Tomorrow

[schellie]

hello all! I feel like Ill never get with the program. I vowed to start on the first of the year, but I really need to start now. I know and feel the agony of my weight and my lifestyle. I was doing so well, and then i was pregnant, and since then, honestly, feel like I could care less about myself. i cant worry about my kids so much and leave myself out, or I may not be here one day. So tomorrow Im starting over, and doing my dang best. I have NO idea what I will have or do over chrsitmas, but i will NOT give in. anyone have any ideas how to handle christmas without telling everyone what you are doing, and are not cooking for all the parties?? Please help!

[julirama723]

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First off, good for you for not waiting to start! By the time January 1st hits, think of how much better you'll feel, and how much lighter you'll be!

If you don't want to tell people you're doing Atkins, just say you're trying to eat healthier, or you gave up sugar, or you gave up refined sugars/flours.

There should actually be quite a few things you can eat at a Holiday meal--turkey, ham, veggies, relish tray. Why not prepare a salad, side dish, or dessert that is legal for you? Just say you felt like helping out, you don't have to let on that it's low carb. There are some GREAT recipes here, as well as on Linda's site:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

If you're going to parties, eat before hand, and drink plenty of water during the party. Focus on spending time with others; ignore the foods that aren't good for you!

If you're going away for the holidays, like to a relative's house, bring legal foods with you, or go grocery shopping. Buy veggies, string cheese, pepperoni, beef jerky, etc. You could just say you don't want to impose and you bought some of your own foods.

Hope this helps! Once again, great idea to start BEFORE Jan 1st...that way, by then, it's not a resolution, it's a habit.

[not2late]

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Welcome back Schellie!

First thing's firstust off your DANDR 2002 and re-read the Induction Chapters.

Then look at the Foods list and the recipes in the back of the book and the recipes here. Seek out and stick to the "legal" foods during Christmas and New Year---roasted meats, steammed veggies, etc. Avoid the sauces, beverages and other things that aren't on the list. For desserts/sweets, you can make something legal like pumpkin mousse or cheesecake--just be careful not to overindulge.

[Chasin2Kids]

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Glad you're here, and the best of luck to you over this crazy holiday season. YOU are important, and YOU matter. If Mama doesn't take care of herself, she can't take care of anyone else. So YOU do what YOU need to to make this work for YOU!

[schellie]

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I wish I could say Im sick and cant go But, that cant happen. Im just scared. I feel its so easy for me to say, ok I just quit. Anyway, thank you all so much for the welcome, and the ideas, I really need them. Its not hard for me to lose weight, just hard to stick to a program. I LOVE the induction foods, so Im hoping I can do better this time, and NO CHEATING. I WILL make it through Chrsitmas just to prove to myself Im not a wimp.

[Chasin2Kids]

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You are too important to quit! You can do this!!

[I'mCurvin]

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Hey there! You totally rock !! a good question is "Why Wait??". I agree w/ some of the others, just think how much you will feel better by the first of the year! This is a lifestyle change, not a yo yo diet. So mentally prepare yourself for it, or you WILL fail. This is an awesome group for encouragement and support. Stick to it and remember if your determination is limitless your success will be , too!! We can do it!
Sara~

[MaggieBE]

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The best thing you can do for your beautiful children(looked at pics, how cute!) is get the weight off. For a long time I would tell myself that with the children I didn't have the time to diet. Spending more time in the kitchen and not with my kids. However that was an excuse. Since starting Atkins I do spend more time in the kitchen but I spend more time with my kids too! I think I am a better mom now.


You are gonna do great!

[schellie]

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I had a discussion this morning about my realixation with my hubby this morning. We went to Madison (wisconsin) this weekend for a christmas gathering. Our oldest daughter was swimming in the pool, something I LOVE to do. So many things I could teach her. Where was I? On the side by the table hiding in my sweats. I cant BEAR the idea of anyoneseeing me in a suit. My hubby said the same thing. He says hes fat, but hes happy. Well has not that large, hes solid, and has a few minor areas. I KNOW that being back here, talking, exercising, and just eating this way I feel like a million bucks. i dont know why I cave in, but I will not be in Madison next year on the side lines. I will have fun with my girls! So anyway, today is my day 1, and I just am flat out excited. Im gonna start my running today, and do cleaning, and maybe even a video later. I wanna nto be tired and be happy again. Thanks for listening and the advice! Its much needed!! What would I do without you guys?

[Gstfox]

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I feel its so easy for me to say, ok I just quit.

Don't say that. You're setting yourself up for failure. You can't quit. You aren't a quitter.

I'm with you on the bathing suit thing. I don't want to be seen either, but I'm determined to be in a bathing suit by this summer. Glad you are here. It feels good to have all the support you need.

[schellie]

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Thank you so much for the insight. I guess Ive just been setting myself up for failure. I really really want to keep this up....and for good.