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Wow!!!
So I started this Atkins journey two weeks ago and originally I had posted that my official Day 1 was the 19th simply because I was getting into the groove of it so to speak starting on the 17th (I was following the rules but wasn't sure of my portions and was not on fitday, etc.) but I am honoring the getting into the groove weekend start because I was doing what I was supposed to do although I am adhering more now to the Fit Day percentages of fat/protein/carb, etc. Well I was feeling very good this past two weeks despite some TOM bloating anxiety and decided to count in starting on the 17th - so I weighed in today on Day 14 and I cannot believe my results!!!!!!! (Updated below in signature)
Beyond just the numbers I would like to share the ways my life feels so much better after two weeks:
1. A sense of well being - my emotions are more stable than when I was in the vicious carb cycle and overall I am just more positive.
2. More energy - The first few days were tough but now I wake up before the alarm on many days and I sleep SO well.
3. I am back into loving the gym - I actually want to work out and as my body is shrinking in conjunction with feeling more positive and confident I just want to keep working out more!
4. Fabulousness - When I was feeling crappy and again, in the vicious carb cycle I wasn't that motivated to really 'show up' for life - I have a bigger smile now, I walk more confidently and I really put effort into my fashion/appearance - I'm not even near my goal but it doesn't matter.
5. My skin - all of this water, more exercise, and no more sugar processed food and more veggies - my complexion is glowing - I don't even have to wear as much makeup as I used to because I am so happy with my skin tone.
6. I was truly in **** - feeling lousy and heavy, emotions everywhere, feeling generally depressed, etc. - I never want to forget that because I don't want to forget how important this is.
7. My jeans! A pair that I have not been able to put on up until this point I can now wear (a little snug but they'll get looser)
Long post I know, but I just had to express this and hopefully anyone reading and feeling discouraged on induction will find some inspiration from it.
THANK YOU ATKINS!!!!!
(BTW - I will now be moving to extended induction)
Beyond just the numbers I would like to share the ways my life feels so much better after two weeks:
1. A sense of well being - my emotions are more stable than when I was in the vicious carb cycle and overall I am just more positive.
2. More energy - The first few days were tough but now I wake up before the alarm on many days and I sleep SO well.
3. I am back into loving the gym - I actually want to work out and as my body is shrinking in conjunction with feeling more positive and confident I just want to keep working out more!
4. Fabulousness - When I was feeling crappy and again, in the vicious carb cycle I wasn't that motivated to really 'show up' for life - I have a bigger smile now, I walk more confidently and I really put effort into my fashion/appearance - I'm not even near my goal but it doesn't matter.
5. My skin - all of this water, more exercise, and no more sugar processed food and more veggies - my complexion is glowing - I don't even have to wear as much makeup as I used to because I am so happy with my skin tone.
6. I was truly in **** - feeling lousy and heavy, emotions everywhere, feeling generally depressed, etc. - I never want to forget that because I don't want to forget how important this is.
7. My jeans! A pair that I have not been able to put on up until this point I can now wear (a little snug but they'll get looser)
Long post I know, but I just had to express this and hopefully anyone reading and feeling discouraged on induction will find some inspiration from it.
THANK YOU ATKINS!!!!!
(BTW - I will now be moving to extended induction)
(Start 1/16/09)
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