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    once again....

    Hi. I guess I will jump right in here. I started Atkins last year (approximately) and at 15 pounds from my goal weight, (yes, 15 pounds...sigh) I went through some real personal *bad stuff*, and resorted to eating. And eating. And eating. I put every pound back on, and added 31 to it. I managed this in less than a year. That is about 80 pounds in 11 months. I was so big, that my feet hurt, and my knees hurt, and I didnt know what to do, but keep eating. And I did, and at 34 I was the biggest I had ever been in my entire life. Then I got sick. So sick. After 5 weeks of being sick, I ended up in the hospital and loosing weight was imperative, numero uno, the big kahuna in my life after that. I FINALLY got the point that hey, you need to change your lifestyle in order to live, cause this isnt working for you sister. So I did. And following a diet my doctor and I worked up, I managed to loose 51 pounds (while quitting smoking..um hmmm..you go girl....). As I have been loosing the weight, I am realizing that weight loss that isnt "Atkins weight loss", it isnt the same. I was eating low(er) fat, low(er) carb, and managing pretty well, so Atkins to me, seemed the most natural progression for the results I am desiring. Fortunately I am past the whole carb craving thing, and already on a workout schedule, so although adjusting again will be tough, I would like to think it wont be as *painful* as induction would normally be. So, that is my story, how I got off the path and what led me to return. Thanks for listening.

    Sam
    35, female *235/177/140*



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    Welcome Back Sam!

    I also returned to what I know and what I know works for me to feel better, shed the weight and kick me into life!

    Keep us posted!

    Tracey
    SW 158/ CW 149.5 / Final goal ?? 125-130

    5'5.5 - 47 years young

    My Journal

    Boot Camp - April 19-23

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      So, it is the end of yet another week. Time flies when you are having fun. Hahahaha. I did good this week. Had 2 screw ups, but nothing severe to make me cry. LOL One day I had a cup of spinach in place of lettuce, thinking it was a salad listed vegetable, and last night I got a quarter cup of ricotta cheese, and after the 4th bite, I thought to myself, "Self, you cant have this yet". Good thing it was only 4 bites. That stuff is a sinful weakness to me. All in all things went well this week, no complaints, cravings or problems. Had a loss of 9 pounds. Only have 40 pounds left to loose, and each day that amazes me more and more. I have been on so many diets in my life, and I have never finished them. It is nice to finally feel that "I am really going to do this" feeling, as opposed to the "how fast am I loosing, I have to get this weight off NOW" feeling, which never seems to work for me and always, always turns into self sabotage and starvation automatically followed by binging. *shudder* As always, glad to be here, and hope everyone else had a fantastic week as well.

      Sam

      ps..thanks for the good energy Tracey!!!
      Last edited by surreys_princess; November 22, 2008, 09:33 AM. Reason: some days you just cant spell it all right...lol
      35, female *235/177/140*



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        Keep up the great job. Eating is a life long process! You are on your way to reaching your goals.
        sigpicCeeMarie 267/236/180 (-31 lbs!)
        56 pounds to Goal! I will do it!
        Next mini goal is 229 -
        Big goal 199 - Wonderland for my son's graduation!

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          You can do it, Sam! You've already done so well! Thank you for sharing!
          ~Amy~

          5'7", 24 years old
          (Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150

          1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs




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            So, the week is over. Another week gone by. Woosh, like the wind. LOL Anyway, lost the 9 pounds, and a total of 11 3/8 inches. Not entirely and overly impresed, but not sad either. My goal this week is only 4 pounds, so that is good. Haha. Well, off for my 9 mile Monday walk. Anyone coming?!

            Thanks to everyone who posted. It is nice to know someone reads my rambles. LOL

            Sam
            35, female *235/177/140*



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            • #7
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              Hello Sam,
              Welcome back indeed! Congratulations on your 9 pound and 11 3/8 inch loss. That-a-girl! You're well on your way to being the healthiest you'll ever be on the Atkins Lifestyle.
              So proud of you!
              Wishing you the best of health and lite.
              Happy walking!
              Love, Sherri
              MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
              HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
              Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
              Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
              New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
              1st mini-goal: 260
              2nd mini-goal:249
              2nd mini-goal:239
              3rd mini-goal:229
              GOAL :225




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                Originally posted by surreys_princess View Post
                So, the week is over. Another week gone by. Woosh, like the wind. LOL Anyway, lost the 9 pounds, and a total of 11 3/8 inches. Not entirely and overly impresed, but not sad either. My goal this week is only 4 pounds, so that is good. Haha. Well, off for my 9 mile Monday walk. Anyone coming?!

                Thanks to everyone who posted. It is nice to know someone reads my rambles. LOL

                Sam

                WOW - 9 miles! Are you somewhere warm? We had our first snowfall this am - couple of inches and of course in time for Monday morning traffic! LOL

                I'm jealous over those one week stats! What a great motivator!

                Have a great Monday!

                Tracey
                SW 158/ CW 149.5 / Final goal ?? 125-130

                5'5.5 - 47 years young

                My Journal

                Boot Camp - April 19-23

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                  Only place around here that is warm is in my head....lol We get our first snow Friday, goodness help me. I just spent 3 months in the warm and came back to the cold and my body just isnt adjusting. Haha, it must be the smart one!!!!!

                  Thanks for the continued support ladies <3



                  Sam
                  35, female *235/177/140*



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                    Argh....What a frustrating week last week was.........

                    I teeter tottered back and forth between loosing one pound and no pounds, and ended up staying the same. I lost 6 overall inches, but no weight. I am okay with that, as I figured I was getting close to that slow down point we get after a certain amount of weight has been lost. I figured I lost 57 pounds so far, and in under 5 months, so it was bound to slow eventually. My goal for the week was 2 pounds, which was not met, but definately was not from lack of trying. I also more than doubled my exercise, and figure I am maybe gaining some muscle. Anyway, I am okay with it, and I dont feel discouraged. Today. LOL I keep telling myself, this isnt about what it is, it is about what it was, and every day it isnt that, I am winning the good fight. Good luck this week friends.



                    Sam <3
                    35, female *235/177/140*



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                    • #11
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                      Hi Sam...a fellow Canuck. Seems I have been running into a few of us on the board lately.

                      You are doing GREAT. I envy the 9 mile walking. Thats a lot of walking girl!

                      As they say "work the plan and it will work for you".

                      We had some snow, but not too much. I can still see my grass through it! YAY.

                      This WOL really works. I adjusted my goal a bit and am happy with Size 10 or 162lbs. If I lose a bit more, good, if not, then thats okay too.

                      I have been dieting my entire life and this is the first thing that has EVER worked for me. Here I am 50 years old and finally something worked. Well, better late than never.

                      I really want to tone up a bit, but I really hate exercise..hmmm...that could be a problem huh?

                      I'm trying to adopt the "eat to live rather than the live to eat" theory. I think I've come a long way, but as always, a work in progress.

                      Nice to meet you. Come 'round to my journal and visit sometime!

                      By the way...B.C. is beautiful!


                      May 1/07~F~Age 51~5'6"
                      HW:221lbs~LW:163lbs
                      SW:221lbs~CW:17?lbs
                      Goal:Feel Good About The Way I Look

                      STRUDEL'S JOURNAL :canada:
                      FEP Points ~ 4

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                      • #12
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                        Oooops got on a roll there....and forgot to mention...I'm certain you are gaining muscle and losing fat. As we all have come to learn...muscle weighs more than fat and you are losing inches...YAY YOU!


                        May 1/07~F~Age 51~5'6"
                        HW:221lbs~LW:163lbs
                        SW:221lbs~CW:17?lbs
                        Goal:Feel Good About The Way I Look

                        STRUDEL'S JOURNAL :canada:
                        FEP Points ~ 4

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                          So, tonight is the Metallica concert, and of course we are stopping at the infamous Broadway Pizza so my husband can eat. I will have a salad at Mcdonalds or something I suppose. I dont find holidays hard, or get togethers, nothing like that. I do however find events harder to manage, maybe because I am out and not in a "secure zone". Most of the time, it really isnt the food I have issue with, but the alcohol. I think tonight it will be harder to not drink than anything. Ugh. I will try to not feel defeated today as the scale is still clinging to that 178, going into the second week of that now. I dont know what it is about the 10 marks I have so much trouble with, the last time I was on Atkins as well as this time. 180, then a pound or two, then I sit for weeks, then I break it, then I will get to 170, then loose a pound or two, then sit for weeks, then it will break as well. So, anyway, here is to not drinking tonight, yay. The concert better be so kick *** my head spins around. Argh.

                          Sam
                          35, female *235/177/140*



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                            Hello! I am also from Surrey - but Surrey in England!
                            Sounds like you are doing well. Have you started a journal? I absolutely love the journal chats forum and have already made some great atkins friends. x
                            224/200/165
                            F 38 (5'7)
                            Currently doing couch to 5K program to start running and loving it Check out 'Get Running' if you have an iPhone.

                            24 LOST 35 TO GO
                            Mini Goals: 200/190/180/170/165




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