I had been doing so well on atkins for over a year, with a weight loss of around 79lbs. That all changed however whenh one day I cheated, on pasta and french fries, and could not stop!!! It has been like about a month now, and though I have only gained 5lbs back, I really need help jumping back into it, and putting myself back on STRICT induction.

Any Support or advice anyone can offer would be more than appreciated. Thank you all so much in advance, and congratulations on everyones success!!!!

Welcome back. Off the top of my head...

- keep posting here, and/or consider starting a journal.
- surf the Media, General Health and Success Stories area to remind yourself of the good things that come out of LCing.
- re-read the book.
- rid your kitchen of all non-LC foods.
- go shopping for your favorite induction foods.
- spend some "quality kitchen time" mentally preparing yourself: boil some eggs, chop some veggies, prepare a meal that you can quickly reheat for lunch, etc.
- focus on getting the carb cravings under control again. Don't get caught up worring about fat and calories. You can adjust that once you're back on track with OWL.
- think about what it is specifically that's stopping you. Stress? Loss of motivation? No support from family, etc? Try to find solutions to your roadblocks.

Keep us posted!

Think of your answer to this question, "If somebody paid you a million dollars, could you go back and stick with strict induction until you lost as much as you needed to?" Unless you're a millionaire already, your answer is probably "YES!" So--the problem is not that you are unable to do it, it's just that you lack incentive. The willpower is there--you did it before--you can do it again. I think we need a "Twelve-Step Program for Recoving Carbaholics"

You've taken the first step by recognizing that you need to stop!! WTG!! You CAN do this! Kristine gave you some excellent ideas, and I second the advice on starting a journal. It has been an invaluble source of support for me during this journey.

Best of luck to you!!!!!

Thank goodness for this forum (and for your honesty, Issabme) because I know how easy it is to "fall off the wagon".
Forgive yourself, follow Kristine's advice, and get back on that wagon. You can do it! We believe in you.

Get back on the wagon or you are going to continue to pack the pounds back on. It won't take long to gain it all back and you will probably have a 10 or 20 lb bonus waiting at the end like I always have done.

KILL THE MONSTER WHEN IT'S LITTLE! You can slay this dragon!

You all are so great, thank you for all of your great support and motivation!!!!! Everyone on this forum is becoming like my 2nd family, and I am so greatful for all of your input.

Have fun redoing induction, and remember, just take it one day at a time. Sooner or later it will get easier! Good luck to you!!!!

I agree with the rest. It shows that you want so badly to get back on track and that is what you need the most, the desire to do it. I also recomend fitday.com. I just started my fitday and OMG it is the coolest ever! I realized to meet my goal I only need to lose 2lbs a week. I have been losing 4 to 5!!! Good news yeah! I know you can do it if I can.

Also look in to challanges. A lil bit of comp. will get ya motivated as well!

Just stick in there! If you have one hard day think of it as a small sacrifice to get what you want. And that's great you've only gained 5 lbs. I can gain that much in one weekend of cheating. So that's a good thing. Just remember how great it feels to do something for you! That's enough to keep me motivated

......go back slowely...that what I do sometimes...this help me more to back to LC eating...and dont give up......slowely and shurly you will get... where ever you want to be !!!

You have been doing so good and will again! Just stay here. I find there is lots of support which we all need. Keep reminding your self that there are people here that really care. You can be on your way to that goal with new Induction...Go for it!!!

I have been there. I was still there a week ago-this time for five long months of stress, school, work, life...etc. Every day I had intentions of going back on plan, and I couldn't get past the temptations I found at work, but home was no problem. I finally took my weekend plus two sick days in order to start Induction in a controlled environment. I am now in deep Ketosis and lost 7 pounds this week. I provided the chocolate cake for a friends birthday today and wasn't even interested in a taste. Ketosis leaves me in a wonderful state-it just took me some time to get there. All told, for my 5 month hiatus, I regained 10 pounds-and satisfied a lot of carb cravings. It feels really good to be back on track. Give yourself some time, if possible, away from your distractions and temptations and get back on track. You already know what to do, make the conditions right for sucess.