I am miserable

[hollytingle]

I have been at the forum for awhile here and there. I haven't stuck with the plan in a while. I want to (have to) get back on the band wagon...I am around 170 lbs and only 5'3. I don't want to be any fatter...I want to lose this weight once and for all. I am miserable. I am a carbaholic. I need support. I guess that's why I am writing this. I am starting tomorrow. I am going to buy the things that I need and recommitting myself to this WOE. I need all the advice support I can get...

Thank you

[meena-beena]

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Come on over to the second time around club!! We'll give you a cuddle and then push you right into program!!!

Hope to see you there!

[mitzimarie]

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Hello, Hollytingle

As you can see from my stats, I have been where you are... At just under 5' 3", I was as wide as I was tall at my high weight. Your starting weight is not that bad. I want to reassure you that this CAN be done!

I promise you that the first week is the hardest. And I can't stress enough the importance of a clean 2 week Induction. It will change your system around to where you feel so much better... your cravings will be gone... you will have more energy... you will develop a pride for yourself that will carry you to success.

Meena is right... the STAC (Second Time Around Club) forum is a great, supportive place. Over there, we've all been where you are now. Stick close to the board, post often, and ask questions.

Believe in yourself...

[ckb2hot]

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I was where you are and it's an awful feeling. I had done it before and was very successfull (50 lbs) but gained it all back and alot more. Just recently (last week) I was having this battle and I finally told myself 3 days clean knowing that if I could get that far I would more than likely be off and running. The other thing I did was test low carb recipies before I started so I had in hand several dishes that I knew I liked and I could have the fixins waiting. Finally do a grocery shopping trip just for you and your plan. There is nothing worse than trying to low carb when all you have is a few cans of tuna in the cupbord. I know you can do it and believe me I was in this exact funk about starting too. I am now 8 days in and have lost 7 pounds.

[jimmyolsenblues]

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don't beat yourself up. the past is the past , tomorrow will take care of it self.
All we have is today. Do the best you can right now and everything will be okay. atkins works for me because it supresses my hunger, and over all i eat less. i enjoy the meals on induction, it is a good way of life for me.
I wish you the best of luck and strength.

[HarlemUSA]

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Hollytingle, is not as bad as you think. I fell off the wagon last year around December and struggled for months about how was I ever going to be to restart again. Before I started I decided that I would start preparing myself by making sure everything I needed was in the kitchen and available at a moments notice and today is my 15th day and I feel great. And yes the first three days where really challenging, but you can do. We support and enourage you.

I have been at the forum for awhile here and there. I haven't stuck with the plan in a while. I want to (have to) get back on the band wagon...I am around 170 lbs and only 5'3. I don't want to be any fatter...I want to lose this weight once and for all. I am miserable. I am a carbaholic. I need support. I guess that's why I am writing this. I am starting tomorrow. I am going to buy the things that I need and recommitting myself to this WOE. I need all the advice support I can get...

Thank you

[kristenxo]

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I've been where you are (as have many, many others here). It sucks, but beating yourself up isn't going to get you anywhere. I wish I could count the days I spent feeling like a complete failure because of my inability to start/stick with the plan. I finally stopped focusing on how "bad" I was and decided to get positive. I can honestly say that this time is different. I've stuck with the plan for one whole week now (MUCH longer than most of my previous attempts!) and feel great. I approached it with a positive attitude this time and it's made a world of difference. The STAC is a great forum, you should definitely check it out! Also, I've found keeping a journal is helpful. It keeps me accountable and there are many great people on that forum. There are lots of very insiriping stories to read there too.

[plsmachic]

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I am also a carboholic, sometimes miserable, 5'3" Atkins-dieter.
I plateaued at 170 also...

But now I'm in the mid 150's and still going. Hang in there! You can and WILL do this! :hugs:

[Lamby-pie]

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You are not alone.

There is no hurry to reach goal. The damage CAN be un-done.

We can do this!

[hollytingle]

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I just want to say THANK you everyone for the support! I will check out the STAC!! I am starting today and I know I have to think positive...I can't express how much thanks I give each and every one of you for replying to my post!

[mitzimarie]

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I love that picture, Hollytingle! You are a beautiful girl and your son is a doll.

Looking forward to hearing more from you - post often, OK?

[ckb2hot]

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I wish you the best of luck for today. Stay busy and don't get to wrapped up in what you are going to eat. It'll be exciting to have day one under you belt!

[hollytingle]

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I will be sure to do that!! Thank you!!! Ya'll are so very sweet!

[plsmachic]

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agreed - your son is a handsome lil man

[ckb2hot]

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How'd you do today?