lady!... It's good to be on a roll again!

Stayed away because I failed again.. vowed not to come back until I'd passed a full week.. and I have.. day 8 is ending now.. i"m in Spain.. and I"ve lost 9 pounds this week... on a roll again!.. This is the furthest I've come with Atkins this year.. Still know it's the one for me.. Weigh in...

Morning Jim!... Thankfully I'm losing the silly pounds I gained on my two week carb binge.. and I reached a personal (non weight loss) goal today.. My trainer has been rehabbing my knees for the last six months so I can at last get onto some serious cardio/fat burning routines.. I did my very...

Glad to hear you had a good holiday and the Crystal Light helped.. it's a godsend right. .and SOOO good!.. Thanks for the welcome back.. I haven't really been anywhere. just hovering and reading.. although for those two weeks of total carbs engorgement I did avoid it for the sheer guilt!.. but...

It was foolish Jim... that's what you get for not checking EVERYTHING even if you think you're good.. It hasn't deterred me though.. I'm still going strong. will weigh in on Sunday. Breakfast: Dark Chocolate Atkins Shake Snack: Beef sticks and SF Ginger Ale During school: Coffee with stevia...

How do you find the vlcd? does your body tolerate the switching? I've been back on track for four days now.. but wondered why I wasn't in ketosis! .. found out last night that when I bought six packs of six jellos.. assorted flavours.. one of the blood packages was FULL sugar.. I just picked...

**Sorry forgot to add.. that one of the huge reactions to A's. O's and AB's eating dairy is the production of mucus... the only blood type that can properly tolerate it is B... it's almost immediate!

The people I work for have been following the blood type diet for years.. NOT for weight loss.. BUT it seems that the O blood type should follow a high protein diet.. ie meats, fish, shellfish, leafy greens, (they do add dark fruits -plums, cherries etc in moderation).. the more I was reading...

This is just a question out of curiosity.. I hope you don't mind me asking.. All of the people who have had marvellous success with Atkins.. do you know your blood type? and if so what is it? I'd be interested in finding out how many of you are 'O' blood types. thank you!

I really enjoyed smoking.. I found I didn't 'need' it, or crave it like I do with sugar. I could just quit.. without thinking anymore of it. Instead -because of the habit- it was social situations and the times I'd gotten used to smoking that I needed to find something else to do.. ie.. Mornings...

I guess some people aren't addicted. I know when I used to smoke (I was up to 40 a day!).. I was actually a habitual smoker. I was able to quit overnight. I was told I wasn't an addicted smoker. I know now how hard it is to quit when you're addicted. ... you can live without illegal drugs.. you...

they really are.. and they're damaging the soul as much as any other drug they should be treated as such.. hence my 'on and off the wagon' ... comments, it's a shame society doesn't see it this way...

I've started writing a book.. of sorts... kind of like life as a sugar addict .. the similarities of being any other kind of drug addict, alcohol, cocaine etc... THe way being an addict alienates you from society...how being an addict starts off with small doses until it's like a raging steam...

**You look amazing btw Joanne!... did you do it all on Atkins?

Wow, thanks Joanne... I wasn't even sure if I should check in and see if I had any replies.. worried about chastisement! lol... but you're message is great.. thanks... Dieting is a lot more than just following a plan... that parts simple.. it's the mental demons that I've come to live with over...

totally fell off the wagon.. have spent the last two weeks going carbs crazy... and gaining 8 pounds. Not bad considering the amount of carbs I've consumed.. so can't beat myself up about it now.. I've done the bad stuff the past two weeks... I figured I needed to deal with a flurry of...

Caved and weighed myself... .lost 4 pounds in just under two weeks.. NOT impressed..I was So hopeful... I'm going to do induction again WITHOUT CHEESE!.. I think it must stall me Jim.. (although when I did it last year.. I lost 18 pounds on induction.. go figure :(( )./..... keep at it.. LENT...

Thanks Katie! What a sweetheart you are...headache has gone... I"m on DAY FIVE !!!! this is a FIRST for me.. I've started induction multiple times these past 5 weeks.. and have only gotten to day 3 or 4.. I've gotten to day FIVE! hurrah... I still haven't weighed myself but I am in Ketosis...

Good idea. I'll try that today! I'll let you know.

Chocolate mousse ... you CAN have on induction!! hahahah!.. YUM Ok it's not as rich or as thick.. but it works for me. 4 tablespoons of double cream whipped 3 tablespoons of ATKINS DARK CHOCOLATE Shake (all phases!)... you see where this is going! :)) 1 packet of splenda sprinkle of cinnamon...

Still on track!.. Starting again for LENT really has helped me. My trainer has gone 'no carbs and coffee' for LENT so he's supporting me.. I made a Mim yesterday .. died and went to heaven. I've made a savoury one before but didn't get the baking powder quantities right.. so ended up with a...

Nope.. nothing like that at all.. My tongue is a little pale.. but not coated.. or sore..just tingling, slightly swollen with that 'burnt tongue' sensation. It's really very strange.

hehe!!!

Thanks Rosebug... glad it's not the diclofenac _my knees are thanking me for that drug. Doctors appointment it is then!

thanks guys.. glad to know it's not Atkins related.. I just wanted to check if anyone else had this symptom when on Atkins. Really unsure what's going on. I"ll pop to my dentist when I get back to Miami maybe he'll know. I have very good dental/oral hygiene..so it's not that and see a doctor...

I'm still doing induction.. week 2 now.. but my tongue started tingling a few days ago.. as though I've eaten too much salt..or burnt it with a hot drink.... very odd. Anyone else have this? I'm eating my greens and drinking enough.. so I'm not dehydrated and should be getting the right...

Hi Lisa! Yes the pots are totally sugar free.. and a godsend! I have heaps of them! We are flying back to the Dominican Republic today for TWO weeks.. so I'm taking a heap of sugar free packets with me, some atkins shakes, a bag of Flaxmeal! and even some of my meats.. I WILL be prepared...

I went out for lunch with the kids and family today.. I am SO proud of myself. I watched everyone tuck into the incredible freshly baked breads and butter.. then they had burgers, fries, fried chicken, asian salads (with sticky sesame. honey sauce).. fetuccini carbonara... and what did I have...

Very pleased!! :) I'm having an issue right now. I think I'm in ketosis (keto stix are dark pink).. anyway.. my tongue is sore! I'm not sure if it's related or not.. but it's sore and slightly swollen. I'm wondering if I'm deficient in a vitamin? I'm drinking enough fluids so I'm not...

So.. my wonderful trainer is sadly leaving me! ... I'm devastated! ... BUT.. there is a sunny side! He has told me he will continue to train me for FREE for 2 months.. 3 nights a week at his new place.. (it's not a gym.. but a fitness suite for professional athletes!) and after that he'll only...

thanks Jim. I"ll keep an eye on it! I"m also watching out for hidden carbs and making sure I don't buy sausage meat that's not 100%. I found out that some meatballs I'd bought from the butcher here-supposedly 100% meat actually had some sugar in their flavouring. It wasn't mentioned on the...

Crikey, you could have a point there Jim. I didn't think about the cheese being a problem. I'm really going to have to start counting those cheese carbs. Thank you for the reminder. I need to get my Kindle out again and keep reading the Atkins book. I haven't been back in Ketosis since. and...

thanks guys.. it's the list I need rather than the foods allowed. I"ll print that one out Katie.. CHEERS! off to the shops.. :)

Anyone know where there is a 'shopping list' thread?.. I'm out of everything and have a week of food shopping to do!.. THANKS!!

I like marmite and chicken..!!.. marmite with cream cheese and using celery dippers! YUMMY. Egg mayonnaise with marmite .. YUM Marmite and cream cheese to stuff chicken (for those who do like the chicken/MM combo) Sautee green veggies with butter mixed with marmite.. *I like to add some...

YUM! another marmite fan here.. Have a great weekend everyone!.

Happy Weekend ALL ! :) Training was good last night. I did a lot of upper body and abdominal work and some rehab on my knees. Went out for dinner and had amazing fondu (they make it infront of you in the pot).. white wine -alcohol burnt off.. four different cheeses, bacon truffle oil and a...

I love mine.. he is seriously.. such a sweetheart. I'm actually using my savings on him! It was either buy a nice new car for bombing around Florida.. OR train... I chose training... and leased a car instead!.. Money well spent I say... I can see my body changing.. but I'm not losing weight as...

Very full indeed Jim! no rest for the wicked eh? Lisa, My trainer is a Godsend. I swear I get more freebies out of him than sessions I pay for. I have him officially 3 hours a week (mon-wed-fri).. but because I'm in there in the morning (leaving here in 10 mins) and 3 other evenings a week, he...

Hi Jim Yes, I travel with the family. In Miami I live away from them.. but spend most of the day and early evening there. Once I started at the gym with my trainer I was out of there at 4.30pm!! hehe.. which was BLISS!.. In Spain and the DR I live in the same property/complex so it's not easy...

6 days a week!.nobody knows my pain.. really they don't.. hehe.. Von Trapp! that's funny! I was told many years ago how the family loved the idea of lining the children up with a whistle.. my reply.. I am a teacher.. not Barbara Woodhouse.. (they didn't know who she was! lol)...

We study Media on Saturdays so I thought I'd make it a Wednesday special!.. so here's to reviewing Rex Harrison (we did Dr Doolittle last week) and introducing Audrey Hepburn.. we'll watch My Fair Lady.. they'll love it.. I can sleep!.. or sing along with my eyes closed.. Was supposed to...

haven't slept a WINK tonight.. not even a minute.. my alarm is due to go off in a few minutes. I've had a bath.. done my laundry.. and NOW I'm getting sleepy... gggrr.. off to teach FIVE kids.. 3 years old.. 9 years old.. 9 years old.. 11 years old and 13 years old.. all at the same time from...

It's the constant 'ache' and slipping of my knee caps that drives me mad. I'm glad you got a replacement though Jim. You must feel so much freedom to move, exercise and LIVE as you want to. I"m too young for knee replacements.. and I do actually have a good range of motion still. My trainer...

no. I just used fresh mint.. but I added a dollop of cream and some butter.. really LOVELY.. (actually it was even really nice without the cream and butter..!!).. ** and HI!!.. :)

another cauliflower resype! Saw this on twitter.. tried it.. BLOODY LOVELY!.. the mint is a real delight!... I didn't put so much chicken stock.. just enough to make it mushy. 1 Head cauliflower, chopped 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock 4 Tbsp. olive oil Pinch of fresh mint, chopped (...

Yeah.. it's past 4am here in Miami and I'm awake and uncomfortable. I've had bad knees most of my life. .even when I was 7stone at 21 years old!.. weight doesn't help.. in my 'before' pics I have a walking stick to support my HUGE frame..poor knees. I"ve got arthritis in both. very little...

Rosebug.. have you been stalking me my whole adult life?... ha.. Reading your post.. mirrored my attitude towards food too. I'm an ALL OR NOTHING person too..When I have a 'binge' I really do.. my one bite turns to .. well. f*** it.. I"m going for the big bag of cheesy puffs.. a milk chocolate...

Morning Jim!... thank you for always popping up and brightening my day!.. YOU ROCK SIR! Hi Rosebug. I love using cauliflower as mash. I actually used to use it as mash even when I wasn't on Atkins. I am a HUGE mashed vegetable fan.. LOVE carrots and parsnips mashed too. (although no good on...

Hello Claire.. pleasure to meet you!.. I'm up and down and all over the place at the moment.. so I'm looking for support too. I love this site.. no matter how many times I fall.. there are so many wonderful people to help lift me up again... I"m right here with you too!.. and heading to that...

I've just seen a recipe for mashed cauliflower on twitter. Not for Atkins.. but we can add .. butter/cream/ cheese.. LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of adding fresh mint! YUMMO!...and I probably wouldn't add so much chicken stock... just enough to make it mushy!.. Going to try this tomorrow.. (Tuesday)...

It was YUMMY!!.. maybe there should be a SOUPER SOUPS thread! heheh.. My ground flaxseed arrived today. Um...?.. not sure what I did wrong but I couldn't mix the egg and butter into the dry ingredients and ended up with a hard lump sitting on top of dry flaxmeal.. I ate SOME of the lump.. but...

Raging headache since Saturday. I wonder if this is 'flu'?.. right through my temples.. OUCH.. Breakfast: two pots of sugar free Jello.. coffee with cream and two packets of Stevia Lunch: Curried shrimp 'soup'.. (handful of small prawns/shrimps, sauteed with olive oil and curry powder...

Hi Katie: i hope you have a great weekend! I wish I could speak to the chef ... or should I say. I wish the chef would listen!.. I mentioned 'no carrots'.. etc etc.. but their response was "but you said meat and vegetables.. so I thought I would put many vegetables". (this is the same chef...

I know it's NUTS.. I live in paradise here.. but it DOES NOT help with being on the Atkins diet where I live.. screws me up something terrible I need a cupcake.. will have to make a Mim when I get back !.. Haven't tried them yet.. they could be my saviour!

Gosh.. thanks both of you... I'm not going to give up.. I"m so glad I started this diary.. because it's the first thing I check when I log in every day.. maybe if I hadn't I wouldn't want to see how well everyone else is doing when I can't get a structure going. Seriously.. yesterday.. I asked...

Thanks Katie.. you've no idea how many times these last few days here I"ve thought 'bugger it.. this is never going to be me.. I'm addicted to carbs and I can't get my head in the right place'... but then chastised myself and started again... as you'll see from my entire diary.. I keep coming...

Morning guys... only here for a week this time..we should leave on Friday. The moving around seriously doesn't help me. I've pretty much stayed the same weight.. which is really frustrating. I've been told by 'the powers that be'. we shouldn't have anymore trips for a while.. so I should get...

gggrrrr.. back in the Dominican Republic... :(

thanks rosebug!.. I"ve been thinking I have to start from the beginning when I slip up like that. waiting to for ketostix .. no idea when I"m in ketosis.

Hi Katie and Lady!.. Thanks for the well wishes.. wishing you all on Atkins a fabulous sugar free weekend!.. I did have an upset about an hour ago.. GGRRR...after last night being so controlled. I just ate half a brownie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... does this mean I have to start induction from...

Great post! I will raise my hand and say I weigh myself every morning too-sometimes at night too to see how much fluid retention or 'food' weight I"ve gained!!.. NUTTER that I am.. but It keeps me motivated to stay on track. I had trouble starting induction for three weeks because I didn't...

Hi Lyns My meal replacement foods arrived this morning.. I couldn't wait.. so I'm on day three (finishing) of Atkins.. I'm going to do induction and see what happens. I hope I can do it. Dinner tonight: at the RED LOBSTER restaurant chain here in Miami. Appetiser: crab and lobster stuffed...

Lunch.. WOw!.. (I know I should be more disciplined to post all of my meals together.. but I can't.. so I won't).. hehe Lunch YUMMY YUMMY YUM YUM: CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP! Shredded roasted chicken sauteed with knob of butter, ground ginger and ground curry powder.. added two tablespoons...

**Yeeehhaaa!.. Incentive incentive... Induction: Day One: 200 pounds Day two: 197 pounds Day three: 196 pounds Day four: that's tomorrow.. I"ve just booked VIP tickets for ULTRA Festival Miami haha.. my all time favourite band are playing the first day.. SOOoo excited.. DURAN DURAN...

Morning Jim!.. Here's to day THREE!.. Feeling GREAT! Certainly helps being in routine and having the right foods around! Breakfast: two mozzarella cheese strings. Coffee with cream and stevia (2 packets)

Hi Becky!.. I'm on day three of me induction.. well done with the inches!... It's sad how we all want to see those numbers come down on our scale eh? even if our clothes are fitting better and people are telling use we 'look' better!.. I want to see those numbers come DOWN!!!!.. It's probably...

I didn't mean to offend anyone. I wasn't trying to 'poach' anyone. I've re-read my post and I admit it did sound a little like that.. I did SW, WW's.. all sorts of diets and as springergirl was asking 'which diet'.. and suggested she had trouble with carbs.. I suggested Atkins...simply because I...

I"m in the US and have the Dark Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla shakes. I love the chocolate one!.. I rarely get through the strawberry or vanilla shakes.. There is a coffee one out there too. I might have that frozen like a frappucino and add whipped cream!!!!.. 'there's an idea! As for the...

First off.. well done on getting back on track as soon as you could!.. the longer we leave it the harder it is to get back on the 'wagon', so to speak. As for 'which diet'?... mmm You seem to already know Slimming World..- I did it a long time ago and had the same trouble with carbs. I still...

Awe THANKS Rosebud!.. PAIN!.. and the worst part is that I"m still 'eating''.. so I feel like I'm cloggin up even more.. Have drank about 2 litres of water again (It's lunchtime here now).. so hoping that helps.. Going to look for a laxative tea now... (Just don't want it to work when I'm at the...

Day Two: Off to a GREAT Start... Scales read 197 this morning... I was 199 yesterday.. so hoping this is the weight coming OFF again. Mad that I was down to 192 three weeks ago and my lack of will power piled on more than 8 pounds.. heyho... live and learn. Breakfast: Scoop of tuna with mayo...

Hi Claire Yes, I did send him a message on his profile. I'll do it again when I get to work. Thank you!

**It's 8.30 pm and I"m actually NOT craving carbs! ... maybe an egg at breakfast is the way forward.. Exercise: My PT is off sick this week but sent me a text stating the following "I'm taking an extra day off sick as I'm not 100% this does NOT mean YOU take the day off"... ha.. I thought that...

Dinner has changed.. I went to the supermarket and they had some fabulous offers on seafood.. (JUMBO SHRIMP) Scallops.. YUM.. so I'm defrosting some of the shrimp to have with some melted butter and a small pot of mayo with a teaspoon of ketchup (4g carbs in a tablespoon)... I'm also steaming up...

Breakfast: Roasted chicken, shredded with a dollop of mayo and dijon mustard. Coffee, cream and stevia (two packets) Snack: Two boiled eggs Lunch: chicken caesar salad Dinner: 'spaghetti' and meatballs, greens and home made mushroom gravy.. (using a recipe I found on here.. stock...

Great ideas here. Jim, I've noticed you don't tend to go for anything sweet. Did you cut out all sugary foods on Atkins> (including sugar free variety things).. did your tastes change or didn't you go for sweet things in the past?

thank you!.. I"m genuinely grateful to find this site. I"m leaving it on my desktop and have it as my homepage now so I can read through it when things get rough.. I guess if it was 'easy' none of us would be here right?... I"m not expecting people to read my diary.. it really is for my own...

thanks Jim.. as you can tell it's a battle I won't quit on. Every day I will 'do' this... until I can 'do' this... we all have our own personal issues to sort out 'hence' why we have the weight problem in the first place.. so I'll keep going and going and going until I do win... my problem in...

Hey there Lyns. Good to hear from you! I've gone tits up this past few weeks. I can't seem to get motivated... or should I say. I can't seem to stay on track.. every single day is a constant battle.. I seem to get there and then POW i"m eating carbs again and chocolate.. etc.. always telling...

How glad am I to read this thread.. not for what you're going through.. but because I've been struggling for weeks to get back into my dieting.. I lost 18 pounds in 2 weeks on Atkins last year.. and find it the best for me.. to cut out sugars and carbs.. (that way I don't seem to crave) except...

Who is Pierce?.. a diary thread would be VVV handy!.. I have to scroll through to find this!!.. thanks Claire! SCALES ARRIVE FRIDAY!...

Back in Miami.. wahooo!!.. Went to the supermarket and bought a few things for induction. I think I'll stay on it for as long as possible.. I have 50 pounds to lose and really want to attack this with all guns.. Suffering from GAS/WIND!!!.. not nice.. trying to stick to the 'two' Atkins...

Awe thanks Dizzy.. still have a lot left to lose.. looks like we're at the same juncture.. similar starting and finishing points!.. .. except you started only a few weeks ago!.. I'd love to do this with you considering we're about the same weight and height!.. where do you post your daily food...

Breakfast: Atkins chocolate shake Lunch: ended up being two slices of ham, with two fried eggs, a scoop of tuna mayo and some sugar free jello. probably not eat much for dinner.. I'm pretty full maybe a shake Exercise: gym 1 hour: 20 minutes of cardio (5 mins interval training on the eliptical...

My pleasure Kat1e.. I hope it was informative

Breakfast: Atkins Chocolate Shake Lunch: Egg mayonnaise and tuna mayonnaise in lettuce cups Snack: Atkins shake Dinner: ham and cheese toastie! (no bread).. I take the ham and fry it in a little butter.. until crispy.. then put mozzarella cheese on the top..black pepper. add...

Sure looks like it! I'm a bit confused getting around the site sometimes. Adding photos took me ages last night and now I can't put them in order of weight loss.. never mind. Lunch is calling.. not sure what to have.. we always have eggs and cheese...so an omlette again probably.. or broccoli...

Very odd.. as soon as I'd hit the 50.. your photos popped up! .. I've made a photo album.. and need to update it since I"m down into the 190s now.. and out of the 200's.... My job is pretty interesting.. but I never know where I'm going to be from one week to the next.. not great for...

THe Golden Compass... the little girl's accent kept changing.. northern, SE London.. Devonian, American, she couldn't make up her mind and when the polar bear got DRUNK!?!? .. .. I got up and walked out.. the only movie I've ever walked out of!...still rolling my eyes thinking about that one...

wow!.. you're a chef.. crikey.. set this up as your challenge.. seriously.. if you can do this.. you can do anything.. it's all about mind over matter.. see the food as something you mustn't have.. like a banker .. the money isn't his.. so he doesn't touch it... maybe that mentality will help?

GOOD LUCK!!.. I think you've found the right website.. People who don't know .. don't know!.. everyone has their two cent worth to tell you.. but you need to do what is right for you. It is right for so many people. A good friend of mine in the UK has lost just over 3 stone in SIX weeks!.. She's...

My pleasure Nix.. YOu've no idea how many times I've been told to that I only need to zip my lips.. or 'just don't eat that then'... too.. they have NO idea.. take care! and GOOD LUCK!.. we CAN do this!

WOW!!> I can now see you photos Jim .. you look AMAZING!.. I"m going to try and post some of me now.

Hi Kat1e I"m in the Dominican Republic right now. I brought a whole bunch of atkins shakes with me but I travel on a private plane so I'm lucky I don't have to worry about weight allowance etc and food in my luggage. You'll have to be careful to avoid all the luscious tropical fruits and...

Lunch: two egg omlette, grated gouda cheese, soy protein (2tbsp), and two slices of bacon 1 litre of crystal light - raspberry ice flavour. Not hungry today.. but I'm making myself eat something as I'm going to the gym after school is finished today. I am not usually hungry after the gym but...

I was going to ask the same question actually.. when do people normally go into ketosis?.. and how can you tell?.. but you've all pretty much answered the question. Day TWO only for me.. I've been on and off for over two weeks now.. but I feel stronger and ready for the journey. for the first...

How's it going 'Trying-Again'? I failed at the weekend (Darned Superbowl Sunday and cheetos!)... but yesterday I woke up determined ... I've given myself a mini 6 week goal to get into the 180's (1'm 192 right now..although my scales are battery dead!.. so I haven't weighed for two weeks...

It's horrible Jim...and I"m in a hot climate.. maybe the heat/humidity and cold air conditioning doesn't help. The kids (my students) have all been sick for about a month.. and I've been fine.. until this morning! Grrr.. ..headache is subsiding.. Breakfast: Atkins Vanilla shake.. and coffee...

Morning Jim! Feeling GREAT today -where food is concerned!.. ready for another day.. however, I have a cold and a horrible headache.. to early for Atkins flu.. never mind... Busy day.. then off to the gym again tonight. Will log food later and any contact with Mr Demon!

**I was prescribed a contraceptive pill just after Christmas to help with my PCOS and skin problems.. I've had terrible side effects.. such as bad moods, tearful, exhausted. I only stopped taking them last week.. so I'm wondering if they may have something to do with my cravings too??.. I think...

Superbowl Sunday happened.. and Atkins plan stopped happening.. typical.. as usual made it til 9pm and then had a handful of pecan nuts and then CHEETOS!.. grr.. THis morning I'm starting a SIX week mini plan.. rather than attack the whole picture I"m attacking a small one. THere are TEN...

Ok.. from today, I'll remove them. Thank you for the tips.... I'll update my diary later on.. had a big failure at the weekend.. but I'm back on again.. and I've just found a gym for the remainder of my time in the Caribbean..Cannot wait to get back to Miami and my routine!

COUNT ME IN TOO!.. I know i"m a week late.. but I can do six weeks non stop.. at 100%..I really need a mini goal. I've tried starting Atkins this past week and a half and by the evening I've quit again.. so I could do with a 6 week goal!.. My 38th birthday is coming up in April.. I want to...

There are some 'weird' and 'freaky' moments.. but you'll be glad you saw it.. !

I LOVE movies. Black Swan is a must see.. you'll come out of there thinking 'WTF?" but you'll be thinking about it for ages. Natalie Portman is just incredible.. Social Network.. genius! Love a great true story and Jesse Eisenburg is incredible as is Andrew Garfield my favourite recent...

Endulge bars are from Atkins. They aren't allowed during induction phases. They are VERY yummy though.. I would have to avoid them as I couldn't have just one.. :) you can find them on the atkins website.. you'll see.. they have chocolate coconut bars, caramel nougat bars, peanut butter...

Hi Shona Do you think the onions could be causing my carb cravings? I thought they were allowed in moderation during induction.

Hi All I was also recently diagnosed with PCOS. My doctor told me that my weight had caused it and losing weight will help. I believe I've had it since my teens. I;ve always had irregular heavy periods.. and I was 7.5 stone until I was 18 years old.. then went up to 8.5 until I was 22 when my...

Hello Nix I'm totally with you sweetheart! I'm on Atkins right now and have been on SO many other diets, I even had the LAPBAND fitted.. I am in exactly the same position when it comes to dieting.. as soon as I see the weight is coming off.. I slip.. I've no idea why either.. All I can say is...

*Note to self Starting induction again today.. had my chocolate shake.. went to the kitchen for my coffee (freshly ground Dominican coffee.. what a treat).. and saw two huge packages of pecan nuts.. I went to open one of them THREE times.. and put them down again.. Thoughts: Demon "it's just a...

Thanks Ladyfelsham. I have pork scratchings in the house in Miami but I can't get them where I am.. but it's sweet stuff I'm craving.. I've made another pot of SF Jello..so I can have that with cream later.. I can't wait to get back to the US and try the 'MiM' things I've been reading about...

Waterworks.. did you lose ALL of that weight between June 2010 and September 2010?.. that's INCREDIBLE!.. a friend of mine in England has just lost three stone in 6 weeks on LIPOTRIM.. You both have so much more willpower than me!.. well done you!

So day three started great. Breakfast: Atkins bar -love the cranberry breakfast bar Spend the entire day on the beach flying kites (kids learning to kite surf)... lots of running around... swimming and playing.. Lunch: Restaurant with great seafood. Grilled jumbo shrimp, Octopus sauteed...

First of all.. WELL DONE.. you're HERE>. which means you're already back on track.. secondly.. I don't doubt that the majority of people on this site have been there a dozen or more times themselves.. and know exactly how you are feeling right now.. you are NOT ALONE!... for example.. this past...

yum. sounds great! If I get desperate I'll try that. I've just had Lunch: shredded chicken breast fried with garlic, curry powder and mushrooms topped with cauliflower mashed with butter and cream.. I'm not half way through a bowl of sugar free cherry jelly and some cream.. YUM!... *Have...

One day at a time dizzydelly!..baby steps!.. thank you for your support and dropping in to take the time to write. So many really supportive and great people on here.. I think this site is going to be invaluable for me.. Off to make some things for my craving attacks..as suggested earlier!.

Thanks Jim. I will look you up as soon as I've posted enough. I'm the same. I've had surgery and followed strict hospital diets, WW, SW..you name it.. but I know my body now and I know partially what causes me to over eat are white carbs and sugar.. so I can't just have 'one square' of chocolate...

An hour later.. and I think I've won the battle! I stuck my finger in the Philadelphia cream cheese.. (regular and garlic/chive) that satiated my savoury craving.. (and the milk craving) then ate half a peanut butter Atkins bar.. didn't do much for my craving but kept my mouth moving. Drank a...

this is it.. it's 10pm and it's my HELL time.. I've just banged out 20 sit ups.. and 10 press ups.. two 30 second planks..I've taken a long hot shower.. shampooed, conditioned... moisturised, brushed teeth!.. drank more water.. had a peppermint tea.. anything to take my mind off carbs and...

Thanks guys!.. I've just been for a long walk on the beach with my 'Kindle'.. what did I download today?.. The New Atkins For a New You'... so I'm engrossed... really need to fight the good fight once and for all!..