This is it, I swear!

[Kate113]

BOy, I could kick myself right in the a$$. I was getting so burned out that I thought I could do it my own way. I thought if I just ate more fruits and vegetables, less bread, pasta, white flour, and exercise that I'd be ok. I was wrong. The saddest part is that I KNEW BETTER! I just so wanted to believe that the rest of my life wouldn't be "Can I have it?" "Better check my Atkins book first" "Gotta count those carbs!"

So after failing yet again and regaining the same poundage that I've lost at least 4 times already, I'm back almost to square one. I am renewing my committment to myself and to my health and happiness. I know I can do it because I've done it before (way too many times and I'm so sick of that).

Reading this board for the past two days has given me so much to use in my efforts to make this time stick. I know I've said this before, but I need to say it again...I WILL DO IT THIS TIME!

There, I wanted to get it out and I did.

I'll be going out of town in the morning and I plan on sticking to my guns. Please pray that I will have the strength to stick to it. I believe in the power of prayer.

I pledge to drink at least 100 oz. of water per day.

I pledge to get through a clean induction.

I pledge to get this fat off my body for good, no matter how long it takes or what I have to do to accomplish it.

I pledge to do something nice for myself at least once a week that does not involve food.

I pledge to love myself despite my flaws.

I pledge to post at ADBB when I am in town, to help as many people as possible and to seek out support for myself.

[Lyssie]

Re: This is it, I swear!

Welcome back to the wagon.

It's hard to go through to get to the point where you don't have to check everything and the carb count before putting it in your mouth, but you *will* get there!!

[Momtofour]

Re: This is it, I swear!

I'd say you are off to a good start. The hardest part is saying today is the day. After a few days of eating clean you will be thinking clearer, feeling better, and realizing why Atkins is the way. I am restarting after gaining back 10 pounds. It has been almost 2 weeks for me and I am feeling great again. I can't wait to hear from you in 2 weeks. You can do it this time.

[bradybunch]

Re: This is it, I swear!

Those are some very good pledges you have made Kate. I believe in you more than ever this time. I will send up a special prayer for you tonight Kate.

[lancelotsgirl]

Re: This is it, I swear!

Kate, you can do it. The good part is you're being honest with yourself and you know exactyl what YOU need to do! We can all get through this if we stick together.

I feel like I'm never going to get done induction.

[Kate113]

Re: This is it, I swear!

Thanks for responding. That in itself encourages me.