Im back

[despreteforchange]

I did the atkins program last march till about may and lost about 45 LBS. I remember the induction flu all to well and the cravings that seemed unbeatable but I got over the flu and forgot about the cravings after a few minutes. Well after I lost the 45 lbs about half of my goal weight I cheated, then I cheated again and then again. Next thing I know im off atkins and trying to convince myself of how much it sucked. Well a good 3 to 6 months after that I gained all the weight back plus some and have been hovering at the same weight ever since.

Today I had a wake up call as I was walking into krogers to buy grocerys I noticed I was winded just from the parking lot to the front of the store. Then to make matters worse I felt ashamed of the grocerys I bought which included some normal healthy foods and alot of junk food including doritos, ice cream sandwiches, little debbies etc. Here I am feeling sorry for myself for being a fat bastard and yet Im doing nothing about it. I deserve the dirty looks when every year my pants sizes go up 2 to 4 inches. And Im going to do something about it "again". This time though Im going to approach it as a lifestyle change instead of a diet like I should of done last time. There is no quitting date just a set goal of weight loss then maintaining it. I can and must do it this time. Im in my mid 20's and so far they have been lonely and misreable. Im going to enjoy the later half of them and get my life in order.

I dont really need any advice as Ive read the book and have been through this before but encouraging words would be helpful.

[Effie]

Welcome! I could have written that post myself. It is all too familiar. I also did Atkins once previously, for about a month. I think I lost about 10 pounds - nothing like your 45. Now that I've joined this second time, I'm realizing that I really didn't get it before. I know for me, the failure of my first attempt has helped me greatly on my current journey. Like you, I'm not giving this an end date. It's just how I eat.

Here's to hoping you can learn from your past mistakes and continue on this wonderful, healthful WOL! :hug

[MontanaRebel]

Welcome! I could have written that post myself

I can agree with that statement except I hope I don't start over again and remain focus!!! Johnny :guns

[carbcounter999]

Welcome! I'm a recent 2nd timer as well, having lost about 35 lbs and then had most of it creep back on. I actually had to look at the name on the post to see if I had written it! I know for me, this time is going much more smoothly - before I would let myself cheat, order a pizza now and again and was still losing weight. But I've gotten the message - all that did was lead to me cheating more and more and more and then piling it all back on. It's a bit more slow going this time (although I didn't weigh until day 6, so maybe it's even faster!). I really related to your grocery store experience - I would often buy lots of junk and feel ashamed as I went to the checkout, walked my cart around the store praying not to bump into anyone I knew and making up fake excuses if I did (going to a party, etc).

I know you can do this. Just be happy you do too :icondance

[ttdriver]

YOU CAN DO IT! Set your mind on success!! Don't settle for anything less!

NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THIN FEELS!

Betty

[MontanaRebel]

Me again lol

One of my main goals will to be to run a race with you in Florida when I move down there....Johnny :hug

[Checkers]

There are alot of us here that have fallen off the wagon and gained the weight back so you've come to the right place! Check out our 'second time around' thread in the main forum if you haven't already. Best of luck to you!