Mind if I join you guys....

[PaulaMM]

even if it's more like the fifty second time around for me?

Learning to stop eating when satisfied, versus stopping when the plate, bag, or package is empty, is my biggest hurdle on Atkins and off. I'm also going to try to be prepared for inevitable stalls so that I don't let frustration and disappointment knock me off plan.

Anywho, here I am and this time, I'M READY.

[Sweet Strudel]

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Welcome Paula

This is a great bulletin board with tons of informed and friendly people. You will surely get all the support you need and then some.

Its really only my 2nd time around and I'm finding the weight is coming off at a much slower pace, but nevertheless, its coming off. This WOE is a lifestyle change for me as it should be for all people who do Atkins. Its not a diet, nor should it be undertaken as such. But more than the loss of weight, its the health benefits you get from this WOL, thats the most important, at least for me it is....weight loss is a pleasant bonus which is why I started in the first place....hehehe.

Glad to have you aboard...stop by often!

[Discolemonade]

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Hey Paula, put your dinners on a smaller plate and if it's a bagged item buy the smallest bag. If you have a big bag of something portion it out seperately as soon as you get home and only eat the portions! BEST of luck to you though luck has nothing to do with it, it's YOU who's in control.

[PaulaMM]

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Oooh, lots of good advice already! I do have a few small plates I could use, although they have cartoon characters on them. That would definately be a new eating experience!

And I'm trying really, really hard to remember that my health comes before my vanity. Unfortunately, no one has ever said,"Can you believe how much healthier Paula is now? Wow, her health looks huge in those jeans!" I'm just going to have to keep in mind that I'm doing this for ME.

Thanks for the advice Disco and Strudel!

[floydgirl]

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Welcome, Paula. We're thrilled that you are here! Your last thread really cracked me up. Good to have you here.

[DragonflyMoon]

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Welcome to STAC, Paula! A lot of us folks are not on just our 2nd time around... so no need to worry about that! Some of us have had to face that we have a sugar addiction, and that is a tough one to deal with, however, it changes one's perspective pretty quickly. I used to look at Atkins like a quick fix or something temporary ~ not anymore. Once i had the "epiphany" i realized that this is something i will have to face for life. And that indeed changes things!

I'm glad you are here! STAC is a great community ~ i know you will love it!

[harmony3098]

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welcome paula!

[Mickkey]

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Welcome Paula.

[PaulaMM]

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Thanks everyone!