You can friend me, but I'm probably not going to go snoop around and tell you how to eat. I think it's all individual and what might work for me, could be completely different for you. What I will say is that, if you stick with it and keep trying, you'll do great.

dqgirl50, I know what you mean about being afraid of the fat. I lost 100 pounds eating low fat high carb years ago, and gained every pound back and more. I'm on the way back down in weight now doing keto, and quite frankly I am way more afraid of carbs now than fat. Fat is your friend, but it may take you a while to really become comfortable with this way of eating. Even doing moderate carb is better than the standard WOE. Your feelings may change as you start feeling better.

dqgirl50 wrote: »

Decided to try Atkins again...on induction Atkins 20 now...slowly increasing fat intake but nervous about that since I was on low fat for so long...not ready for keto diet yet

As far as I am aware, the induction Atkins 20 you are talking about *is* a keto diet. Sure, you'll be transitioning away from that if you stay on Atkins, but you're already doing it! How's that for a win!

You can add me. I have been doing LCHF for about a month, learning as I go. After the first 2 weeks my weight loss has slowed down but I am still seeing NSV.

You can add me but I don't always track.

I've been eating low carb for years, so I'm beyond the intro phase and yoyo between phase 3 and 4. I'm not a fan of any of the Atkins products because I'm also a stickler for fresh ingredients. I'm certainly able to help come up with easy recipes to help you spice up your meals during phase 1 and 2. I know how tedious it can be when you feel you can't eat anything!!

My first advice, if you loved carbs before starting this diet... be prepared to take ibuprofen for a week or so... cutting carbs, alcohol, and caffeine can cause mild headaches. I'd also advise to really follow the plan and not "cheat" yourself by overloading yourself with meat, fats, and cheese. It will ultimately stall your weight loss and cause some unhealthy habits in the end. Grow to love, love, love vegetables and berries (phase 2 and 3). These high volume foods will help you through the carb cravings.

Feel free to add me. This woe has definitely helped me. Also my diary is open to friends.

I'm in Minnesota and have started eating Low Carb again. I haven't officially maintained on Atkins Induction this time around, I'm almost there, but averaging 22-30g carbs & losing slowly but surely still.
In also looking for new friends to journey with on MFP, so feel free to add me!

Also have Hypothyroidism, so trying to lose has been somewhat more slow/challenging.

You can add me

I'm open for more friends as well