Hey all, just thought I'd get this journal thing underway.

I have been LC'ing since April on the Atkins program, currently down 58 lbs and starting to feel pretty good.

I gotta tell you that I have had a busy summer and have gone off the program numerous times, and have still had success. I was on a plateau for over 8 weeks (without losing), and pushed through and the weight dropped off, that was 17 pounds ago.

I was working out strictly 5 days a week, but after a month, I took a week off and haven't been back to the gym since (busy summer as an excuse).

Still the weight comes off, and I plan to re-focus and get back to the gym and be more strict on the plan.

To be honest my eating habits have been mostly Induction based. I've read where people have been on Induction for over 6 months, and it's been fine with me. Because of my discipline (or lack thereof) I'm not quite ready for OWL just yet.

Anyway, just thought I'd let you know a bit about me and my progress. Reading pages from this forum and other success stories really inspire me to focus. Hope this work in progress can do the same.

Thanks again, and good luck!

Hullo Tomato,

Welcome to the forum!

You're doing a brilliant job - well done!

Do post often so we can continue to cheer you on.

Rosebud

Hello! Glad to have you here with us! You are doing wonderful! That is a lot of weight gone! I think males are better able to still lose through cheats (in some cases anyhow.) Must be that metabloic advantage. My DH cheats pretty often and is still down 61 pounds whereas I don't cheat at all and am at the point where I just lose a pound every week or two. We are both doing great with low carbing though and that is what matters. I think you will really enjoy this forum so please, join us often!

Thanks for replying.

How long did it take you to lose your weight so far? I ask because my girlfriend is on the program as well and is having success in small doses.

She is thrilled with the plan because she very easily gets an upset stomach, and since being on the plan, it doesn't occur as much. That keeps her happy just as much as weight loss.

Any advice that can be passed on to her?

Thanks again.

Hey Tomato!!
Nice to meet another Ontarian on here!!! Congratulations on your loss, and good for your g/f for joining you.
Does your g/f work out? walk?? Drinking lots of water? Men are generally better at losing fast, but it is us women that just have to bare the burden of looking good all the time! It is just so natural to us.
Keep us all posted on yours and hers success.
Cheers