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    It all started with a vacation to Disneyworld in August. I didn't stick to the plan at all because I wanted to eat what the family did. Stupid I know but when I got home I was only up 2 pounds after nine days of cheating. So my messed up mind starting thinking.........hmmm only 2lbs up after 9 days what would another few days hurt? Well I found myself starting Atkins over, doing a few days then back to cheating. I stayed away from the scales because I really didn't want to know. I started to feel unhealthy again. I became sluggish, bloated and my acne roseca came back full force. I have PCOS and my face was clear for the first time in 6 years. Then the depression because I had let myself go once again. With every look in the mirror I saw this bloated red face and it was a constant reminder of how I failed. So I continued to eat!


    Last week I got on the scale and it said 193!!! I've worked so hard to lose the weight that I did and that ugly 200 was lurking around the corner again. I am determined to NEVER be 200 again!! Well here I am 9 days later and down 12lbs. I am a few pounds shy of my pre-disney weight. I feel great and happy again. I cannot believe what a positive effect Atkins has on my well being. I have much more energy to play with my 2 sons and my face is starting to clear up.
    H 5'7, Female 37
    Here we go again 3/10/2010.
    80 pounds to go!

    Mini Goals
    1) 10lbs gone 3/18
    2) 15lbs gone 3/24
    3) 20lbs gone 4/16















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    Re: Back on Track......Finally.

    Hey for my 2boys. Congrats on your weight loss and for having the courage to come back. I totally hear what you are saying - it's a vicious cycle. I was in such a rut and I couldn't believe how ashamed I was for giving away my power and self-control to food. I am determined never to give it away again - this way of life just makes you feel too good. I have been back for 14 days and feel fantastic. Best of luck.





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    • #3
      Re: Back on Track......Finally.

      Welcome back...I hear you.. Last night I kept thinking one bite won't hurt...But oh boy it will... This is just the way I have to eat for now on...
      Sandy
      40th birthday June 27,2009


      Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
      Current Weight 271
      Goal Weight 150
      Female/40

      Mini Goals
      #1-Get into 260's-
      #2-Get into 250's-
      #3-Get into 240's
      #4-Get into 230's



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        Re: Back on Track......Finally.

        Your story sounds just like mine, except that we didn't go to disney. We had to move into my parents house while we were searching for a house to buy (long story). Anyways...I did all the cooking for everyone and with the stress of trying to buy a house I got of plan. I half started a couple times but not really. Now I am back and right on track and so glad I did. Congrats on the 12 pounds!! Keep it up! You are stronger now!
        sigpic~Starr~
        Mini Goals
        Clean 2 week Induction
        220- 6/20/09 !!
        210 -
        199 -
        185 -
        175 -
        165 -
        155 -
        Final Goal 150!!!
        Starr's Story


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        • #5
          Re: Back on Track......Finally.

          formy2boys,

          I so know the drill. I did the same thing earlier this year. Started over, blew it off, started, cheated, started, cheated...on and on. I felt so guilty that I couldn't hardly stand myself, which only fueled the fire.

          Good news for all of us...we found our way back! I'm glad you're here on the boards with us. Look forward to seeing your posts.
          "Confidence is the companion of success"

          Female
          Age 56
          5'9"
          Restarted 2-4-09

          1st Mini Goal - 5 lbs - Met 2/21/09
          2nd Mini Goal - 10 lbs - Met 3/7/09
          3rd Mini Goal - 15 lbs - Met 3/15/09
          4th Mini Goal - 20 lbs
          5th Mini Goal - 25 lbs
          6th Mini Goal - 30 lbs
          End Goal - 35 lbs























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          • #6
            Re: Back on Track......Finally.

            Same deal here except I had my fun over my holiday and all for a few dates. That turned into a nightmare binge but I reread DANDR, Chapter 19: Eating in the real world. I paid extra close attention to pp. 245-246: When Bending Becomes a Binge. That saved me.

            Since this program is a WOL and not a diet, it's important to get into the mindset of how to work things in the real world. That's something I've been working out for the last two months and I think I finally got it wired into me and figured out a comfortable way to rework my choices in the "real world".
            Status: Rockin' OWL

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            • #7
              Re: Back on Track......Finally.

              Thanks for all the kind words. I am sure glad to know that I am not alone!!! This time there is no going back!



              Michelle
              H 5'7, Female 37
              Here we go again 3/10/2010.
              80 pounds to go!

              Mini Goals
              1) 10lbs gone 3/18
              2) 15lbs gone 3/24
              3) 20lbs gone 4/16














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              • #8
                Re: Back on Track......Finally.

                Good morning Michelle
                Glad you are back on track...and really glad you wrote about it....i just finished a binge...would you believe that i had a stomach virus (I think) and used it as an excuse to go off plan which ended up as a binge after going down 14 lbs. Getting back on track myself today so thanks Michelle and all......for the encouragement by proxy. Sheryl

                Start Date 8/4/07
                SW---211
                CW---201.5
                GW---150

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                • #9
                  Re: Back on Track......Finally.

                  Welcome back. Good for you, take control, plan to succeed and don't look back. Go forward to goal!!
                  Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                  Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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