Beginning 3rd Wk of Induction

[hey_nelson]

Hi Everyone,
I've decided to begin another session of Induction. I feel better. (even though I woke up with a sore throat and clogged sinus'.) I did get on the scale last week and I was 5 lbs down. I'm not going to weigh myself again for a few more days. I have to break myself of that habit because last time when I was living Atkins, I weighed myself constantly. I'm a bit of a fanatic. I hope I can take that energy for weighing myself and turn it into motivation to be a fanatic on Atkins.

My Godson has done so well on his Weight Watchers. That style of diet works well for him and he has begun running as well. He's down 40 lbs.

My friend Gilbert who is homebound becasue of weight has not started nor seems to want to try Atkins while I'm doing it. I was with him last night. I refused to buy him regular soda, and got him diet rite instead. I thought I might have Gilbert as a support system but that is not going to happen. Funny thing, last night we watched the 'bigglest loosers together. I told him, look, that could be us.... he never replied. God I love this man, but he is losing gound quickly. I want to be able to see some weight off of me and then maybe he can see that this WOL works and he would start as well. I'm sticking to this...no matter what.

love and prayers
patty

[wayless]

Re: Beginning 3rd Wk of Induction

Hi Patty!

I'll pray for your friend. Remember, he can still support you even though he has chosen not to do it. The two are not really related. It's gotta be hard watching a friend suffer, but just don't push too hard cuz it can have the opposite effect. I know it did for me all these years.


And CONGRATS on the 5 lbs!!!

[Kate113]

Re: Beginning 3rd Wk of Induction

Hi Patty. Has Gilbert tried diets and failed in the past? Maybe he thinks this won't work. If he sees you losing weight and feeling better, maybe he'll jump on with you. Here's hoping.

[limabean]

Re: Beginning 3rd Wk of Induction

Congrats! Your doing awesome. I am not weighing until my cast comes off lol. I have been trying to do some upper body workouts, but with a bruised tailbone it is painful lol.

[hey_nelson]

Re: Beginning 3rd Wk of Induction

In response to if Gilbert has tried diets before and failed... Well, no. What has happened to him began with depression after his wife left him. Gilbert was always a bit man, 250 when he was very active in Construction work at the MObile Refinery. His wife began to step out and then she abandoned he and the kids.
I do think that he believes he can never find love again. Sad.
After she left Gilbert spent more and more time with his parents because they were helping him with his 3 yr old and his 3 month old. He was always interested in hunting and he and his father would go for days out hunting in N. California. He was bit by some bug or spider and this began his swelling problem. First they diagnosed it as cellulitis. Then other things. Finally now he is diagnosed with Elephantitis (not of the genitals) of the legs. There is no cure. They belive this started with the bite, but because of depression he added 300 - 400 extra pounds to himself.
This weekend is going to be hard. I'm not going to be round to speak to him and see how he is doing. But you know...maybe that is a good thing in itself. I'm going to the mountains with 67 teenagers. I'm a Youth Minister and it's our retreat weekend for the teens. Here I come mountains, and hiking and... and ... and...

Peace and blessings to you all
patty