Starting today......

[jitterbug134]

I did Atkins in 2002 and lost 40lbs quickly and easily. Ate manicotti at
Christmas time and never got back. Got diagnosed with Diabetes in April
and have thought about going low carb over and over. Today is the day
and I start out weighing 200lbs. Thanks to all of the posters. I have been
reading for a couple of months and you all are very encouraging.

Lisa

[Evermind]

Re: Starting today......

Well, you're certainly in the right place! That "just this once" thing is something I've tried a couple of times, with the result that I gained it all back, PLUS......<sob> This time, though, it's for keepers.

How are you feeling?

[kristenxo]

Re: Starting today......

Welcome. I recently restarted Atkins too.

I have the same problem - once I go off plan it's highly unlikely I'll go back (for awhile, anyway!). I'm soooo not one of those people who can cheat at dinner then go right back to Atkins.

Well anyway, good luck! This is a great place for support.

[island reina]

Re: Starting today......

i'm also a restarter, good luck in your weightloss. I hope i can manage to stay on the WOE and lose the weight and keep it off

[hrgillespie]

Re: Starting today......

Well your in the right place because we are all restarters!!!!!!! Thus the STAC title!

You can do this just set your mind in the right place and you can not fail! I think we have all come from a place where one time giving in = failure for us but what needs to happen is to come to a place where perfection is certainly your goal but also recognising the fact that you are human will allow you to falter but not fail! You can pick yourself up dust yourself off and jump right back on the bandwagon and use the slip up as a way to remind yourself why your doing all this in the first place. I just read a quote earlier today that was by Thomas Edison and it goes like this:

I have not failed 10,000 times. I have successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work. -Thomas Edison

[jitterbug134]

Re: Starting today......

Thanks yall for the support. Heidi that is an awesome quote!
I did very well yesterday, even did a mile on the treadmill.
Go me! lol I am ready this time. No cheats for me. I remember
how great I felt the last time I did this and I want that back.
I think it will really help with my Diabetes and I am here to
stay. Feeling good so far!

Lisa