Hi I am new

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Registered: 07-29-2003
Hi I am new
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Mon, 11-14-2005 - 12:36am
Hello. I am new here. I have about 130 lbs to lose, and I am upset cause I have ALREADY lost it once on Atkins. Has anyone else done this?
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Registered: 07-01-2003
In reply to: smashe
Mon, 11-14-2005 - 4:16am

Hi and welcome to the board. A lot of people lose weight and then gain it back. In my opinion, the problem with Atkins, and any other restrictive diet, is that you can't follow it for life. And once you get "off diet" and return back to the normal eating, you gain the weight back.

You have to think of this as a lifestyle change (sorry it sounds cliche, but it's true). In my opinion, total deprivation only lead to binge eating. Moderation is the key (another cliche LOL). I "diet" all week, and splurge on one meal. And I can eat like that for the rest of my life. Other members here lower the calories during the week and up it in the weekends. You have to find something that would work for you for life.

Stop being mad about yourself and hop right back on the wagon. You'll be in good company here.

Mary
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