I've admitted it to myself

[Katy1234]

So finally today I admitted to myself that actually I need to lose 100lbs. I kept telling myself that 30 or 40lbs would do the trick, but now I weigh 260 (again) and had a moment of revelation that, no, 220/230lbs is not good enough. I am 5'10 and have a medium/large frame, so realistically I would like to be about 150/155lbs - is it too hard? I have done atkins several times before, and easily lose 30lbs every time, but I hit a point that suddenly I think - well, you know, one donut wont matter... and suddenly WHAM - I am back at 260 - exactly where I started. So motivation is key; but it's such a scary prospect - 110lbs to lose? I know other people can do it, but can I? My knees have started to crackle because of the weight they are under, and my medical student husband says if I don't do something soon I wont be able to walk by the time I am 40... I hope to God that this is enough to motivate me, I don't know why I always give in to temptation 30lbs in to the way of life, but I am willing to commit myself to giving it a really good go.

I hope that one day I will be able to be an inspiration to others on here the way that some of you are inspirations to me now.

Katy xx

[dreamof145]

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We all need to evaluate where we look and feel our best. I believe that we all have goals that we set to strive for. None of us ever know for sure where our ideal weight will be until we get there. I am striving for 145, but if I look and feel healthy at 150 - then who knows...I may stop there. Don't get too focused on numbers. Concentrate on your health and how you feel.

If I were to give you any advice, it would be to make a plan for success. You said you've done Atkins several times. Look back at those times and write down what happened to make you quit. Make a plan so when you hit those or similar obstacles...you don't make the same mistakes. Vow to make this WOE a permanent life-style. It works. If you commit to changing your life-style and attitude...then you will be able to make it happen. Best wishes!!! We are all here helping each other to make our goals. So happy you've joined us!!

[hey_nelson]

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Hey Katy, first step. Glad you chose this place because the ADBB is a great place to find the inspiration and motivation. You can do this. You really can. I'm in the same boat you are. I need to lose over 100 lbs and I have to keep with it becasue this weight is going to kill me if I don't. Listen to the people here who are losers, they are the ones that we learn from. Hope to speak with you again.

patty

[2big4mysize]

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welkcome to CC and to Atkins.

[LC_Dave]

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Welcome to the CC Katy!

As part of membership, you are required to surrender those donuts at the door.

But Seriously, we have to do this for life, so donuts are out!
Much nicer alternatives are available!

[maribelle]

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Its interesting that 30 pounds is your trigger weight, because its mine too! 30 pounds down for me means just under 300, which is such an exciting thing. I've hit it twice, and you'ld think it would be all the motivation in the world, but instead, its the place where repeatedly I SCREW UP! The me that is all humility now and saying "I will never break this WOE, I will never give in!" is not the same me 30 pounds from now saying "oh, look at me! I can rock this WOE. One little taste of that won't kill me". If anyone has any tried and true ways to conquer this, please advise!

[lostandfound]

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Hi Katy,
Welcome to CC and to your new WOL! I was in your shoes not so long ago. My own Doctor told me I wouldn't last if I didn't get the weight off... Hang in there. This WOE rocks, and you will soon be a true believer!! Your heart will thank you, your back will thank you, your knees will thank you!!! You will see a much happier lady in the mirror... I promise ....

Hugs, Tammy

[Kate113]

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Welcome Katy. Don't think of it as having to lose 100 pounds or more. Start off small. Shoot for 10 pounds. Then when you get there, shoot for 10 more. Think of that donut looking just like that "0" in the 30 pounds you'll end up gaining back if you take just one bite of it. Donuts are evil like that.

[Katlam]

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Katy the road seems long and that it will take forever, but the beginning is fast (as you recall) the trick is to find a way to remind yourself that the "little bite won't hurt" mentality got us all up to our top out weights in the first place. I put my highest weight photo and my goal weight (yea, been 143 once) together to remind me where I've been and where I'm headed. Once I'm tempted, I look at the pictures and it at least makes me stop and think and most times will get me to walk away from the fridge to "THINK" what am I DOING???

Good luck

Kathy