honestly this has to be my 4th time around :-x

[ashley041185]

I know it's embarassing... In February of 2004 I found out about this diet and gave it my all I finally lost control in July of 2004... I lost a total of 33lbs going from 192-159 I looked and felt absolutely great... Ever since I was 7 I've had a problem with my weight... the rest of my family has always been petite and I've always felt like the outcast being 5'8 medium build and overweight. I now stand back at induction stronger than ever, it's coming up spring and I can't spend another summer in long sleves and jeans... I felt the best in my life at my lowest weight..(even though its still not what my doctor whats me to be at) I was honestly content being that weight.. my blood pressure lowered I had more energy then ever and what's best is I was never hungry.. despite receiving no support from my family or friends considering everyone seems to have such negative feelings about Atkins.. I feel as if it is the only diet that has worked for me. I've tried weightwatchers and it just made me want to eat more of that low fat crap cuz the sugar left me cravig.. Anyway, I'm not going to ramble anymore, just thought I would let some hot air out. I think you guys are all wonderful and how we all can relate is awesome. When I have a bad day I just go on here and read all the success stories and it always seems to perk me up and give me so more ambition.

[mitzimarie]

Re: honestly this has to be my 4th time around

Hi, Ashley!

Welcome... and, NO NEED to be embarassed. Here in this forum, we have all "been there and done that." Post often, OK? We will all get through this together. This board is really great, isn't it?

By the way, you are absolutely gorgeous!!!

Stay strong, and see you around...

[jsj0305]

Re: honestly this has to be my 4th time around

Welcome to ADBB....and please, take it from someone who know, no need to be embarrassed....TRUST ME!! LOL I have been down this road too many times to count but whatever happened..happened for a reason... So put the past behind you and look ahead to to summer filled w/ shorts, tanktops, and all that cute stuff....I know I am for the fist time EVER! LOL

Oh yea, please remember, that no matter how much you weight, always be comfortable in your skin. Don't wear pants and long sleeves in the heat b/c of something as silly as weight. You are beautiful no matter what you way and you always deserve to be comfortable no matter what. It took me a LONG time to get this, but I finally do and thank God! It was getting wayy to hot to wear that stuff anymore!!!

Keep it up and I am sure you will get down to where you want to be. Just remember why you pushed so hard to get down to 159 in the first place.

And I for real know what you mean about feeling like an outcast in your own family. I am the second oldest of 4 and the shortest by a long shot..and to make matters worse, I am the only one w/ my body shape..hips, a butt and all. aBut you knoww hat, what makes me different, makes me beautiful. Never let yourself feel out of place. Have the self esteem you did when you were 159, after all you are the same person on the inside.

Sheesh, I know this was long, but I really hope you like it here at ADBB and if you need anything PM me.

Have a great weekend!!

[heatherm422]

Re: honestly this has to be my 4th time around

Hi Ashley and welcome to the group! We are all in the same boat so jump on in and join us! This is my second time around, at least LOL, and I find the board really does help!!

[sofarsogood]

Re: honestly this has to be my 4th time around

Hi Ashley

We have so much in common! I'm 5'8 and have always been the chunky one in my family of skinnies too. Also, this is not just my second time on Atkins either (I've lost count unfortunately).

It's too bad you aren't getting any support, but there may be hope. At first, everyone in my family, my friends, and my husband all put down the Atkins plan and told me how unhealthy it was, etc. But after a couple of years of seeing my success they have changed their minds. My parent's have even adopted low-carb as a way to lower their cholesterol and my husband is now doing induction with me. So your family may change their mind, but if they don't then just keep coming back here to get your support.

Hopefully, neither one of us will fall off the Atkins wagon this time.

[Scooterjam]

Re: honestly this has to be my 4th time around

Welcome to the club Ashley!!! We'll all help any way we can!!!