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  • Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

    Embarrassed to be here at this point, but here it goes!

    After being so successful, I have let things get out of hand. I kept up my exercise routine, but stopped watching what I was doing. I am starting over again! Not as far away, but still considerable considering where I was. I got on the scale yesterday at 80 pounds over my goal weight. I feel like such a failure and have avoided being on the boards because I'm embarrassed by it. I hope my lack of continued success also doesn't derail anyone else, because this really does work. However, and this is a BIG however, it is FOR LIFE!

    So, how do I learn? I thought I had. Did I lose it too fast and think, oh this is a piece of cake (no pun intended)? Did it come too easy? I didn't particularly think it was easy at the time. Did I just fall into the yo-yo trap of "I lost it before, I can lose it again"?

    The bad thing, is that I knew better. Regardless, I am back on my journey, but once I arrive I want to unpack and stay settled. I guess, I never really moved into my new home. I still thought I was just visiting!

    So, here I am back on induction. Keeping my net carbs at under 20. Eating my veggies, drinking my water, taking my vitamins, and getting my exercise.

    OK, I'm through with the pity party! I am ready to go again.
    Don


    Before @ 360 At Goal 200


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    Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

    Hey, welcome back!!! don't be embarrassed. We all understand and know where you're coming from... the important thing is to get back on track. You can do it. You did do it before and you can do it again. Glad to see you!
    liz
    Highest wt 227
    Atkins start wt 215
    Restart 1/29/10 201
    Current 195
    Goal 149








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    • #3
      Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

      Hi Don I have left you a message on your journal post which I think is great your doing.Welcome back once again now lets make this the final time where you get your weight sorted once and for all.Good luck wishing you well.

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      • #4
        Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

        Hey Don,

        You will be fine. You know the drill. Jump back on board. WE are here for you!!!
        259/206/149
        Start
        8/10/09

        ***Total -53!***



        :dancingba


        Journal
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ilding-me.html

        Tell us about your weather and where you live...

        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-tomorrow.html

        Challenges
        Goal Met:
        9,10,11,12,02,03 Mileage
        9,10,11,12,01,02,03Water
        10,
        11,12,01,02,03ABS
        12,01,02,03Strength




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        • #5
          Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

          Hi Don, welcome. You've done it before, so you know the ropes. Quit beating your self up, just move forward. I look forward to your posts.
          sigpic
          50/F/5'7" * ANA Start 2/1/09 * ADBB Start 9/2/09
          Journal http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journey.html
          Weight Loss Afghan http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ss-afghan.html
          May Challenges: Squats 700/2000 ~ Situps 630/1600 ~ Pushups 210/600 ~ Lunges 210/400 ~ Petronas Twin Towers 176/190 ~Miles 27/120 ~ Strength Training 90/250 ~ Route 66 Illinois 178/250
          Mini-goals:
          240lbs - 4/9/2009
          230lbs - 9/24/2009
          220lbs -
          Size 16 -
          BMI 30 -
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          • #6
            Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

            Welcome back Don. You'll do great.









            Starting weight ....203
            CW......173
            GW......150
            Female
            5'2"

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            • #7
              Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

              Glad to see you back, Don!
              "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

              -- Theodore Roosevelt

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              • #8
                Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                Hey Don. I am both glad and sorry to see you back. Glad you are here, sorry things got out of hand. But I also know you will put things right and be back at goal before too long.
                JILL

                HW 298
                HW (this time) 248
                GOAL ONE 228
                (take 2)
                GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                FINAL GOAL 165

                It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                • #9
                  Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                  Nice to see you back Don and kudos to you for not regaining the whole lot before taking action. You can do it! And this time, we'll give you a double ration of superglue!!

                  Would you like me to move this thread to the induction forum or did you have a preference for putting it in the Maintenance forum.... Of course this is your "home forum", after such spectacular success, and we know you've only strayed for a little while.
                  Before and after:






                  PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                  Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                  Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                  F/56yrs/5'.4"
                  SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                    Thanks Sally! Let's leave it here. This is where home needs to be. Also, where others may have had similar experiences and can help me work through it.
                    Don


                    Before @ 360 At Goal 200

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                    • #11
                      Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                      Just sending you encouragement Don. You've done so well and are such an inspiration. You will do fine. Just remember to be strict with induction. So many people who have done it before become lax with their second time induction and take "advantage" of things they knew they got away with on OWL or maintenance.
                      Look forward to reading about your journey
                      Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

                      May Challenges 2010
                      Push-ups: 450/800
                      Abs: 850/1900
                      Squats: 650/1200
                      Lunges: 500/1000
                      Strength: 490/1200
                      Running: 50/100 km


                      2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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                      • #12
                        Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                        Thanks for all the encouragement and support. It was a very difficult admission, but I feel better knowing that it is out there and that y'all are there for me.

                        Liv, I know that's something that I have to watch really closely. Not going to take anything for granted. I was thinking about BBQ for lunch today, but even with dulled senses from being off program, I could tell that the local joint adds sugar to their smoked sausage. Heading for a can of tuna instead with some mayo and celery. See you on the mileage thread. Knee is feeling better and so am I.
                        Don


                        Before @ 360 At Goal 200

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                        • #13
                          Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                          Don, whether you realize it or not you really give hope to so many of us. It's also refreshing to see that those of us with a few pounds lost aren't the only ones who need to be vigilant.

                          You've come so far with your weight loss, you'll have those pesky extra pounds gone before you know it. Sorry to read you've been having problems with your knee - hope it's better now.

                          Can't wait to read your progress!
                          Carole
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                          • #14
                            Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                            Welcome back Don I too am both sorry to see you need to lose some of those pounds again but glad you have managed to come back here to get started on losing it again before you had got anywhere near your original number

                            Congratulations on getting back on track
                            Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                            Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                            Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                            F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                            • #15
                              Re: Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

                              Thanks Carole and Elizellen for the words of encouragement!

                              Today marked a full one week back and on induction. !5 lbs lighter and feeling much better.
                              Don


                              Before @ 360 At Goal 200

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