Since I didn't see a 3rd, 4th or 5th Time Around, I am posting here

[finallygettingitright]

Actually haven't re-started that many times, but I am so disgusted with myself it sure seems that way.

I am back now though to stay - I know this is the ONLY thing that works for me and will not fall back into bad habits again !!

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and pray that I can inspire others the way that many here inspire me !!

Have a GREAT new week,

[Outback Jess]

Re: Since I didn't see a 3rd, 4th or 5th Time Around, I am posting here

Hey Angie, glad to have you here...I have to tell you when you finally figure out that this is the ONLY way for you and your body, something really clicks...
We tend have that inital success and then throw it away, and FOREVER try and get it back and still dabble in our old ways....Then the time of "disgusting" kicks in, and for ME, I came to the end of that, after a 3 yr battle and I came to realize, "THIS IS IT, THIS IS A WAY OF EATING THAT WORKS FOR ME.
So, this time around I've observed how good I feel, how energized I really am, how much better I function with these foods....It's not a diet any more, it's truly a way of eating that puts me at my best in a day! It's the fuels that really work for me...
Once you finally get this point, everything changes...
I hope you are there, it's sounds like you are working right towards a destiny!

[finallygettingitright]

Re: Since I didn't see a 3rd, 4th or 5th Time Around, I am posting here

Jess, thanks so much for the encouraging words. You are right...it did click. I finally realized that no matter what I did/do, carbs are my downfall. Nothing wrong with that, it is what it is.

I just took my starting measurements and weighed. Talk about being sick - I am glad I knew I was fat, or I would have probably had a heart attack

I look forward to getting to know everyone and working together to better us all.

By the way.........you look AMAZING !!!!! Way to go !!!! You are a true inspiration to me and many I am sure !!

Thanks again for the welcome -- I am here to stay this time, NO turning back. The old way, my way or whatever DOES NOT work !! Thank God I finally realize that, took me long enough LOL

[Evermind]

Re: Since I didn't see a 3rd, 4th or 5th Time Around, I am posting here

Welcome back!

I did ask whether they would be willing to set up a forum for the "bazillionth try at the second time around", but for some reason, they didn't want to take up the space........so we're all here, whether it's the second time around, the third, the fifth, or the two gazillionth.

And it's stuck for me, too!

[BabyGotBack]

Re: Since I didn't see a 3rd, 4th or 5th Time Around, I am posting here

Hey, Angie! This is my 3rd time this year re-starting. Like you, I've discovered after two years of trying other 'diets' this is the ONLY thing that works. There are a lot of reasons some of us have been restarting (over and over), but all that matters is that you are here now and ready to go for it.

This time around, food variety is of upmost importance to me. Part of the reason I floundered before was b/c I kept eating the same 'legal' foods and didn't try to incorporate all the available recipes and options that are out there.

I haven't been on this board very long, but it has been a lifesaver to me. I hope it helps you stay as focused as it has for me.

[AlaskaGirl]

Re: Since I didn't see a 3rd, 4th or 5th Time Around, I am posting here

Hi Angie- I am in your boat. I can't remember how many tries this is for me. Empty carbs are poison for me. I have found out since I stopped eating them that I don't need my presciption antinflamitories that I take for arthitis- that is enough of a reason to stay on this plan and incorporate it into my life. The other benefits will be good too

Good Luck,

Julie