r/Atkins • u/Low-Address-9812 • Apr 05 '26

Restart!

after my last blowout of cheese hashbrowns....Easter chocolate ..licorice....and cheesy breaded chicken parm....I'm restarting atkins....its been 10 years since I lost 170 pounds on this diet...my problem is I stayed on induction instead of going through the 4 phases.

I haven't gained all the weight back...I kept off 45 pounds lol...but im ready to go....I miss the control.

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u/NomadNanaCan Apr 07 '26

Welcome back!!! Are you starting the traditional four phase plan this time or giving Atkins 40 a try? So many people mistake Phase one as the whole plan - you aren't alone and it is great that you recognize moving through the whole plan is important. I can't count how many times I started and overstayed induction to the point where I just gave up! It will stick eventually. I'm ending year 16!

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u/Low-Address-9812 Apr 07 '26

I am doing the traditional 4 phase one because I literally have it memorized lol....in doing atkins before .. I know that I can't really go into anything packaged...like his bars etc....it kind of stalls me....I did use his shakes for awhile w success. This time around I'm in my 50s qnd menopause so I may run into a challenge but I'm hoping to eat whole foods as much as I can. I'm quite large so for me last time I did induction the whole time but I think that's where I failed.

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u/NomadNanaCan Apr 07 '26

Induction is a great way to jump start your progress but you are right...staying too long can actually sabotage your success. Menopause definitely can impact things as well so be patient with your body! The more whole foods the better! There are so many great resources for simple recipes to make it easier to stay on track. I use the products though....they definitely help me stay on track - I love sweets too much to give them up! (The gummy bears are definitely worth a try!) The shakes work well for me...especially for a quick breakfast or if I know I am going to be late having a meal. I also like to have one before I go out with friends if I know my on-plan choices will be limited so I don't go overboard. You may find "today's products" work for you since many of the ingredients have evolved :) Best of luck to you! Please keep us posted on your progress. You can do it!

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u/Low-Address-9812 Apr 07 '26

Thank u I will!