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**kkat55** · October 4, 2006, 11:45 AM

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We're cheering for you!!

The secret...just don't leave the boards!! Let us help you in your fight. Start a journal (if you don't have one), read and post. If you hit a snag, post or PM someone for help. Make this such a habit that it becomes part of your life and it would be an effort to go off the program.

You can do it! We're here to help!

**NOTTHIN** · October 4, 2006, 11:49 AM

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Thanx for the support...I will definately journal this time around...

I'm looking for to sharing my trip to Onederland with all...

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**RachelnLa** · October 4, 2006, 12:22 PM

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Question... why are you starting on Monday? Just struck me as funny. You know, that whole "I'll start my diet on Monday." thing... I started on a Tuesday

Opps.. wanted to say Welcome and glad to have ya here. looking forward to hearing about your scale moving!

**Outback Jess** · October 4, 2006, 12:26 PM

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Welcome Notthin-yet!
You can do this, and it sounds like you are motivated and ready to go. Why not start now, why wait til Monday, do you have to get organzied? Do you need to make a plan...
Good luck hope you keep posting

**NOTTHIN** · October 4, 2006, 01:04 PM

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thanx every-one...yes, I am a planner, for the next 4 days, I will work on my water and walking to get myself feeling motivated, Sunday is grocery day...and if I don't have the right foods, I'll blow it with what I'll call a valid excuse...so...starting Monday I'll have the proper foods available, and a 2 week food plan written and ready for use...I know it sounds crazy, but I will spend the next 4 days pumping myself up for success, ridding myself of excuses, and preparing for a 14 day strict induction...I'll surely keep you posted...thanx again for the support...

**Outback Jess** · October 4, 2006, 01:30 PM

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Woah, you sound HIGHLY organized and motivated...
When I started, I had my 15 yr old staring at me, weighing in at 170 and standing 5'3. She was a couch potatoe, just like me and I was sitting right next to her on the couch, and I weighed in at 225. We were going nowhere, and I had been like that for yrs, and there she sat...I had to get up and do it for me, but I HAD to teach my kid how to turn it around...If I were to ask you why, what is the real reason behind your doing this again, I would have to admit that truthful shameful story, that right under my nose, I was allowing my child to learn destruction, and disrespect for her body and that's my real "why"...and Atkins works for me.
So, what brings you here...

**dreamof145** · October 4, 2006, 01:31 PM

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Welcome back! Have you figured out why you quit the last few times? Write out the reasons and make some plans to change your actions when and if these issues arise again. We are all here for you and want to share in your celebrations as you change your life-style and become healthy and fit!!

**HoosierMommy** · October 4, 2006, 04:03 PM

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Good Luck Notthin! These boards are VERY helpful and motivating! Ask away, cry away, worry away, whatever it is......we're here for ya!!

**NOTTHIN** · October 4, 2006, 06:40 PM

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outback...I took a look at my life, and it's a good life...I love my daughter, I love my partner...then why am I so miserable? Because as much as I love all of these people, I don't look at myself in the mirror, I don't like the me that keeps letting myself down...I'm good to my family, I work hard at everything...why this one battle that I can't win...I still don't know...I just have to do this now, for me...noone else...Maybe that will make all the difference...thanx all for the support...dreamof I will certainly take your advice...you guyz will be hearing from me plenty...thanx again...

**RachelnLa** · October 4, 2006, 08:11 PM

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Oohoo. Notthin, I can so relate. I tend to do and do for everyone else, putting myself low on the list.

I did sorta like you... planned ahead. I started the water and food part first.. got that down pat and then added in the exercise. mentally, I was unable to do all three at the same time. Now I'm incorporating exercise into my life - I'm thinking this way it will stick long term.

You can do it! Sounds like you are on your way!

**Outback Jess** · October 5, 2006, 02:41 AM

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I think it is important to touch, as you just have on the reason why you are back...and I think it is important to know why you quit last time.
I quit last time because I got bored. I over did it, all the time, and I had no balance, did not follow the book well, never found this place, and i burned out..So, I especially focus on changing things around often. I am over prepared! But, when I sense boredom, I make a change, so there is not a rut...When I get tired of it all, in the past that is an indicator to quitting being the next stop...now, it's a sign of over doing, and again, i shift exercise around. I have a wonderful daughter, and she is following in my footsteps...she is on atkins too. We are walking out of this place together. That keeps me honest and true, and always working with our true north!
Thanks for answering the deeper question, it will be far more motivating if you are working and doing for you, and not a distant party or trip or for people...
Look forward to seeing you on the boards today.

**NOTTHIN** · October 5, 2006, 06:14 AM

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RachelinLA...way to go on the 22 pound loss...I truely believe exercise is the key...Also, if we can find time in the day to take care of our loved ones, we can surely find time to take care of ourselves...to be honest, I look forward to the day my 9 year old doesn't have to say "Mom should you be eating that?" or "You're not supposed to have chocolate on your diet mom!" (LOL)...so here's to us, keep up the good work...
OUTBACKJESS...I never follow the book...I'm not sure I could...maybe that's my problem...I can't stand vinagerette dressing...it's french for me and lots of it...also steak with a whole lot of A1 sauce...also tic tacs and crystal light, all nono's, but I've managed to lose...slower but more content...any tips are always appreciated...honestly, I usually quit to try weight watchers...only lasts a week because I can't portion...aughh...This time it's all about me though...I'm ready to do some shopping! I don't know about you, but my personality does not shine through in sweatpants, baggy tees and sweatshirts...I'm about sick of elastic waist...well, off to work...by the way, I work in a bakery outlet...bread and cake all day long(LOL)!!!!!!!!

**stickin2it** · October 5, 2006, 06:15 AM

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Welcome Notthin! Sounds like you are on the right track to be successful at this woe this time around... I know my 3 biggest mistakes I made last time when I quit were:

1- stopped posting here... I think if I had let my fellow ADBBers know what was going on, they could have gotten me back on track much sooner, but I felt like I was letting them down.

2- did not explore any new recipes after about the 1rst 6 months and got bored

3- added things like lc crackers, alcohol, made too many lc desserts- was way too soon for these things

Don't make the same mistakes...not that you will!

And looking forward to getting to know you. This board is wonderful

**sillygirl** · October 5, 2006, 06:25 AM

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Hey Notthin! Kat is so right. Coming to the board on a daily basis is a wonderful way to keep yourself accountable. We are totally here for you!

I agree with others, I think you should make your very next bite Atkins legal and start immediately! You've got the mind set, now do it!

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