Super-Glued to the Wagon

[Wanabmrsbateman]

Well, I think it's safe to say i'm not alone in the re-re-re-re-re start group. I'm sure there are plenty of us here somewhere. I restarted once again on the 1st of april, back from november when i jumped off the wagon(notice i didnt use "fell" because really when you shove things in your mouth im pretty sure its a concious decision). Anyways, from aug to nov 07 i lost 30lbs, then gained back 19lbs between dec-until now. Damn holidays and my lack of self control, well moving on. So, i'm back for the 800th time as ive said before but this time i can say is honestly different. My other attempts at atkins although successful in weight loss havent really "changed" my attitude towards food. This time for some reason something clicked and now im just over it. I'm over obsessing about food, i dont think about it all the time, i dont get excited or look forward to eating, i just do, i just eat when i need to and stop when i want. This may not make sense to some of you, but for me this is a huge huge revelation that i believe will be the most important tool in my weight loss and lifestyle change. I do plan to have a reeses cup eventually, but i dont think i need an entire box anymore. So, i wanted to tell those of you who understand that even though you sometimes jump off the wagon, its ok to get back on without feeling ashamed, because you just might super glue yourself to the wagon this time. Good Luck!

[abouttime]

Re: Super-Glued to the Wagon

Welcome back!!!! It sounds like you have a great attitude this time around. Im just re re starting too and i agree. this feels different for me too. I need to make a change and i owe it to myself!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

[Outback Jess]

Re: Super-Glued to the Wagon

Hey Wannabe, glad you keep coming back to something you know works for you! I know it too!

[HulaMom]

Re: Super-Glued to the Wagon

Aloha!
It sounds to me like your attitude and your body are now in alignment. I'm working to that too. I remember from my first time that, with Atkins, food became this necessity rather than a hunger or craving. That is when my body was really turning to the fat for energy.
I'm also a big believer in PEACE. You have the peace in your life, and the comfort with letting go of your fat. Mentally, you need to be ready to be a thinner person. You need to be ready to release -- rather than holding tightly, under a defensive mode. You need to feel at peace when your head hits the pillow at night. If you are peaceful, then your body's ways can put its focus on releasing the fat.
I suppose the mental part isn't really in DANDR but it has been a spiritual principle that holds true for me. Stress and anxiety reek physical damage in ways that are not well understood by our society. We need to be very conscientious about rejecting negative and detrimental elements when we have a choice.

Boy, I'm feeling philosophical this morning!
Peace to you!