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[Laceylyn1031]

Im so embarrased to even be posting on here!!!!!! Well I tried a few weeks ago and I failed miserably the first day So now here I am and its my 5th time! I read the book all over again this weekend and got myself all pumped. I need to do this!! All of my shorts that I bought last year after my big loss are tight as heck and even my bathing suit is getting tight, grrr. Half my problem is coming here, I get busy with work and totally lose my support group, Im just going to keep failing if I dont sit my butt down for a minute and read and post. I also need to keep up with my fitday. Ok there are my goals...lets see if I can stick with them!! Off to drink more water and go for a walk!

[LooseShoes]

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Welcome back, Laceylynn!
I tell my kids that they're only a failure if they quit trying. You can do this! Sometimes it takes a few trial runs to get it down, so just get determined to do it for 2 weeks. You'll feel so much better by then that it will be no problem to stay on after that. Be sure and take your measurements and weigh so you have a good starting point. This board is a true blessing and inspiration, so check in often.

It's good to have goals and to actually put them down in writing. It makes you more accountable. You can do this! Don't beat yourself up for the past. You can only start from where you are, and this is it. If you keep this up, you'll be so glad you did.

Stay strong and check in if you're getting weak. The success stories can keep you motivated and don't forget to look at the pictures.
Have a good day and stay on plan!

[Laceylyn1031]

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Woohoo, now thats a pep-talk! Thanks very much.

[LooseShoes]

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I have a little (OK, maybe a lot) practice talking myself out of stupid things on occasion. And, with 2 kids, I've learned to be a motivator at times. Stay with us, and you'll do great!

[SandyL2002]

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I agree.. Tell yourself.. I am going to get through today.... and then the next day comes...and you say I am going to get through today.. and before you know it weeks have gone by

[Laceylyn1031]

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You guys are all amazing!! I love coming here! Today I woke up aweful...sick to my stomach, headache, chills, shakes...horrible!! I decided to go to work for a few hours and by noon I was starving!! I came home and ate a hamburger patty with swiss, some cucumber and a cup of coffee and I feel much better! Im so determined!!

[Mickkey]

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Welcome back. You've got to make time. You've got to make time for you. Make it, push it, shove it, do it. You can, you just got to do it. You know the drill, just get it together and make it happen.
We'll be here if you need us.

[harmony3098]

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hi laceylyn, your dog is gorgeous! i have a flashy brindle...i love boxers. they're so much fun. welcome back. i am doing induction again also...i'm 5 or 6 days in...i've actually lost count...anyway, after my third day, my cravings vanished. i've never had this experience...even my first time, the cravings were strong and seemingly constant. this time, they are gone. i am amazed. stick with it. i know it's difficult. it took me a dozen times of restarting to actually make it through my first day! i'm proud of you for coming back instead of hiding in shame and anger! it's all a part of the process. hope to see you here again!

[Mickkey]

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Laceylyn....that pic of your dog is adorable! I love it. He is so cute!

[booklady]

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One day at a time, that is the only thing that makes it work for me. I just think about today and do not think about what I am going to do tomorrow other than having the food I need on hand for tomorrow of course.
Also, watch your language when you talk about your diet, say I can do do this, I will do this, you said here are my goals, let's see if I can stick to them. That kind of talk is setting you up for failure, you are not commiting. You have to commit, and you can do it !! Just take one hour at a time if you have to. It has to be a life style change, not a diet. Our daughter and son in law are living with us for a while and they made a cake up yesterday. You think it was not hard to look at it, so we covered it wth foil and put it out of the way where we would not see it. We chose to not eat it. We want to be thin and healthy more than we want to eat that cake.
Journal every day and if you are frustrated or even angry that you cannot eat something you want, vent in your journal, that is what will help. just remember that every food you crave, is still going to be there when you get to maint and can start to add a few things in once in a while. Those foods are not going to disapear and that is what I tell myself when I think of a restaraunt I can't go to right now, or a favorate food I miss. I know I can never ever go back to eating the way I did, but eventually when the weight is off and I am in maint, I can occasionally have a bit of my favorates once in a while.
You got support here, take advantage of it, start a journal and we can all post there and encourage you,
you can do it this time, it is up to you !!!
Stephie

[Laceylyn1031]

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Thanks again for all your support! Youre right I do need to watch my language with this, I have a lot of self confidence issues, all due to abusive relationships in the past. Im really trying to get over that battle, Ive been with Jeff for 4 years now and he still hasnt gotten me out of my shell. I know I can do this!!

Boxers are the best!!! Ive always owned dogs, and they've all been great but Santana is by far the best dog Ive ever had. She's such a goofball and she makes me laugh at least once a day! Jeff really wants a brindle, they're all gorgeous!! By far my favorite breed!!

[Outback Jess]

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Ok Lacey, here's the deal girl...Make coming here a priority, it provides you so much motivation! That's key to you staying focused and making advances on your goals....YOu seem to get very pumped here, to don't let a day go by....
I agree with the part about being a quitter, only quitters are the real loosers, the rest of us, are still trying to gain control...and when you get a string of days with control, don't throw them away for any sweet thing that will rip you off!
I know you can do this, you are one strong gal. I know Atkins words and I feel great on it...I refuse to cave in and give this up....Where I am, I've NEVER BEEN BEFORE! YOU CAN BE HERE TOO.

[DebOnAtkins]

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Wow Lacey we sound alike. I have stopped and started the program about 6 or 7 times. I know now that I was not working the program correctly. I was just eating meat and cheese and getting bored as heck. This time around I am paying attention to the book, the recipes, and actually making out a shopping list which really helps alot. You really have to prepare yourself ahead of time.

So here I go again, hopefully a little better prepared for what is ahead!

Good luck!

[DebOnAtkins]

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Wow Jess you look great!

[booklady]

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Hey, where are you !!! I hope you are doing well !! Please let us know what you are up to and how you are doing !!!

Stephie