My Day 1 back on Atkins

[lowcarbing4ever]

I was really excited about re-starting this morning because after reading about how I need to make my weight loss goals more specific and to make my goals doable and in incriments that I can see myself achieving (Dr. Phil's book), I can finally see some light at the end of my tunnel.

I got really super specific than I ever have and I think that was and is my problem; I set my goals too high and so general, I didn't really have a realistic goal to look toward. I mapped it out and if I stay on plan, I can lose 30 lbs in 13 weeks and 60 lbs in 27 weeks--at a rate of 2 lbs a week! That is soooo doable! Of course, I am not counting the plateaus I might have but I am hoping I don't have any (fingers crossed!) and if I do, so what? I will keep going! But I am going to need all the support I can get from all you guys and I know that you guys will give it...right??? Of course you will! lol! If I do this, I will give myself a big, huge reward but don't know what yet.

[Kate113]

Re: My Day 1 back on Atkins

Great attitude! I'm proud of you! As long as your reward is not that nasty refined food, you're going to do great!

[softnred]

Re: My Day 1 back on Atkins

Welcome back! Have you thought about giving yourself prizes for mini-goals that you've met? Some folks have created a special bank account where they paid themselves for every pound lost. Others have given themselves lip gloss or gotten pedicures or manicures for a certain amount of pounds lost. It helps to break up the long road and gives a good feeling of accomplishment!