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Today is day 31 for me. It's the very last day of August. For anyone new, or anyone lurking, or anyone arriving today, lost and defeated, this is my account of the month.
Exactly one month ago today, I stood at the door to this diet, defeated, so overweight, no energy almost to even rally and pursue this lifestyle again. I really did not have confidence in my own will power. I was defeated by my own selfish desires, and addictions, drowning in hopelessness. I was not so sure of the promises Dr. Atkins makes. I only know that I like his foods alot. Give me the meats and the butter, and some veggies. Give me fish, and shrimp and steak. Eggs and Bacon, I'll take that too. Cheese and cream,dont leave those out.
Friends, I feel like I was given a miracle. Today, I am 14lbs lighter. But I am so much lighter than that. I have lost guilt, condemnation, fear of illness. I lost aches and pains. I have lost confusion, depression, and being irritated constantly. I have lost anger at myself and the ability to blame others for everything. I have lost clutter in my world, and that's just the loss.
I have gained strength and energy to make this daily walk. I have gained an appreciation for this second chance, this new day. I have gained confidence, peace with food, well being. I have gained endorphine highs every morning. I have gained mental composure. Most of these things were settling into place at the end of the first week, I have walked almost 25 days in this state and enjoyed weight loss along the way.
I had one emotionally challenging time, coupled with exhaustion. It rocked my world. I took care of myself, I slept extra for 2 days, and refused to allow food to be my source of relief. I made it through that challenge, and it was rocky.
To any one there in my first week here on the boards. I expressed a desire to lead my daughter out of a food centered lifestyle that was leading her to the very early edges of obesity. It's her 31st day too. She is still with me. I carry our momentum, but she is following. I am so grateful to have a nother chance to teach from my life's successes and mistakes. Both are so important.
14pounds seems like NOTHING! compared to everything else. Thanks for reading my life, the truth. If you are out there, and you need Atkins, you need to make this step, all of these things have happened for me and many others. The first big steps are hard, but with daily focus, committment and hard work, you will be standing on your 1 month anniversary saying very similar things.
Exactly one month ago today, I stood at the door to this diet, defeated, so overweight, no energy almost to even rally and pursue this lifestyle again. I really did not have confidence in my own will power. I was defeated by my own selfish desires, and addictions, drowning in hopelessness. I was not so sure of the promises Dr. Atkins makes. I only know that I like his foods alot. Give me the meats and the butter, and some veggies. Give me fish, and shrimp and steak. Eggs and Bacon, I'll take that too. Cheese and cream,dont leave those out.
Friends, I feel like I was given a miracle. Today, I am 14lbs lighter. But I am so much lighter than that. I have lost guilt, condemnation, fear of illness. I lost aches and pains. I have lost confusion, depression, and being irritated constantly. I have lost anger at myself and the ability to blame others for everything. I have lost clutter in my world, and that's just the loss.
I have gained strength and energy to make this daily walk. I have gained an appreciation for this second chance, this new day. I have gained confidence, peace with food, well being. I have gained endorphine highs every morning. I have gained mental composure. Most of these things were settling into place at the end of the first week, I have walked almost 25 days in this state and enjoyed weight loss along the way.
I had one emotionally challenging time, coupled with exhaustion. It rocked my world. I took care of myself, I slept extra for 2 days, and refused to allow food to be my source of relief. I made it through that challenge, and it was rocky.
To any one there in my first week here on the boards. I expressed a desire to lead my daughter out of a food centered lifestyle that was leading her to the very early edges of obesity. It's her 31st day too. She is still with me. I carry our momentum, but she is following. I am so grateful to have a nother chance to teach from my life's successes and mistakes. Both are so important.
14pounds seems like NOTHING! compared to everything else. Thanks for reading my life, the truth. If you are out there, and you need Atkins, you need to make this step, all of these things have happened for me and many others. The first big steps are hard, but with daily focus, committment and hard work, you will be standing on your 1 month anniversary saying very similar things.
Who hooo! WTG!
...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..." 
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