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    Hello everyone,

    I am back again for the umpteenth time. The last time that I browsed ADBB was June 21, 2006. At the time I weighed bet 165-168lbs. I kept my attempt at the atkins "diet", and would manage to stick with this way of life for at most- 3-4 days. Now I return, even moe desperate, more distraught, more disappointed in myself. I have allowed myself to creep up to an all time high of a whooping 178lbs!!! I am only 5'3"!!!! I do not know what to do . I mean I KNOW what to do, but there is something holding me back. After stepping on the scales about an hr ago and seeing that haunting number, I MUST STOP THIS SELF DESTUCTIVE BEHAVIOR!!! I've just went for orientation to become a correction officer in the city of New York. I am very stressed. The hard part has not even started. There is a physical agility test, P/T in the academy ( I am totally not up to that part yet) and a weight standard to pass. If I get through the background investigation, medical, psychological written/oral exams and interviews I will be okay. I am stressed about the physical aspects. This puts even more pressure on me. I need support. I know I will get support from this great forum and i am so greatful i've found it. But even w/ all the support my biggest enemy is myself. I know I have the power to be the fit and healthy person that I envision, So what is stopping me? I hate the excuses I make for myself. Excuse after excuse does nothing but add more holes to my belt. I went to Bally's last week and worked my triceps so hard, I literally strained the muscle. On the way to the hospital in the ambulance, the EMT told me I was very pretty and would be a killer if I lost weight. Talk about crushed!!! . I just needed to come on and rant. I am determined not to wait another day. I will start this way of life tonight. Thank you for listening and providing me a place to express my frustrations. I feel a lil better already
    " Just do it " -Nike

    Mini goal : 160 lbs

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    Re: Back Again :*(

    Sour, congrats to you for not waiting another minute and starting NOW! You deserve this. The one thing I keep telling myself is Only I am responsible for putting foods in my mouth. I have to take responsibility. It's time. It's past time! I owe it to myself. My family. You deserve to be good to yourself. YOu can do this. We'll be here to help Welcome aboard!


    Rachel
    SW Louisiana
    I can do it!







    October 30,2006

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    • #3
      Re: Back Again :*(

      Girl! You have made such a huge step getting on the board and admitting where you are and how crushed and scared and frustrated you are. That is a huge step forward...
      Now today, get up and exercise the way that is the best for you.
      Take a small step forward.
      When I started back on Atkins, before I even went shopping for food, I took one small step out and said, "today I will drink 3 sports bottles of water, and bike for 15 mins. The bike was the longest 15 mins, the water was work! But at the end of the day, I had enough motivation to have shopped and I started on Atkins the next day. I took those same steps again, 3 waters, 15 mins bike...and Atkins.
      Then I upped the water to 4, and the bike 5 more minutes...and Atkins...
      I headed right into the induction flu, and got up and made sure I took my small steps byI drinking the water and riding the bike...and atkins...

      For me the water and the bike were easier to face than the eating, but because I did those 2 things, I was motivated to get on with induction. I am 17 long days into Atkins again, and I am in a completely totally new place. I feel so good, so at peace with myself and food. I exercise every day, and I am up to 33mins on the bike, inside and going 10 mins on the sucker!!!

      YOU CAN DO IT, start with something you can do, and add from there...for me it was exercise and water, then diet!
      74 8/1/06
      SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
      2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
      Jess Female/51/5'3

      www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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      • #4
        Re: Back Again :*(

        Girl you are still on my mind....You CAN do this. YOU CAN! It's hard, but it's the hard stuff that makes us strong...You will need all the strength and confidence you can gather to train for the job you want, and then you will need even more strength, confidence and ability to be on your toes, to DO THAT JOB!!!
        Start to day, moving towards what you want, THAT JOB...take step, and move out!
        There is nothing holding you back from applying, getting in shape and getting that job. Hard work girl friend...You can get there....HARD work, it starts with one step...
        YOu can make one step and maybe more today, but no matter what, I believe you can make ONE STEP...you people up in NY are ROCK SOLID KICK BUTT people....
        LET"S GO!
        74 8/1/06
        SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
        2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
        Jess Female/51/5'3

        www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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        • #5
          Re: Back Again :*(

          Welcome back! Good luck on your new career. My daughter is trying also to become an officer and I know the struggles that come with it. Best wishes!

          As for your weight. I suggest making a plan for success. Just as you made a plan of what to do to start a new career...you must also make a plan of success for your new life-style. Have a laid-out plan will give you a clear view of what you must do daily, weekly and for the rest of your life. This is a life-style change. It isn't a diet that you will do for a while and then go back to your old ways....if you treat it as a diet, you will definitely set yourself up for defeat. The good news is that you are not alone. You've found us and we want to see you reach goal and be healthy and happy. We are all here doing it together.

          Read Dr. Atkin's New Diet Revolution, edition 2002. It will give you knowledge of how to do each step of the Atkins' program. Then, come here as often as possible to surround yourself with people who understand and care. You can do this. Make a plan (exercise routine, foods, menus, weight/measurements, goals, reasons for wanting this to work, and what you are going to do to achieve it). Writing this out and re-reading it constantly gave me the strength and determination to make it happen.

          Keep us posted on your progress.....and WELCOME!!
          Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



          Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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          • #6
            Welcome Back !




            I have to give you for undertaking such a hard job

            You can do it, we are all here for the same reason friends and support to make our lives better

            Come Vent anytime

            welcome welcome
            Lala ( F ) ( 5'6) (Mom of 1 )
            Restarting Atkins Lifestyle 9/4/2007
            Stats: 235 (H) 230 (C) 170 (G)
            Today is the Tomorrow I worried about Yesterday.
            Boot Camp Completed 12/11/206 went from (S) 218 to 206
            Goal Pic: 160-170ish











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            • #7
              Re: Back Again :*(

              Welcome back - You cand do this! The first week is the hardest, but just past that there is natural energy and appetite supression waiting for you, along with health benefits of weight loss.

              If at first you don't suceed, try again. Only this time make it work! If you give in during the early part before you get into ketosis well, you will prolong that transitional phase of the diet when people tend not to feel so good and have cravings raging. Get through this phase and the diet gets much easier to stay on, and you should feel much better.

              Keep the celery and other veggies from the induction list handy - these are your good carbs so eat all 3 cups allowed. Plus, keep satisfying eggs, meats, broths on hand for whenever you're hungry. Drink lots of water. Pretty soon, you'll be through induction, adding additional healthy food to your diet, and shedding the burdensom fat.
              ~Susan
              49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

              Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
              2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
              but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

              .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
              (((on temporary break)))
              Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

              "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

              sheesh

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              • #8
                Re: Back Again :*(

                I just want to thank all of you for responding to my email. I am happy to say that I am on full day 3. I am kinda lightheaded. I feel tired and a little weak. I know that it is induction flu. I WILL get through it. Boonie Stomper mentioned broth which I know contains ALOT of salt. This may be a stupid question but can I melt a chicken buillon cube in a cup of water and drink that? Also I notice when I am on atkins I seem to have muscle spasms in my calves . What can I do to prevent them, maybe potassium supps?
                " Just do it " -Nike

                Mini goal : 160 lbs

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                • #9
                  Re: Back Again :*(

                  I take potassium suppliments because I felt so washed out, with all the water, and I am in the deep south and sweat like a pig! They have made a huge difference in me. It's in the book to add that suppliment if you experience the leg cramps because atkins is such a diuretic too...
                  Gald you are full steam ahead. That flu will pass as you know, it means good things are happening and more will be gained from it on the other side....I have been reading alot....the chapter after induction...
                  74 8/1/06
                  SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
                  2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
                  Jess Female/51/5'3

                  www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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                  • #10
                    Re: Back Again :*(

                    Hello Sourpuffgirl,

                    This is day 4 of reinduction for me and I'm finally starting to feel a little better. I too made several attempts to get back on induction after my last (true) re-induction attempt but I would only fail by blowing my 2nd or 3rd day with junk. I'd ask myself why only to conclude that I'm an emotional eater and I have to much going on to address my issue right now. Imagine, putting daily issues ahead of my health - LIFE!

                    A very crude reality check which left me totally embarrased and ashamed has given me the absolute resolve to face my issues head on and get my health and body back. I must take control of my life and my physical well-being.

                    We can do this!!





                    HW236/SW231/CW220/GW170 re-induction 11/25/07
                    F/38/5'5

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                    • #11
                      Re: Back Again :*(

                      Way to go Smiley, I know you will do great. I have put off getting back to atkins and now that I am fully back, day 20 I feel like I have not felt in the last 3 yrs. I cannot believe how good I feel. I mean today my big revelation is, nothing hurts. IN july, my back hurt so badly, one muscle just stayed pulled. At night, it bugged me, and you know today, I realized, "oh my gosh I cannot even remember feeling that pain"...

                      Drink your water, find an agreeable exercise, and eat-Atkins!!!!
                      74 8/1/06
                      SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
                      2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
                      Jess Female/51/5'3

                      www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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