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[Uniquely_Ambi]

Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I used to be on Atkins back in 2004/2005. I was doing great on it (lost 65 lbs.), but then I just stopped. I tried getting back on the wagon, but kept failing and eventually gave up. I've now gained almost 100 pounds back.

I'm not on Atkins, but am thinking of trying it again. It's the only WOE that ever worked for me. I'm scared I won't make it though.

I was diagnosed with bipolar type II a year ago. Since then it's been a trial of medication. My meds are mostly regulated now, but my pdoc is still playing around with dosages. I still have a hard time though. I'm also very, very miserable at my job right now, which doesn't help things. However, I'm very, very overweight and my health is starting to suffer big time. I'm only 25.

I guess I'm looking for support and words of encouragement that will help me get started on this again. I'm so ashamed of how close I got to my goal and how much I've slipped and gained. I'm very ashamed of myself. I want to get through the shame though and start working on my health again. It's just hard. Very hard.

[Desertthorn]

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I Amber, welcome home. I am so glad to see you back. We have the Second Time around club just for folks like us. Come down and join us.
Lynne

[dreamof145]

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Welcome back. Congratulations on the decision get back on track. We're all afraid of failing when we start anything new, but with the encouragment from the people here, you will make it. This is a great support group with lots of friendly people who will help you. Don't look back, just forward to the new you!!

[RachelnLa]

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Glad you found your way back to us. Welcome. check in when you can, start a journal, grab a challenge. It's all about starting the foundation to make this a way of life. The support here is amazing!

[2big4mysize]

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hey amber welcome back. missed you. sorry you don't like the new school teaching job. How are you and DH doing?

while Atkins will not help bipolar it will help you with your self image issues.
come on back and start in the morning then you can detox this weekend and have lots of energy for school on Monday.

[jimmie 48]

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i so remember you!!!!
amber, it's about time you showed up around here!

the last time i saw you was when the ..... we don't want to speak of that.

it's good to see you again and welcome back!

[Outback Jess]

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Hey Amber, boy are KNOWN and MISSED, and REMEMBERED!!!
I think 2big is right, get started, so you can detox and feel so much better this next week. I know friday's are hard, you've work long and hard all week, the kids are at the end of their rope, and you can't wait for the bell to ring! Keep coming back, it will be the boost in moral that you need...

[knicknack]

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hi amber, welcome back! STAC is the perfect place for you! My advice: post every day! The good, the bad, the fears and the successes. That'll help you out. So even when you're not feeling so great, if you know that we support you here, that hopefully will help!

[stickin2it]

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Welcome Back Amber! I think a lot of us on in the same boat... I can't help with the disorder but I can support you any way I can with this woe...make sure to post- good or bad! It will keep you going... good luck and keep us update!

[knicknack]

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Hi Ambi, how's it going this morning? Still hanging in there?

[Brook]

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Hey there, Amber!! Of COURSE we remember you! You've been sorely missed! I'm so glad to see you back.

You get to be human, you know. You've had a lot going on, but you're here again - and we're still here to support you and cheer you on every step of the way. :hugs:

[Babs]

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Hi Amber, Welcome back to Atkins. I gained my weight back after losing 65+ pounds and am losing again with the help of ADBB. The main thing for me is to be armed with good Induction foods at all times, so when I feel the need to eat, it's right there. Hope to see you around!

[jroche5998]

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Of course we remember you, welcome back!

[Uniquely_Ambi]

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I started Atkins tonight. My husband is doing it with me. We had seasoned chicken wings and a salad to start us off. I did my shopping and I have my snacks. Hopefully this will go well for me.

I finally weighed myself and I'm so ashamed at how much I weigh. I really can't believe I've done this to myself. I'm angry and upset, but there's not much else I can do other than make a change.

I hope to be successful with this. I've decided that teaching is not the career for me, but I have to finish the school year first. My in-laws are sending my dh and I on a cruise in mid-december as a christmas gift, so I have this cruise to help me get through the first part of the school year. Dh and I have never been anywhere together (we've been married for a year and a half), so we're very excited about this trip.

The school year is very challenging and getting through it is very difficult. I cry after work most days and I have horrible stomach pains in the morning and at night. I've had many bad things happen this year. It's hard to focus on my health when all I want to do is hide under a bag of chips, but I have to do this for me.

Enough ramblings for now. Sorry about all this.

Thanks for the support. It really makes me feel good to see how many people remember me and care. *hugs*

[2big4mysize]

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woo hoo for you a cruise with DH.

since class room work isn't for you any idea what you want to do next?