Hey Atkinsers --

I'm on my second day of induction and have been super hungry today. I've been eating more than the maximum 3 cups of veggies. Does anyone know if this is going to mean slower loss? I've eaten only lc veggies: lettuce, raw cauliflower and broccoli, cucumber, and celery. I like veggies and also have a hard time with just protein and fat in my belly; veggies fill me up.

I've done atkins before but never for the long haul. And I'm heavier than I've ever been after going back to all that sugar and flour. Someone please tell me that it's not all gloom and doom for weight loss if you have been on and off lc. I know from reading the posts that going back to eating carbs and then back to lc makes it harder to lose than it is the first time lc'ing. But tell me there's hope! Anyone reading this post that has gone off of lc and back on (and maybe back off and back on again) and still reached goal weight -- let me know you're doin' it! I've always headed back into carbs with the "Oh this one bite is o.k.; I've been so good it won't hurt" mentality. But there is no such thing as one cookie or bite of ice cream for me!

I feel like I ate a MOUNTAIN of food today:

b - 4 eggs cooked in butter
l - romaine lettuce, cucumber, 1 slice cheddar, flax oil, lemon juice
s - sauteed turkey breast, celery, cream cheese (too much!), 8 olives, mozzarella cheese (also too much!)
d - raw broccoli, cauliflower, celery, romaine lettuce, turkey and roast beef slices, blue cheese dressing (a lot!)

Lots of veggies and too much cheese for induction rules. Any comments?

Thanks!!