Hi all — or should I just wave at Leanne? Thought I’d check in with an update. I’ve lost track of my P2G, but the hubster and I started Atkins (again) two and a half weeks ago, and so far, I’m down 10lbs and he’s down 16lbs. I know that Atkins isn’t for everyone, but it works very well for us. Neither of us are ever hungry and, so far, we haven’t missed the bread, potatoes, and other starches. We stayed on the initial “Induction Stage” for an extra week, and then this weekend will start adding a few more carbs in the form of berries, nuts, and some different veggies.

Myth 1: Skipping meals helps you lose weight

Fact: Skipping meals will create cravings and cause
you to overeat. But most importantly, skipping
meals causes your body to slow and not burn fat
as quickly as it would if you were eating a several
low-calorie, high-protein meals a day.

Myth 2: Carbohydrates cause weight gain

Fact: Carbohydrates are your body’s premier
source of fuel. If you don’t eat carbohydrates you
will be sluggish and irritable. There are two types
of Carbs: The good and bad carbs. So instead of
munching on sweets and cookies (bad carbs) find
an alternative among fruits, vegetables, whole
grain brown rice and cereal.

Myth 3: No snacks

Fact: If you observed your eating habits and
noticed that you eat at least only three times a
day, then it is probably best to have a snack. The
benefits of snacks is that it helps you to stop over
eating, and plus it gives you more energy and
keeps your metabolism working at its peak!

I expect to see dust devils and tumbleweed here any minute — this place is deserted! :)  Where’d everybody go?  Come out, come out, wherever you are…

Me?  Sigh.  Charlie and I have been doing Atkin’s again since last Saturday, with pretty good results, I must say.  I’ve lost 4 pounds since then, and he’s lost 8!  I’m anxious to see what we can do in a week.  It’s easy to stick with this diet, as you’re never hungry.  I do miss the carbs, because at this “induction stage”, your choices are really limited, but I feel infinitely BETTER without the bread and other starches.

So, we’ll see how it goes.  At least it’s a good way to get kick-started again.  And how about all of you?  How are things going with your plans?