Giving up I guess...

[IrishIrish]

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Part of me wants to give you a hug ... but the other part says, enough! Climb off the pity pot and let's all figure this out together! So, you have been overweight for 10 years. I've been overweight for 45 years ... I won't even count my first ten years when they just called me chubby. Sit down with a piece of paper and write a plan for your week ... nothing elaborate ... just show some commitment! (OMG!! I think my former role as boot camp drill sergeant just reared her ugly head!)

First ... read the book ... don't go beyond Induction ... just read your book through the induction chapter.

Figure out some menus for the week. Keep it simple this week. Stick with whole foods. Eggs and bacon for breakfast, induction friendly leftovers. Bunless burgers or chicken or turkey with some veggies ... tunafish and mayo with celery for lunch. A source or protein for dinner with a salad and some veggies. Get the list of veggies from the sticky in the Induction forum and copy it and carry it with you whereever you go. And plan a few "go to" snacks. Make some meatballs or chicken wings that are induction friendly ... if that is your taste ... I know it is mine.

Atkins can be as satisfying as you want .... you just have to make an effort to plan and prepare. And Commit!!!!!! Are you worth it? I bet you are!!!

[dreamof145]

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Everyone here has given you fantastic advice. We all want to see you succeed, but if you quit, one thing is certain....You will fail. Never give up, just re-group and figure out what is going wrong. Atkins works. Work it. Its not magic...its the tool that can make it happen for you if you use it.

Like Irish said, read the book...and incoorporate the plan into your unique life-style. If you can't exercise in the morning, do it at lunch or in the evening. Planning is the key. Plan your meals, plan your exercise, plan your support system (ADBB, weight loss buddy, relative...etc), keep a positive attitude. Who will you call when you are feeling low? Have a plan written out. Take your measurements, drink your water, exercise and stay on the WOE. It will happen for you.

Don't give up. Use your imagination, your energy and the support that is being offered to make it happen. You can do it, we are all here for you! Let's make this happen...devise a plan and don't look back. Failure is not an option, success is.

[angelawillbethinagain]

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Brooke,

Here are my four things for today...

1. To forgive myself for my past failures and start new
2. To realize the scale is my true enemy right now and toss it out the window.
3. To realize that I am in control of what I eat, the choices I make.
4. To remind myself why losing weight is so important to me, personally, health reasons..

I am going to start a daily journal and begin with four new things each time.

[Brook]

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Angela, you just pasted the biggest smile on my face.

Those are four WONDERFUL things for today.

Yep. Ya made my heart smile - and I hope it made your heart smile too.

Like I said, lady, you're not alone. Look at how many people came in here today because they care about you!!

Use the heck out of us, Angela. That's what we're all here for!

[IrishIrish]

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YEA!!!!! She's staying!!! She's staying!!!!

[dreamof145]

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So happy you're staying Angela. You can do it....we're all here for you 24/7.

[angelawillbethinagain]

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As requested, I will re-write my post from earlier today. Here it is:

I am struggling and need some encouragement and advice. I know that I can be successful with atkins. Although I have had some let downs lately, I will no longer let it cause me to forget why I am here or what my goals are. I am here for a reason. That reason is to lose this weight. I understand that I do have control over the choices I make, and I cannot let food control me. When I feel like I may fall off that wagon, I will grab the book, hop on the treadmill or come here and ask friends for more support!

I cannot just give up. It's not fair to myself, my children or my family. I have put so much hard work into myself to just quit. And plus, I am worth it Damit!! I am a beautiful, wonderful person. A person who will be a success story. A person who will be determined from this second forward to focus on getting healthy. My scales are officially thrown in the can. They are gone!!

How's this post? Better? I thank so too!! Thanks guys!!

[Promise]

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Good For You! We Are VERY Proud Of You! Dont Ever Give Up! One Day You'll Be a Goalie...!!!

[dreamof145]

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You are worth it! Congratulations. ((HUGS))

[bradybunch]

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Angela, I am so glad you decided to battle on with us. ADBB members showed up in full force to show you what you mean to us. What a place to belong to !!!
Congrats to you on setting daily goals and changing your first post to be positive. talk at you later, brady

[Brook]

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As requested, I will re-write my post from earlier today. Here it is:

I am struggling and need some encouragement and advice. I know that I can be successful with atkins. Although I have had some let downs lately, I will no longer let it cause me to forget why I am here or what my goals are. I am here for a reason. That reason is to lose this weight. I understand that I do have control over the choices I make, and I cannot let food control me. When I feel like I may fall off that wagon, I will grab the book, hop on the treadmill or come here and ask friends for more support!

I cannot just give up. It's not fair to myself, my children or my family. I have put so much hard work into myself to just quit. And plus, I am worth it Damit!! I am a beautiful, wonderful person. A person who will be a success story. A person who will be determined from this second forward to focus on getting healthy. My scales are officially thrown in the can. They are gone!!

How's this post? Better? I thank so too!! Thanks guys!!

Atta girl!

[Bren]

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Welp.............you have made my day! I am sitting here smiling from ear to ear Angela!!!


YES! YOU CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

ok, I really need pom pom's here!!!

[Brook]

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pssst...Bren....

[Bren]

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oh sure..........taunt me with your pom poms!!!! lol!!!

4 years and all I have ever asked for is pom poms...........................


Angela.............see those pom pom in Brooks post. THAT IS WHAT I AM DOING YOU YA!!!!

[apple]

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Sharein' some hugs with you, Angela


Man, I swear I have written your first post on my own little journal I keep by my bed side.

As you can see, sweetie, you're so not alone and we ALL want you to succeed!

I love that you answered the questions Brook posted and are taking this time to focus on how worthy you ARE and what you CAN do.

Cheers to taking the power back!