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Hi millennium, Welcome to our low carb life. I think we all have the same go to snack floods that we rely on. One thing I noticed is that many of us are eating mostly healthy fats. I always have nuts in my lunch bag. I measure out a quarter cup and make up enough for a week of snacking. you will have to wait for after…

I have been in maintenance for a,year and find I can't go over 50 without immediately gaining weight, and it stays on and takes weeks of lower carbs to get rid of it. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never be able to eat as much as most can. When I need to drop ponds, I find it impossible to eat less than 25…

Good luck. Let u know when you start, we'll cheer you on.

The name Covina is autocorrect version of coco ma. Love the way it changes things without asking.

Covina has good advise. Atkins, or low carb in general is something you need to understand before you go into it. I personally believe that the diet is not for everyone, especially those who just have a few pounds to lose. But if you have any blood sugar problems, or have a lot of weight gained for a long time and have had…

Good luck with this challenge. I couldn't do induction completely, so ff seems a huge challenge. I'll be looking for your progress report, and hope you post how often you have to eat each day. I'm curios how it works.

Hi, Welcome to the group. There are several people on the site that have great advice and it looks like some of my favorites have already replied to you. I've been on Low carb, mostly Atkins, for over a year and a half. I've been on maintenance for six months and trying to lose the last few # of my goal. Atkins was like a…

Hi, Wouldn't be concerned. Most people's weight fluctuates,sometimes a couple pounds a day! Your carb and calorie count are great. Sounds like you are doing what I did, and that's weigh yourself every day. Many experts say that it's too discouraging because of the fluctuations. I admit it's been a year and a half and I…

I found I have problems with sugar alcohol, so Atkins bars cause a sugar high. I only eat them now when there is nothing else available.

I am so envious. We are just starting to prep for garden. The snow just melted.

One of the reasons I started on Myfitnesspal a week or so ago was partially to track sodium and potassium to see if I was where I should be. I am on BP meds so I wanted to be sure my eating style wasn't too high in sodium and that I was getting the potassium I needed. It's helpful to know if you're within limits especially…

Hi, congratulations on getting through induction and into Phase 2. I experience the same cravings that CoCoMa mentioned. If you are cheating with anything with sugar, you are risking cravings that will last for days. Cheating with a higher carb veggie, that's loaded with vitamins and nutrients are a different story and I…

Hi Tami643, I tried to use the quote to reply, but messed it up somehow..... Your problem is exactly where I'm at... I've lost 40 pounds and went into maintenance, expecting that I'd still slowly lose a few pounds. I just wanted to lose 5 more and I've been unable to move the #'s. I go up a few, back down to the same, and…

Hi highervibes, Your average carbs of 30 -- are you in weight loss mode, or are maintaining a weight?

Some people can tolerate a cheat day and for many others it sets off cravings that you struggle with for days. Unless you are just eating more healthy foods and not a sugar treat, I would think twice.

I admire those of you who are able to stay in the 20 carb range. I struggled with that even during induction. My range was 30 to 35 while losing. Is there anyone else at the maintenance stage? I went through Owl which I recommend you take seriously if you plan to try to find your midrange of carb tolerance. Of course,…

I used to plan out my weeks dinners and a couple of times a month I'd plan a higher carb meal, such as a soup using sweet potatoes or something that I felt was healthy and worth the carbs. I'm on maintenance now, but would like to lose just 5 more pounds. Just to get to a certain #, even though my doctor is very happy with…

Thanks for the encouragement CoCoMa. I enjoy the different postings you make each day. You are giving everyone so much encouragement. Thank you. Hope we can give you some too.

Thanks for sharing. I think I'm getting to the same point as you about eliminating the fake sugar. For one thing, it doesn't really "do it" for me. I've read that it just teases your body into expecting sugar then when it doesn't get it, you start the cravings. I bought stevia but haven't used it yet, am using up the…

Losing a pound is great. Slow and steady is better than a quick loss, then nothing, and giving up. Keep doing what you're doing. I'm finding myfitnesspal to be addictive. For some crazy reason, I can't wait to log in my food and exercise for the day. I went for a walk today because I didn't want to have no exercise to…

I do know that the most likely cause of my bonehead the drinks. Poor choice. Should have chosen just the water.

Atkins has the shakes on sale..a six pack for about six dollars. I bought but haven't tried yet. I don't know if other stores have this sale. I got mine in market basket. This is in New England. I was happy to see no sugar alcohol. The bars do set me off. Last time I ate one I got a sugar Buzz. Guess that's a real warning…

Thanks for the advise. Very helpful!

Hi Christie, I'm new (tonight) to this group and to myfitnesspal, but not to Atkins. I started in 1.5 years ago, lost 40# and now am working daily to maintain. I thought I'd share my weight loss average, since it's different from others that posted. I saw many people had amazing results with 10 to 17 # lost in the first…

I just joined myfitnesspal and took a look at the groups. This topic was interesting to me. I understand your caution in eating foods that aren't natural. I have been on low carb for 1.5 years, lost 40 #, and am working daily to maintain a low carb lifestyle for the rest of my life. I read all of the lc books I could find…