why oh why do i find this so hard!!!

[jodidi]

i was supposed to start 21st Jan i think, but by the end of the day I had talked myself out of it. "i dont like the food...it's too hard...yada yada yada!" It truely is pathetic. I should of posted straight to the board but instead I hid and carried on eating as normal so now I've proberly put on weight .

I really want to do this, I have to get my head round this.I've started reading the book again. When I was younger I had control over food I ate in moderation and I was lovely and slim. Now food has control over me and i'm fed up of it but I cant seem to get it to let go .

What can I do ???

[*Emma*]

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Its your two year ADBB-versary!

is there something about this date that makes you come here? lol

I cant say anything to make you do this, if you want it enough, you'll do it, if you're not quite ready, you'll talk yourself out of it...

the more you post here, the more likely you are to stay on plan, we guilt trip you!!!! haha, no, but we keep you accountable, or at least, thats how it works for me!

Best of luck!

[irwin46]

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hi i know how hard it can be to get started.. u pump urself up, think, i can do this! and then something looks yummy and you tell yourself you can just start tommorrow.. just start monday.. trust me, ive re-started 3xs since january 16th. :/ but my advice that im trying to follow thru with myself is 'one day at a time.' everyday it gets easier, and this board does hold you accountable. they offer amazing advice, and if you need to post 6xs a day for support post away!

it's exactly what your quote says 'in a year from now, ull be soooo glad you did.' good luck and get on ur way!!

[jodidi]

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Thanks,


I do need to be held accountable. I try to do the plan on my own as well and I think I need to let my family know I am doing this, my mum, dad and brother low carb anyway and my mum will cook me anything I want when I visit them. Also my in-laws try to help when they know i'm on a diet and as me and my hubby live on the same street they often ask if we want tea and my mother-in-law offers to cook me anything as well. I think tho that I have failed so many times that I dont want to tell anyone but its like giving myself an excuse to fail because no one know am trying to eat on the Atkins way, anyway.
So like I said I need to tell my family and let them support and encourage me and to post on this board for support and "guilt trips", lol!

[UrbanShaman]

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You have so much going for you. You have a want for change, a family that is used to low carb and will help you. You have all the tools for success right where you need them. You CAN do this. We believe in you! All it takes is that one baby step towards your goal and it soon becomes hundreds. Good luck and post as much as you can. The people on this board have been where you are and where you are going as well. Use them.

[Carb Addict]

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You may need to ask yourself some tough questions and find out what is at the core of your eating habits? Sometimes it is a self esteem thing and we truly don't believe that we are worth it. Self love is tough. We can come up with a gazillion excuses. In the end, you have to believe that you are worth making these changes that will change and create a new life. Are you ready to take that step and selfish for probably the first time of your life? Just some thoughts from someone who struggles too.

[blue996]

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I found it very helpful to tell everyone close to me (friends, family, and co-workers) that I was doing Atkins and trying to lose weight. Before I would keep it a secret so no one would know that I had failed. Now I feel accountable to more than just myself.

[dreamof145]

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So happy to see you back. You can do it. You have the determination to do it. Make some solid goals, plans and come here often to mingle with the great people who are filled with motivation and encouragement. Write out why you want to do it, write out how you are going to do it and don't look back. Go forward and make it happen. We're all here for you!

[jodidi]

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Thanks everyone


Yesterday I wrote out what my goal is and how I am going to reach it and what the benefits will be so I'm going to print it out and stick it on my fridge.

[Bettestress]

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May be a cliche', I think I heard it on Oprah, but I like to remind myself..

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels."

[ttdriver]

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Nothing jump started me as much as reading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution over and over again until it finally *clicked* in my head. The plan makes so much sense, is very healthy and is actually EASY to follow once you clean the carbage out of your house and stock your pantry with the allowed foods. Choose some kind of enjoyable exercise routine AND STICK TO IT .. Commit to both the plan and the exercise for 2 WEEKS .. you can do ANYTHING for 2 weeks! After that, re-evaluate how you look and feel .. decide if you want to continue to look and feel that way (my bet is, YOU WILL!) and stay the course, one day at a time ...

YOU CAN DO IT!

Betty

[mom2ryan]

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Betty,

Thank you for posting. I went online this morning for inspriation to begin and immediately saw your post. I've put off going back on program because of my sugar addicition and unwillingness to let it go. This has been more a mental challenge for me than anything else..and fear that I will once again fail. Thanks again for being led to share it's made a difference for me.
Reese (mom2ryan)

[Maxine]

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Don't give up on yourself. Believe it or not, we are all our best cheerleaders! Take that first step and change your life.

I loved what Bettestress added to her post! "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels".

You can do it! Getting started is the hardest part.

[mom2ryan]

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Thanks Maxine! I'm going to post "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels" right here at my desk!
Reese

[BeanPole]

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I agree with Betty. If you commit to the two week induction plan and don't plan any farther just yet, then you can make a decision later on what to do. Mini-goals always make everything easier. It makes the long road seem so much shorter and not so overwhelming. Every time you get a craving, tell yourself that you can wait to taste that one thing until so-and-so date if you decide its worth eating. Chances are, by the time you reach that date (such as the end of the two week induction period) you're probably going to feel so much better and have lost some weight and will want to keep going. Thats how it worked out for me. I told myself through induction that I could wait two weeks for that ice cream or chocolate cake, that it would still be there when the two weeks were up. I lost 11lbs during that induction period and there was no way that I was going back after that! I fall off of the wagon sometimes, but I get back on as soon as possible and keep going. You can do it!! And if you need some support, you know where to go!