I started my Journey on Atkins back in 2006. I was on the journey for 3 years with a VERY strict less than 25 carb rule, 1 cheat day a month and managed to keep 75lbs off. I got bored and hypnotized by a fresh baked butter biscuit and required a loud clap to get me off that lovely bread in front of my eyes...SOOOoo that stopped Atkins. Fast forward o 2014 and I am ready to restart this all again. I still plan to stay below 25 with a general rule of less than 15carbs. (Yes I do the minus fiber and minus sugar alcohol thingy too.) I also try to limit my calorie, sodium and fat counts. Hope to learn help share and inspire. I plan to post frequently so I apologize in advance.... 007Char

Hi and Welcome

These forums are such a great place for encouragement and is filled with very knowledgeable information.

Maybe I didn't read correctly, but did you keep the original 75 lbs off or gain back any? Either way, congrats on getting back on the wonderful low carb train.

I highly recommend starting a journal here on the forums. It is a wonderful accountability tool.

Good luck on your journey and I look forward to reading future posts.

No I gained it all back, It took 5 years after I got off to gain it all back, maintained 75lbs off for three years while I was on it.

Welcome back, char.
How have you done the first week back to low carb? If any problems,
Dr. Eades posted a few good article about restarting and second time around, hope these help: http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/...w-carb-dieters/
When are you moving to Scotland?

Hey Char, welcome to the boards. Isn't it just the pits the things we do to ourselves? Here's to success this time around. Enjoy the journey!

Welcome!!

Looks like you could teach us a thing or two-- do start a journal so we can visit you!!

Salt is one thing I learned to ADD to my LC way of eating-- otherwise I get lots of side effects. Someone kindly told me to "eat my salt". Passing that titbit of wisedom ont to you.

Glad to have you back.

I will try to do better with the logs.. I use http://cronometer.com/ to do all my logging, its a journal and fitness log all in one and lets you add foods that are not listed. There is an ap as well...

One freebe is my faux bread buns recipe...3 carbs for 2 buns

3 eggs
3oz cream cheese (COLD)
1/8 tsp cream of tarter, cook at 30 min on 300 degree oven

Separate egg white from yokes... in bowl of egg whites add cream of tartar beat till meringue is stiff and bowl can be turned upside down. In bowl of yokes add cream cheese beat till smoth. If you want to add splenda/spices add to yokes now. Dont add salt.. fold yokes slowly and in small additions into whites try not to over stir or fold.. doesnt have to be perfect. Spray non stick cookie sheet. Place apart and as big as you want your buns. 6 buns. Bake at 300° for 30min. Cool and store in paper bags wrapped in wax paper. Air circulation is needed to prevent soggy buns and try not to allow to touch other buns too..