I have given up.
For the past 5 weeks (exactly), I have been trying the Atkins diet, hoping to lose approximately 12.5 pounds. I lost 5 pounds in the first 2 weeks and was thrilled at how easy it was, despite the stringent diet restrictions. I was a little unsure as to my ability to maintain the Atkins lifestyle for a prolonged period and knew I’d probably gain the weight back if I ever resumed my normal eating habits, but I was okay for the time being. After the 3rd week, I plateaued. I knew this was likely, so I didn’t panic, and redoubled my efforts to stick to the plan. When I weighed myself yesterday, I found that I’d actually gained back all but 1 pound.
I have not been perfect about it, and I have been drinking wine with some regularity, but after much consideration, I have determined that even if adhering to the plan more carefully would result in further weight loss, it wouldn’t be worth the sacrifice. So I had a beer with my dinner and cheesecake for dessert and am happy and satisfied far more deeply than a carb-free meal could ever have me.
Now I just have to start exercising…
As long as you are not dangerously overweight,I say ejoy yourself and all that the good earth provides, especially wine. I have tried every diet on the market and it all comes down to this for me. I sometimes give in but I DON’T GIVE UP. I need to lose because my BMI is too high. Pray and let God know you cant do this on your own, that you need his help. Then eat tasty food but eliminate the fat in your diet. ( IN the Bible, the fat was given God in sacrifice and priest were not to eat it.. Dont picture yourself thin, picture yourself fat. that work for me!