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Rainietoo
Rainietoo
I have been on the Atkins diet for almost two weeks. I have lost five pounds so far. I find this diet really easy to follow and never ever feel deprived. When I first started it was a real adjustment as I had to give up beer, wine, coffee and of course bread! I replaced it with things like chicken wings, bacon and eggs and cheese burgers though. The best thing about this is it is absolutely free! If you are interested just google the atkins diet and there is an official website as well as tons of other sites that are low carb and full of information.
LiliannB
LiliannB
Bravo on your progress!! Today started wheat belly,low carb woe!! Keep up the wonderful work!! :)

Liliann
deleted_user
deleted_user
Raini, congrat's on losing. Keep up the good work. My challenge is I don't want to give up anything. I like everything....Have a great day!
spottedfeet
spottedfeet
congrats on your success!!!
Rainietoo
Rainietoo
Thanks Everyone! I find this diet to be the easiest out there. I can have chicken wings (provided they aren't breaded) as well as bacon and eggs, Atkins chocolate etc. I really am enjoying this diet.
Getingstronger
Getingstronger
I tried Atkins a couple of times, but after a week I got soooooo bored a"weight watcher's" type diet and I do a lot better, because I can have salads and dressings, brown rice, and some other things I like. I have been successful doing it this way, but congrats on your Atkins and I hope you have great success.
Rainietoo
Rainietoo
have now been on Atkins for 3 weeks and am down 7 pounds. The doctor wanted me to lose 10 due to sleep apnea so 3 more to go!
Getingstronger
Getingstronger
Terrific! I have 4 pounds to lose to get under my goal. I may try Atkins for the last couple, too.
Rainietoo
Rainietoo
I find it so hard to move these last few pounds! Any suggestions?
mtnjourney
mtnjourney
Congratulations Rainietoo, I'm also on a low carb diet. I started with Atkins and am now on Ketogenic. I've lost 70 lbs so far and I would like to lose about 20-25 pounds more. I am definitely a sugar addict and love the Atkins products but I have to be careful with them cause they can set off my craving for sugar if I eat to many. I will have to eat this way for the rest of my life and as long as I can control the sugar cravings this way of eating seems to be the best for me.
N79
N79
Maybe try to carb cycle. Like you I found an amazing plan that works for me but I need high carb days and low carb days..yesterday was high and I still lost weight. I alternate low days and high days...I love it I had beer, cheese, crackers, toast...yesterday and still lost.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
It's so fabulous when we find something that just works. Congrats! Sorry about the sleep apnea - looks like you're going to kick it in no time!
Rainietoo
Rainietoo
wow that is awesome! so when you have low carb days how many carbs do you take in?
N79
N79
When I first started I only counted carbs so like you had wings and bacon and just watched my carbs. I did 50g on low days and I would do 2 in a row then 1 high day then 2 low days.. and so on. It was awesome. I felt great and knowing I could have baked potato or pasta in a few days kept me going. Then recently I started making better choices and carb cycling and lost a bit more. Its been amazing for me. I really dont understand why more people dont try it :) Message me anytime I'd be glad to help.
megsmom8816
megsmom8816
Is there a specific pattern to carb cycling? I have tried to do Atkins, but I find it hard to follow a diet that doesn't include things that are actually good for you, such as fruit.
N79
N79
Lots of pattern options. I started with 2 low then 1 high then 2 low and 1 reward day. I play with it now. This week is 2 low 1 high 1 low 1 high 1 low 1 high..because of plans. I just avoid 2 high days in a row
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