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  • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

    Well you definately have my sympathy regarding your best friend. I too, have lost loved ones to Cancer, my Mom and my Dad. 4 years apart. Both died of lung cancer, one smoked, one did not. Anyway, as far as walking goes, I always bring my headset. Listening to music makes the time go faster, and when I keep up with the beat, I get my heart rate up. Who is moving back to the USA? You or your grandkids? Where to in the USA? Regarding Atkins, I'm doing good today.......had a hard boiled egg for breakfast and sliced up a chicken cutlet with mayo about an ounce of pepperoni and some pepper for lunch. Brought about 2 oz mozzerella for a snack and drinking water water water................how are you doing today??? C'mon we are both going to make it through the entire day without a cheat!!! I want to get to the point where I don't have the cravings anymore......probably 3 or 4 days...............

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      Hi Karen. I'm sorry to hear about your folks; my dad died of lung cancer, also. My fiancee died on my birthday (Oct 11) in 1991, my mom the following year on my birthday and Dad the next year on my birthday, so very traumatic time around my birthday. I came to Holland to heal, and that is when I met my husband. I, with him, will be moving back to Bakersfield, California in June, as he retires then. I kept my house, so will not have that expense, although I do have to buy everything inside. Yikes

      I haven't cheated yet today and it is bedtime. Yipee! I plan to use delayed gratification to see if that helps. When I want something sweet or not on WOE, I will put it off, maybe drink water and wait for moment to pass. They say it takes about 2 weeks to break a habit, so let's see if we can get to that point where we control food rather than it controlling us. Water, water, water thanks to you I'm doing better with that. When I forget, I think KAREN!
      Your menu today sounded good. I always start off with two eggs, usually as an omelet. Then I start downhill, so must have foods on hand to munch on. I made chicken soup today, and left out the noodles. Tasted just as good without them. Had a bit of pork for dinner, will have my water and going to bed. Have a great day tomorrow and happy choices. Hugs, Barbara

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      • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

        Hi my name is Marsha. I am having a really hard time getting around this forum. Where is the induction menu? Help me, lol im lost.
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        • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

          Hi Marsha Welcome to our ADBB family
          We have an induction forum called 14 Day induction http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...sprune=-1&f=73 where new Atkineers are encouraged to post during their first 2 weeks on induction, and a FAQ forum http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...aysprune=&f=79 which has threads about the rules of induction and the allowed foods for induction which will help you plan your menus
          Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
          Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



          Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





          F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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            Hello. Anyone still in this forum?

            Just in case... I started Atkins in 2003 at 218. Lost down to 185 in 8 weeks, about 30 lbs. I didn't reach my goal weight of 140, but was enjoying what I had accomplished. Kept it off for 2 years. Then surgery, stress in my PhD program, and plain old temptation raised my weight to 235. I gained back everything and then some.

            I tried returning to Atkins several times and failed to complete the induction. It simply wasn't fun. The person who wrote they couldn't stand the sight of another egg made me laugh. But this time, like so many of you, I have reached a point where my weight negatively affects everything I do. I am disgusted, ashamed, and tired of camouflaging (which doesn't fool anyone anyway).

            The good news is that I've been back on induction 2 weeks and have gotten most of my cravings under control. And eggs don't bother as much . I have made it to 224 as of this morning. Not as dramatic as the first time, but 11 pounds is 11 pounds. My jeans fit better. Soon, I will be able to fit into more than one pair (I refused to buy more than one pair at my current size).

            Hope that there is still someone out there. Your stories have been honest, and painful, but so very inspiring. Thanks.
            Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who care don't matter and those who matter don't care. Dr. Seuss

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            Short Goal





            Final Goal





            Gettin' Off the Couch! :capital:



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            • wat to go

              way to go

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              • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

                Welcome to ADBB and the STAC forum. Jeanette!

                Congrats on the 11# loss! Be sure to take your measurements and check out all the stickeys here on the forum. Your measuring tape will be your best friend in time and the information in the stickeys will be very helpful to you.

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                  Thank you! I am so glad there are people listening.

                  What are stickies? I haven't yet learned all the best features of ADBB.

                  J.
                  Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who care don't matter and those who matter don't care. Dr. Seuss

                  http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...tons/b1day.gif

                  Short Goal





                  Final Goal





                  Gettin' Off the Couch! :capital:



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                    Congratulations on your successful 14 days induction, Jeanette!!

                    Stickies are what we call the threads at the top of each forum with a little 'pin' icon that remain at the top whether they are posted in recently or not. They contain especially important info for us all to read.

                    This thread is a sticky one!

                    Though you are welcome to post comments in the stickies you might get more responses to any new questions by starting a new thread with a new topic, as sometimes new posts in long sticky threads get overlooked.

                    Oh - I nearly forgot:

                    Welcome to ADBB
                    Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                    Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                    Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                    F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                      Thank you Elizellen,

                      i think that I have stumbled upon another sticky this afternoon. I hadn't picked up on the "pushpin". I have read several of your posts. You, and so many others, are giving me the strength I needed to get through this day. Today just seemed harder than others.

                      Thanks for being so welcoming!

                      J.
                      Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who care don't matter and those who matter don't care. Dr. Seuss

                      http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...tons/b1day.gif

                      Short Goal





                      Final Goal





                      Gettin' Off the Couch! :capital:



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                      • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

                        Hi Everyone,

                        I can't begin to tell you how many times I've came to this site and wasn't quite sure where I fit in. I'm not a newbie but need to make a fresh start. I'm so thrilled that this forum is open so that I could talk to ppl like me...who want to make this work for good!

                        I constantly wonder why I can't seem to get back on the band wagon. When I was on Atkins, I felt good about myself and super happy. Losing weight really changed my outlook for the best and I knew that I was glowing on the outside. For the last few months, I would start the program and in a few days stop. I really want this to work but it's been a struggle. I think factors such as stress, major changes to lifestyle and not having anyone to talk to has deminished my motivation and belief in myself.

                        Now I have some down time, my hope is that I could re-focus on losing weight through the Atkins WOE, the only way that has every seemd to work for me.

                        Yesterday I went shopping for a dress for a wedding that I need to attend and I went to bed hysterically crying. How did I get so unshapely and fat. I feel so ugly that the only thought that made me go to sleep was the thought of breaking out in hives so that I wouldn't have to attend this wedding.

                        I hate the way my arms and legs and belly look and I don't want to be fat anymore but I have such a hard time getting started.

                        I hope that through this particular forum I will find the motivation to take of myself.

                        Thank-you for letting me release what I been keeping inside.

                        My MINI Goal










                        My Goal is to weigh 125 lbs! 20 lbs to Go
                        Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today.
                        SW-January 9/08-156lbs
                        Started Induction-January 28/08 @ 150lbs ***Ended Induction @ 147lbs. A 3lb lost!
                        Next measurement :dancing1 March 7 :dancing1



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                        • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

                          Welcome to STAC FTG~

                          Congrats on losing your first 5#! There are several here that are just beginning over again so come often and jump in with the rest of us! Be sure to spend some time looking at the stickeys at the top of this forum for lots of helpful advise to get you on your way.

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                          • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

                            Thanks for the welcome Terry

                            My MINI Goal










                            My Goal is to weigh 125 lbs! 20 lbs to Go
                            Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today.
                            SW-January 9/08-156lbs
                            Started Induction-January 28/08 @ 150lbs ***Ended Induction @ 147lbs. A 3lb lost!
                            Next measurement :dancing1 March 7 :dancing1



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                              now i am so close to being under 150 and it is just going so slow, i cheat a little bit right now though so that is probally why. i had a baked potato last week because I WANTED ONE. and i did not beat my self up over it the next day but i did have cravings, that is why you should not have anything white or yellow or sugar. because if you do it starts the craving cycle again. if i dont loose any more weight i will be ok but i really want to loose this other 25. i want to for myself. I am having fun. i got my first bikini at pandapanda (dot com) and they have the tops up to 54F,,,, I got a 38D and i got the high waisted bottoms and they even have shorts if you want shorts and i ask them if they could make the shorts longer because of my loose thighs and they said yes they make all their suits there. i am so happy i found them i still feel better with my cut offs on around men, my body has really taken a beating from loosing all this weight. i have loose skin on my thighs, and i had two c sections and that made my tummy a mess but not as bad as it could be. i am seeing a guy, he lives out of town, we like each other, they are alot of other factors involved,he is married to a heavy woman who has been having an afair for the last two years and he stays for the son who is 9 this is his first affair and also my first affair and maybe it is right or wrong, but right now i can only say it is strong and intense and that is all, he is nice, well kept, a work a holic, 6 days a week and takes the boat out on sundays i am going down there for 5 days, my cabin is across the street from his house, my car is packed, i am scared, and my heart is racing this will be the second time we have been together and the first since my divorce 2 years ago, i am not looking to break up any family and wont. he is hard working and said he will not leave because of his son and he knows his wife is seeing another man. he just said he never thought he would do the same and i felt sorry about that, but it was just chemistry from the begining and with his wife being heavy, i feel like a skinny chic around him... but i am so self concious of my body, and then he said somthing about being bald and like that really mattered to me, so maybe it really does not matter to him. after 16 years of marriage and a sexless marrige for the past several years i am just holding my breath right now because i can not wait to be in his arms tonight and tomorrow night etc.... i am anxious, heart pounding, motor running, not focus on my job right now which i need to get off here and do my next 7 hours so i can be on the road (75 miles) my friend janet is going with me, we will spend the days at the lake on a raft or blanket with cd's and i am taking my portable dvd player and already rented 6 movies because the tv at the cabin is old and got struck by lighting a few years ago. i went and saw my x again in jail,he may get out next month, and yes i will always love him, he was my true love, my soul mate, but with my job and his past there can never be an us, he is a convicted felon now and i work for the law for the past 18 years. but i made my peace with him and he has gained weight and looks good, so his health is improving.
                              ok i am out of here, i have a mandaory meeting at city hall and i am just so scared because it is probally a drug test and i had a few diet pills left over from when i kick started this thing a year ago and i took one today i found and dont have the prescription bottle any longer and that could be a hefty problem for me so i will keep eveyone posted.. right now i am a nervous wreck and can not even eat, much less think. be back in a week... thanks for every one who has commented or helped me

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                              • Re: Welcome to the Second Time Around Club

                                Hi,

                                I just joined a couple of days ago and some of the people who replied said I might do good in this forum. I have gone on and off atkins so many times that my body isn't taking me seriously anymore. Since June 14 I've lost 11 lbs, but that seems slow to me since the very first time I did induction I lost 7lbs in the first week. Any suggestions?

                                5'5"

                                OW: 243
                                CW: 200
                                GW: 140

                                Thanks,
                                Charlotte

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