And so it begins...

[syrnett]

Hi all... just started my Day 1 of induction this morning... did all the grocery shopping yesterday, cleaned out all the stuff that needed to go bye bye from the kitchen, etc.

I had done Atkins with great success once before. I originally started out at 265 and was able to get down to 205. Then I rebounded back up to 235. At that point I went to the dark side (WW) and got back down to 220... but alas, here I am back at 235 again... and returning to what works for me... Atkins.

I have my "before" pictures taken... front, side, and back in a pair of gym shorts... Im just disgusted looking at them... that isnt me. I am very much torn at whether or not to post them. I want to... but possibly after there is some progress and a set of "after" pictures have been made.... on the other hand, I feel that just "sucking it up" and showing them would be humbling and help me stay on track... any ideas or input on this?

Anyways, I just wanted to stop in and say hi and let you know I will be around... alot!

PS - For any of you that may remember me from the first time around (almost 2 years ago!) feel free to say hi!

Take care,

Erik

[ttdriver]

Re: And so it begins...

GOOD LUCK ERIK!! Do what works and do it for life!!

As for your pix, I would post them everywhere I could .. make extra copies, keep them on your refrigerator, your bathroom mirrors, anywhere that you will see them often.

I still keep my before pix here and also around my house .. as well as my current pix so I can see that what I have accomplished is what I plan to be for the rest of my life. No going back to that BEFORE pic. Never.

Betty

[Ensifer]

Re: And so it begins...

Welcome back, Erik. With a little hard work and determination, you will be at your goal in no time. Be sure to check out all the water, exercise, and measuring challenges and if you get a chance, swing by the STAC (Second Time Around Club) forum and say hello.

Good luck.

- Tom

[syrnett]

Re: And so it begins...

GOOD LUCK ERIK!! Do what works and do it for life!!

As for your pix, I would post them everywhere I could .. make extra copies, keep them on your refrigerator, your bathroom mirrors, anywhere that you will see them often.

I still keep my before pix here and also around my house .. as well as my current pix so I can see that what I have accomplished is what I plan to be for the rest of my life. No going back to that BEFORE pic. Never.

Betty

I tell you what... I am really letting the fat fly in these pics... if they werent shirtless, I wouldnt have an issue... Its literally painful for me to look at.

I have a feeling you are going to say post them anyways... lol...

<sigh> Who would think this would be so hard... lol.

-Erik

[ttdriver]

Re: And so it begins...

I have a feeling you are going to say post them anyways... lol...

BINGO! Post them anyways!! We can't share in your success unless we see how far you've come!

COME ON, MAN....look at my "beached whale" pic ...

Betty

[Isabeau]

Re: And so it begins...

Hi and welcome aboard!

[Shelly Lynn]

Re: And so it begins...

Hi welcome,

i dont think that i was around when you were here the first time around, but i am here now. so have you started a journal, just curious?

shelly

[syrnett]

Re: And so it begins...

Sure have... "Syrnett's Home for Wayward Wookie's" Thanks for the welcome.

-Erik