FOLLOW through-- I won't quit atkins...But please hold my hand!

[beebparis]

OK. LADIES... thank you soooo much.

i printed out all your answers & advice and glued them on little index cards.

I plan to carry one around with me each day.

i do not want to quit this... like you all said, I'm addicted!! I am! I'll eat one cookie and then just bingggggge all day.

I weighed myself and unfortunately i've gone up 3 pounds (beer/pizza diet. honestly, i'm surprised it's not more).

I'm going to do *everything* to be successful, and it's really just a matter of staying with it every second.

I have been through Alcoholic's Anonymous (last year was rough, dealing with depression and such)... i felt it was really helpful for my addictive personality. one thing that really stuck with me was how they say the moment you let your guard down your "addict" will sneak in. While you're circuit training, your "addict" is doing push ups.

It's a good metaphor for me to personify this addiction-- because it allows me to recognize the voice that says "its ok, just go off the diet. eff it." It's the addict voice, and once I can say that...it's easier for me to say... "ok, nope, bye now!"

I'm going to be all over this board, I promise. I can tell i've got a great support group and i'm sooo thankful.

[DragonflyMoon]

Re: FOLLOW through-- I won't quit atkins...But please hold my hand!

YOU GO GIRL!!!

I'm so proud of you! We're here for ya!

[Lady_Hawke]

Re: FOLLOW through-- I won't quit atkins...But please hold my hand!

*Holding Your Hand*
Steph never doubt that you'll make it! We believe in you!
That you have identified your "addict" is awesome! Now you can be on the look out for when she tries to sneak out when your head is turned - just kick her to the curb!
For me its a cocoon of fat that is trying to keep me trapped and little by little I am chipping away - for a while there my cocoon got thicker. I gained and gained even though every day I tried to get under control - I never gave up - don't you either! We are here to help you, encourgage you, support you and the best is to celebrate your successes!
Remember -"I never said it wouldn't be hard. I said it would be worth it!"
You are on your way! Your attitude is great and most important....you are here!
Wooo hooooo!

[Outback Jess]

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Steph,
Girl, you have figured out about your "addict" and when I approached this with that same mindset, I knew, just like you know what must be done...you must take back the power from the addict. You must take control and establish this WOL, and then cling to it, and allow it's truth's to be your truths..."Addict Truth" is a lie! Your addict will lie to you, and it does not care about you, it cares about the food!!! YOU CARE ABOUT YOU and WILL FIGHT FOR THIS WAY of LIFE!!!
I am so proud of you...
Prepare, Plan, Prepare,
Follow through,
Drink your water,
Exercise,
Eat right,
Enjoy your life and the powerful feelings you will get in ketosis and from being in control. It's a hard road, but to feel good on the journey is a wonderful feeling.

[RachelnLa]

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Congrats!! I'm so proud of you. Some days it's hard.. I won't lie.. but over time it gets easier and becomes more a part of your life

[schellie]

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I feel the same way you do. Food can truly be an addiction for many people. Buts its not looked at the same way, because to many people its not hurtng anyone and its not a drug...perse. Hang in there, and take things one day at a time. We are all here for you when you need us. The index cards are a great idea...a way to talk back when the addiction talks to you. Have a great day today!

[I_WILL_Lose_Weight]

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I'm so proud of you!! I'm glad you're sticking on and fighting the addict. We all are, and even you simply deciding to stick with it is encouragement for me to keep at it too We will *always* be here for you, and for anyone else who is feeling discouraged. Quite honestly this bulletin board has felt like an "internet home" for me. Home away from home in cyber land, and I'm sure other people who have gone through the atkins program with others on this bulletin board feel the same way