A Catfight between Ms. Bread and Ms. Protein....Guess who won!

[Quitstretchin']

I'm back....
Actually, I've been lurking for the past week, a bit embarassed to log in and post, considering all the excitement and Gung-Ho attitude I was displaying in my past posts....! I had major Cake on My Face (literally.....I had some just the other day!!!!!!!!!!!!) I've even stood on my high-horse and shelled out advice....like I had it all under control and could teach them newbies a thing or two about WILLPOWER!!!

Fell off about a month or so ago and have been frustrated ever since.
No excuses, I just let other "life stressors" convince me that I could only be soothed by the all-mighty carb! Began with"just this once" attitude, then went to the ever so popular, "I'll start tomorrow" thought...then ultimately to the defeated " it!" Oddly enough, the main "life stressors" were some issues related to my illness (lupus), which, while doing Atkins, I was actually starting to feel better. Why would I give that up......?

So here I am and I'm not even sure I'm beginning with the same enthusiasm I began with several months ago. I feel a little less optimistic. Not that I can not do it, but that I have not gotten a handle of "life's stressors" well enough that I can separate the two! I had been going strong for such a long time my last go around and I'm so frustrated that even after that duration and visible weight loss, I could still give into weakness.
My intentions are to begin again tomorrow. After a carb lunch/dinner today(sandwich), I just thought....."this is rediculous!" I've gained half of my weight back at this point and I can't believe I'm just haphazardly allowing it all to come right back. I would have just kept eating and eating this way until I put it all back on and more!!! So, I threw out the rest of the sandwich and went to the store and bought Atkins friendly items to begin again.

So, here I go again. I think this time is going to be a little tougher, so I am going to have to reach deep down to pull this 2-week induction off again...but here goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for listening (reading)...I'll keep you all posted.

[Quitstretchin']

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An AFTER THOUGHT....

I changed my signature after I wrote the above post...Once changed, my signature said "8 lbs lost".........It used to say "19 lbs lost". I gained 11 lbs in ONE MONTH!!!!

[Curveegrrl]

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Congratulations for getting back on program. Sometimes it's the hardest thing to do.

Now get moving. Get drinking water. You will lose those pounds again! You can do this!!

[sallyseachange]

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Congrats! You're back and on track, that's the main thing. Don't beat yourself up about what's past... that's just a waste of time. I'm sure you'll learn from the experience and be better equipped to deal with future "life stressors". Look to tomorrow and think positive! You can do it!

Happy low carbing!

[Chris]

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I, too, am glad you came back -- this is where you need to be!

Since you're now, officially, on your second go, why don't you join us down in The Second Time Around Club? Down there, we're all in that very same boat with you, and understand exactly what happened and how you now feel. We're a good bunch, so, as they say, "Come on down!"

[Jasmain]

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Good going and kudos!

[2big4mysize]

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welcome back. you know it works and what is coming when you survive the induction flu so hang on and ride it out.

Be strong tomorrow

[boonie stomper]

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Good for you for getting back into the program before another month goes by!! Let that 11 pounds in 1 month remind you, should you think during a craving, " it" that in one year off the diet, that would be 133 pounds. 5 years, you might need a forklift to lift you. I have to keep that fresh, too, as I gained that way for several months last year, and began having weight-related problems because of it, not to mention the expense of outgrowing my entire wardrobe.

[knicknack]

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I second Chris' invitation: come visit us at STAC! There's a lot of good stickies and posts by people who understand how it is to have done it once (twice, thrice, a hundred!) and fallen off the wagon. Getting back up on that wagon takes courage. There's also some unique atributes of atkins the second time around. so come on down!

[Quitstretchin']

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Thanks guys....I'm feeling a bit better since posting yesterday. As far as making it through induction, I have to really watch my cravings the first couple of days. I don't go through the induction flu (i.e. headaches, etc..). I'm not gloating here in the least bit. Believe me, I have my own issues during induction....(I'm the one that chewed up a quesadilla and scraped it off my tongue with a napkin just to avoid swollowing it!).

I can't believe how quickly the pounds returned, but I sure noticed it in my clothes. Not only have I had to buy a new wardrobe several times over...I've broken bits and pieces off the ones I tried to squeeze myself into in the meantime (a button here...a zipper there...)!

None-the-less...thanks for the support. Starting day 1 off right! 13 days to go!

BTY...I thought the 2nd time around group was for those that met or was close to meeting their goal weight, then gained a majority of it back. Is falling of the wagon really a 2nd time around? If so, I don't mind checkin' out the 2nd time arounders...I sure could use so support from those that have been there!!

You all have a great Monday!

[knicknack]

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I don't think it's reserved for those who've met goal and gained back, no. I think if you had success (i.e. lost weight) and then gained some back and are trying it again, then that counts. I don't think success has to equate to reaching goal though.

[Chris]

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BTY...I thought the 2nd time around group was for those that met or was close to meeting their goal weight, then gained a majority of it back. Is falling of the wagon really a 2nd time around? If so, I don't mind checkin' out the 2nd time arounders...I sure could use so support from those that have been there!!

If you've done Atkins in the past, and then fell off the wagon, you qualify for STAC. (For that matter, we won't kick anyone out who wants to come make a valid contribution, regardless of their history!)

The value of STAC is that we've each had success in the past, followed by our own failure; but, are now back in the fight. Having all been down the same road, it's so much easier to understand what your fellow member is going through -- and offer support. (Besides, we're a pretty nice group of folks -- at least I think so!)

[Adena]

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Oh, that was YOU with the napkin on the tounge. I remember that... lol. LOL See, anyone who was willing to take such drastic measures at one point can SURELY do this again.

Welcome back, and best of luck to you!

[cleochatra]

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Hi, Quit! I know you're going to be successful this time! Just remember how crummy induction flu is and remind yourself this is the last time you'll eve rhave to go through it again! That is one victory down already!

[Quitstretchin']

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You're so funny Adena...I got a visual of my napkin experience too...and I am still laughing at myself! Boy was I determined! I sure can do it again......plus I got some good news that is an even better motivator......

Talked to my Dr. today regarding pregnancy...previously, my illness (lupus) had been out of control and my medication too toxic to withstand a pregnancy. My body is now adjusting to my current medication regimen and if it continues to respond well for the next few months, my Dr. will consider me to be in a "medicated remission" and stable enough to come off my meds and try to conceive beginning January 2007! Something I've been waiting for FOREVER!!

The extra weight is a problem. As it increases, so do my chances for other complications (for example, I can not walk when I am above 240ish pounds and I require a walker or wheelchair. This is due to my weakened muscle fibers, connective tissue and spine and hip bones/joints, caused by the lupus and long term steroid use (used to control my illness).

Being that I am 236 lbs.....unless I can magically gain only 4 lbs during the WHOLE pregnancy, realistically, I will need to get down as close to my goal weight as possible before getting pregnancy in order to decrease the problems.
Wish me luck!!