Remember Me??

[meena-beena]

It's Tanya, aka meena beena. It has been waaaaaay too long since my last post and my waistline proves it. I'm having serious recommit issues to work through. Mostly they are all hubby related--we get into an argument and before you know it, the ice cream vanishes.... I know you can all relate.

It's not easy to admit being human and giving in but that's where I've been for these last few months, in Downyville eating ice cream and chocolate and bread and anything else I could stuff down my face.

The thing is though, I feel terrible. I have constant headaches and am grumpy all the time. I also have zero energy and lounge around all the time. That's not healthy for me or my kids (I have 4). I also have trouble concentrating or keeping focused because of that cloudy feeling.

Hubbers and I are trying to work past our "issues" but I really think they all boil down to one and that's my issues with low self esteem and how I make everyone else miserable because of it. I can't help that I feel terrible just now but I can begin to do something about it (again). I'm afraid though, afraid to fail and oddly enough, afraid to succeed.

So I've decided tomorrow is the day. Win, lose or draw the battle has begun! I'm off to make and install a new ticker.

[OzLover]

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I remember you meena-beena!! I have missed your posts, your insight & your sense of humor! It is wonderful to see you back on the board today. I'm sorry to hear that you & hubby are having "issues" but glad to hear you are working through them. As I remember your self esteem/confidence increased as you succeeded in this WOL. I know you felt good & had great energy. You can have those things once again!!!

Looking forward to hearing how your journey goes & really looking forward to seeing you succeed!! I'm so happy you are back my friend!

How is cranky bottem? She must be approaching her first birthday!!

Glenda

[clogger]

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Welcome back, meena-beena! I look forward to seeing you around the board. Best of luck to you and your hubby.

You can do it! You will succeed.

[meena-beena]

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It's so good to see you Glenda--did you change your username???? Miss crankybottom (lol) is nearing the big 1st birthday. It's on the 15th of this month actually.

This is her in the flesh--lol.


And this is me and my meena bean. I know--eyebrows need a tweeze and the face is all a smoosh but it's me all the same, lol.

[OzLover]

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I did change my user name. Totally zoned out letting you know that fact!

Miss Cranky Bottem is beautiful!! As is Miss Meena-Beena is the princess I remember! It is so wonderful to see your smiling face! How are the boys?

Post often & check into roll call. We are here to offer our support, hear your frustrations & celebrate your victories!! You CAN do this!!

Glenda

[TheDogAteMyName]

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Welcome back! I love how you've thought this through and are willing to work your issues out. When momma ain't happy...nobody is. I've been there, done that Glad to see you back on the wagon.

[Outback Jess]

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Hey Meena, welcome back...ok, time to roll up the sleeves, you are gonna feel a million times better this time next week, after you break the addiction cycle and really get into ketosis...You will remember how good it feel this time next week and how your mood will soar....Find your most favorite day from last time and cling to the memory of it as you propel yourself through this next part!

[cheribaby]

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Hey, Tanya! Just like you, I have recommitted, too! We can do this, I know we can!

Your girls are gorgeous!

Good luck!

[SandyL2002]

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Welcome back Meena.. of course we remember you...

[partytrouble]

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hi meena!!!

welcome back, girl!! so proud of you for recommitting. i am sorry you have had such a rough time. nice job on identifying the REAL problem, now begins the work!!

we have missed you and are so glad you are back!!!!!!!!!!!

PT

[whereami]

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Welcome back and good luck on ur journey....Hopefully you will get back on track quickly and start feeling better!

[MorningGlory]

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Hi Meena!
Nice to see you back here....I think a lot of us are in the same boat with a fall off the wagon and some weight gain. It's a good sign that we come back though...look forwards, not back.
You're right....feeling crappy about yourself tends to take over how you react and interact with others. Hope all these messages of support to you give you a lift and get you going with your re-start!

See you on the board!

MorningGlory

[meena-beena]

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Thanks guys. It's so good to see so many new and old faces around here. I have a serious case of the I CAN'T FOCUS ON ANYTHING RIGHT NOWitus--lol and on top of that I have the worst headache going and not to mention the shakes are no fun but I mean business this time!

Thanks for asking about my boys. We just moved two months ago and those two are my troopers. They're getting too big too fast! My oldest will be 10 this year! This is the tribe right before we moved.


Well, I'm off to the maket to make the house Atkins friendly. I got rid of all the junk last night so now it's time to bring in the healthy stuff. I feel like crud though so I'm going to make the trip as fast as possible--lol.

[partytrouble]

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make good choices at the store..i always find it fun to shop for induction...always get some marinated mozzarella, bacon, etc...yum!

[meena-beena]

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The trip to the store was bizzare. Cheese is out because I binge on it so I stocked up on staples like olives, meat and legal veggies. I'm planning to make induction as bland and simple as possible to nip any cravings in the bud and then start introducing new things slowly--testing before I move on.

I found myself looking at things I KNOW I can't buy, like sugar free pie!!! I actually had it in my hand considering the carb count per slice. Can you believe that. lol

I found something I'm a bit excited about though. Anyone know anything about Stevia? I found it in packet form and thought it'd make a nice substitiution for Splenda in my decaf in the morning. Splenda sometimes stalls me and sometimes it causes cravings.