An uplifting post, as opposed to my usual griping!

[Reveal]

I've done a lot of griping this week about the fact that I haven't lost any weight in 10 days. This kind of thing slays me, but I sat down a few minutes ago and wrote down some of the things that HAVE changed, and it's making me feel a lot better. :joy

So, a few of my changes:

1. I am thinner than I’ve been in 2 years
2. I no longer take ANY stomach/acid-reflux or heartburn medications, and I was living on those for a while.
3. The pants that I’ve worn all winter either fit perfectly or are too loose (particularly in the butt and legs.)
4. I am definitely more comfortable in my body
5. I am actually starting to recognize Hunger. I don’t remember the last time I could do that. Last night I was running errands and felt a little shaky and my stomach was hurting a bit. I realized it was because I was actually hungry. I considered getting a low-carb bar for just a moment, but then decided to wait until I got home. I used to be so full, or eating so much all the time, that I never really recognized my own hunger response. It’s very interesting!
6. Three people at work have noticed my weight loss
7. While I’m not as small as I hoped I’d be by this time, I am honestly not humiliated by how I look. And considering how much I wanted to hide out of the public eye a month or two ago, that’s a real accomplishment!
8. I joined a gym! Me! And I’m going!
9. I feel like I’m eating healthy food that also happens to be delicious, and I don’t feel deprived. For the first time in ages, I feel like I control my food – it doesn’t control me!

So, that makes me feel better.

Those of you who are also dealing with stalls or are frustrated, let us know some of the positive ways you have changed!

[tabekat]

an abundance of Atkins blessings

Great post - its always good to count our Atkins blessings. My scale ain't budging either - I'm stuck in the eighties and I don't know if I will ever get out. But even if I never lose another pound, I'm grateful for what Atkins has done for me.

1. Sitting in the new Star Wars movie surrounded by people chomping on popcorn, candy bars, soda. The smell used to drive me crazy. I reflected how I used to be one of those people who couldn't even see a movie without frankensnacks. This time I had a little baggie of almonds and a zero carb flavored water. The FORCE is with me!

2. Cravings - Used to be a constant drive for sugar, sugar, sugar. Now I crave eggs - fish - veggies. Who'd have thought?

3. Exercise - woke up early this morning and felt like moving. It was raining so I plugged in my new Leslie Sansone tape the 4 miler - It felt awesome. I used to be the biggest slug in bedbug land. Now I want to move this body! :icondance

4. I'm on an even keel all the time because I don't eat foods or drink beverages that spike my blood. I used to have a terrible temper followed by long periods of deep, dark suicidal despair. Since Atkins I have realized how many of those former mood swings that seemed so real, may have been triggered by food issues.

5. I don't worry about my diabetes anymore. All I have to do to control my type II diabetes is eat the delicious food Dr. Atkins recommended. What could be more easy?

6. Simplicity. I know what to buy at the grocery store. I don't wander the aisles longing for all the treats. I'm not seduced by packaged products anymore.

7. My self-esteem is definately improving. I want more for myself. I'm starting to believe I deserve good things.

8. A sense of wonder and magic has been restored. I used to be resigned to the belief that I would be big and fat until I die, and a crew of 30 weight lifters would need to be hired to carry my coffin. Now I see possibilities. I know that if I can change, well anything could happen. :yes