I have been in Mexico for the last 2 weeks at the most incredible "All-inclusive" resort. The endless gourmet food there was unbelievable!! I got home last nite, and weighed myself this AM, and I only gained 2 lbs!!! I am so excited, I have to tell you what I did.
First - some background - I started Atkins in Oct. and have lost 16lbs. I have NEVER been on a 2 week holiday without gaining about 10 lbs.
So- This time I exercised in the gym for an hour almost every day, and weighed myself daily, just to make sure my plan was working. I alternated the EFX machine, rowing machine, + bike. I did a lot of walking along the beach, but didn't count that towards my hour. One day, I went to the local "Curves" with my travel card.
I tried to stick to the Atkins program during the day. Lobster or crab dipped in garlic butter, avocados, Brie cheese, etc. with Rum + diet pepsi was not hard to take. I also kept up my water intake.
Then - ( here's the secret I discovered) I took 2 "Starch Stopper Phase 2" capsules just before dinner, and then ate everything I wanted from the huge buffet. Now- I have lost my urge to eat potatoes + pasta, but I certainly ate everything else, including a plate full of desserts, and strawberry Marquaritas etc. This "Starch Stopper" really does work!!! I have decided to keep a couple of pills in my purse all the time.
I started back on Induction this morning, and I have never been more motivated, now that I know I will never have to gain my weight back. If I go out for a special dinner, I know what to do.
I have read somewhere on this board that some people think it only works with "Starchy" carbs, + not sweets. Well- I asked my daughter, who is a "biochemist". She said ALL carbs break down into sugar, regardless of what form they start out as. So- this product stops all carbs from being digested. I certainly proved it!
I really hope this helps some of you. I just had to share this secret with you, as I have learned so much from you all.