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    3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

    Hi Everyone!

    I am really determined this time. I started Atkins in 2003 and lost 66 pounds in 10 months. THen in 2004 I had a hysterectomy which of course threw me off for a while. I got back on the wagon, lost the 20 pounds I gained with the hysterectomy, then hit another wall this past march when my asthma kicked in. I have been battling it since then, but I am so determined to get well.

    I have one more week of steriods. My blood sugar is totally out of whack. but this morning at 3AM when I couldnt sleep because of all the asthma meds, I picked up DANDAR and started reading from the beginning. I am up to chapter 8 now, and I remember why I am a low carber. Insulin Resistance. PCOS. Diabetes in my family. ANd I started remembering how good I felt.

    Today is day one of induction. So far so good. Cheese and bacon Omlet for breakfast, Steak and cauliflower for lunch. Dinner will be Either chicken or pork with a salad. I have limited my coffee intake to 2 8 oz cups with just a tablespoon of heavy cream. I have taken my suppliments and have already drunk 96 oz of water. And I am not hungry! THat is the amazing thing.

    The next couple of weeks are going to be rough. I know tomorrow will start the headaches from HECK. We are also getting ready for a trip to Disneyworld with the kids for the week of Thanksgiving. I am going to need all the support I can get.

    I have been lurking today around here. You all are so supportive and helpful. I am looking forward to becoming a regular poster on these boards.

    I should mention too, the doctor gave me the go ahead yesterday to start exercising again. It has been since August since I was allowed to step foot in a gym. SO I am starting to walk and on monday I will go back to slowly work up to my normal running routine again. Probably more walking than running at first...

    Thanks for listening!!
    Karen





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    Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

    Welcome! Glad you joined us!! Cannot wait to see "less" of you LOL


    Rachel
    SW Louisiana
    I can do it!







    October 30,2006

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    • #3
      Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

      Hi there! Welcome to STAC! Sounds like you started the diet off right, you read the book! It truly is inspiring isn't it?
      Female

      Reached Goal: 6/6/07 120, 27% BF
      Hurt knee: 11/08
      Restart: 5/10/10 Stats unknown as of yet!


      My journal: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=14218

      Goal Pictures - I reached it, and now I need to get back there!

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        Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

        Welcome to STAC, Karen! You have found the right place ~ i am so happy you are posting! It is sometimes a little hard to make that leap from lurker to poster but i know you will find that this is a wonderful & supportive place and you will be very happy here! And we are so happy to have you here...

        Keep us posted on your progress... you know this plan works as it has for you in the past and it will again. We are here for you ~ just let us know what you need!

        Female, 35 ~ 5'6"
        Start Date: 6.21.2005
        New Start Date: 4.5.2010
        Overcoming sugar addiction one day at a time.

        "The body cannot be cured without regard for the soul." Socrates

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        • #5
          Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

          Hi, Karen!

          So let's get down to brass tacks. Pull up a chair (here, put on these bunny slippers) and really think about what messed you up the last two times. Really delve into why you feel you failed. What do you plan to do differently than last time?

          Take an inventory of all the things that have triggered you to eat and fall off the wagon. What are you going to do the next time something happens that triggered you the last time?

          I'm not trying to kick your everloving little butt as soon as you walk in the door. At the same time, I never want you to have to go through induction flu ever again!

          This time make it for real! This isn't about perfection. This is about persistence! You will do this!
          ADBB Moderator Emeritus
          My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
          Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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            Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

            JoviMom, You have joined the right forum. Glad you remembered where the support was.



            41 pounds down and counting

            If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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              Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

              Hi JoviMom,
              Once you go ADBB you never go back. Support and motivation is always here for you, for us all. When ever you feel like your having a hard time, get online and get some feedback. Remember this not a quick fix, this is Atkins for life. So stay connected, we're here for you. Welcome back home.

              ~ Chris


              Re-Started on 1/2/008, F 5'3, 47
              SW 229/ CW 229/ GW 150



              "Some Things Are About to Change"

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                Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

                welcome back to Atkins. Come joiun the treadmill trekkies challenge as you walk your way back to your top condsition again.

                Nt2 late discovered her asthma was triggered by some foods when she did the OWL rung too so check out those post too when you get there.

                Speaking of Disny we already got some topics on that too so you are all set to cruise through there low carb too.
                by the book atkinseer

                started 6/1/02 at 313
                goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                  Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

                  Jovi Mom, welcome! Determination is on tough puppy to get ahold of...Keep bringing your determination here, and it will just get bigger...We are all determined
                  Determined to do it right this time!
                  Determined to get all our water in
                  Determined to eat the legal food at our phase
                  Determinded to reintroduce exercise and do a good job at it
                  Determined to take our suppliments
                  Determinded to make this a way of life not a short term fix!

                  As dessertstorm as pointed out and many others, you have come to the right place! We need you, and you need us!
                  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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                    Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

                    Originally posted by cleochatra
                    Hi, Karen!

                    So let's get down to brass tacks. Pull up a chair (here, put on these bunny slippers) and really think about what messed you up the last two times. Really delve into why you feel you failed. What do you plan to do differently than last time?

                    Take an inventory of all the things that have triggered you to eat and fall off the wagon. What are you going to do the next time something happens that triggered you the last time?

                    I'm not trying to kick your everloving little butt as soon as you walk in the door. At the same time, I never want you to have to go through induction flu ever again!

                    This time make it for real! This isn't about perfection. This is about persistence! You will do this!
                    LOL! It is funny you should ask me this! I actually did this yesterday morning.

                    The thing that takes me off track is my Asthma. (Well, the first time it was having surgery and having to eat the food in the hospital) The second I go on Steriods, My blood sugar is totally out of wack. The cravings start, then I am starving ALL THE TIME. When I am actually on the WOE and I am not on steriods, nothing deters me. Not even peanut butter which I could eat by the gallon normally. I am usually a salty type person.. so sugar really never did bother me... only when on Steriods.

                    Of course this is totally a normal reaction according to my doctor(s) and the Pharmasist. They keep telling me that breathing has to be more important... which is true most of the time. I have been in and out of the ER with it...

                    My asthma has been really bad since March. 23 pounds in 7 months when I think about it isnt bad considering I lost more than that in 2.5 months before.. However, I do need to get the eating in control. I am on steriods until Thursday. It looks as if we may have kicked it this time around. If that is the case, I should start losing the cravings about 4-5 days after they stop. I am taking Chromium and L-Glutimine.. but the steriods seem to over power them. But when I come off, I hope they will kick in sooner as I have been taking them for over 6 weeks now solid.
                    Karen





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                    • #11
                      Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

                      Thanks everyone for all the welcomes!!! Until March I only had a 12 week problem after surgery (2004). I know what I need to do. I just got to get the control back to do it.

                      Posting on another forum was my life line the first time around. THat forum has become such a downer now (woe is me kind of thing) that I had to find a new place!!! I need someplace that I can get my butt kicked when I need it, but also the support of those who know what a struggle it can be sometimes.

                      I thought I would post my progress pictures. Right now I am looking about what I did in December 2005 (Black outfit) http://www.crochetlegacy.com/Journey.php

                      I am so looking forward to joining you all here!
                      Karen





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                      • #12
                        Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

                        Karen! You are beautiful! Ohmygosh! I could have sworn that was your mother in that first picture - you look soo much younger now! You can do it! Glad you found us! continue to post.


                        Rachel
                        SW Louisiana
                        I can do it!







                        October 30,2006

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                        • #13
                          Re: 3rd time around Actually... But more determined than ever

                          Originally posted by RachelnLa
                          Karen! You are beautiful! Ohmygosh! I could have sworn that was your mother in that first picture - you look soo much younger now! You can do it! Glad you found us! continue to post.
                          Thank you Rachel! You make me blush!! I can tell you I feel SOO MUCH YOUNGER now!!
                          Karen





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