I think I'm done :(

[Carb Addict]

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I am so glad that you are taking the time to love YOU ! I was a carb addict - I self-medicated with candy and other sweets. Eating a bag of candy a night was the norm. I would rationalize it by adding a cup a tea - sounded so soothing but so wrong. I was 204 lbs almost 3 weeks agol Just three short weeks ago I was feeling gross and totally out of control of my life. I took the steps and thoroughly enjoyed the euphoric feelings of the first few days. Seeing that scale go down and getting into ketosis - wow, all great feelings. But then, the days go by and things are getting a bit boring and I was getting a bit tired of eating tuna and celery. I could have given up. Believe me, when my family is eating yummy take out, I wanted to quit. BUT the bottom line for me is that I have to matter. My health, my energy, my feelings about my self, my determination, etc. ALL have to MATTER. I am down 10 pounds. Three weeks has not let me forget being heavy and the feelings of self loathing. I think that if I saw absolutely no results, I would have tossed this way of eating into the trash. When I am feeling down, I get into the journals and get inspired by people like you and me who have conquered bad eating habits. They are remarkable people! Notice when you read the journals, none of the weight loss was instant. Most of them have been on this journey for months and longer. I also immerse myself in dieting magazines and books. I truly believe that what we read and expose our minds to has a direct effect. Get connected and feed your mind only positive and good stuff!!

[Discolemonade]

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Welcome back to the family!!!!!!!!

[Maxine]

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Everyone is so right on here. One of my co-workers was going to start Atkins today. She emailed me this morning that she was too busy over the weekend to go shopping. I told her that when she's ready, she'll be ready. She is addicted to sugar and carbs. I told her that maybe reducing and cutting out sugar and going through sort of a detox will help her in her intial start with weightloss.

So the point is, we all have issues or we wouldn't be here. We all struggle. When you are ready, you'll know it. I also attempted Atkins several times - or halfway attempted. Of course I didn't succeed. This time is truly different. I no longer like the person I see in the mirror looking back at me. I want to change. I need to change. I see my future as a thin healthy person now. I know I can attain those goals now. I will not let others stand in my way.

You have to do what is right for you. It's not easy to change but it IS doable. Someone mentioned baby steps and this couldn't be more true. Didn't I think I would stick to Atkins this time? I'd like to say yes, but there will always be doubt because I didn't really believe in myself. Well, now I believe in myself and this is my time.

This can be your time too! No matter what, this board is a place for you to come and get support. I have been totally amazed at what's at my disposal here. I will be a member for as long as the board is here. I am meeting new people here who have similar issues. I can't enough how wonderful it is.

We are all here for you! Today is the first day of the rest of your life. So, do what makes you happy.

[UrbanShaman]

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Everyone is so right on here. One of my co-workers was going to start Atkins today. She emailed me this morning that she was too busy over the weekend to go shopping. I told her that when she's ready, she'll be ready. She is addicted to sugar and carbs. I told her that maybe reducing and cutting out sugar and going through sort of a detox will help her in her intial start with weightloss.

That is so right on the nail. I had contemplated starting Atkins for months but I kept thinking of all these things that got in the way. A birthday, a major concert, a vacation was just around the corner. I told myself I couldn't start until my kitchen was completely Atkins-friendly and I had a new workout outfit. I also seemed to have to wait until the Moon and Neptune were in conjunction with the second star from the right.

One day I woke up and said I'm going on Atkins. I ate fast food for breakfast and lunch, Atkins friendly of course and then went grocery shopping. Three days later I got my gym membership and I go every day in beat up clothes and work my off.

I'm really convinced that when you want to make a change, deep in your heart and mind, it's unavoidable. The time will feel right no matter what's going on in your life and you will make the decision for better health. No excuses, self-made, self-destructive or otherwise will stop you at that point.

[spazzyhilo]

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I'm really convinced that when you want to make a change, deep in your heart and mind, it's unavoidable. The time will feel right no matter what's going on in your life and you will make the decision for better health. No excuses, self-made, self-destructive or otherwise will stop you at that point.

I completely agree with this. I had tried to restart atkins so many times after I fell off and it would last maybe a meal or two before I got fed up with it.

Then one day something triggered and I was just ready. I was ready to put all my effort into it and make the commitment. Now I'm not looking back but looking forward to a skinnier HEALTHIER me

[Mirya]

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i THINK everyone CAN DO THIS woe THE ONLY THING IS IT IS JUST NOT FOR SOME INDIVIDUALS. sOME DO GREAT, SOME STRUGGLE OTHER FALL OF THE WAGON AND GET BRUISED.

[Dropzofjupiter29]

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Just remember that the longer u hold off and keep away from the sweet, the easier it gets to say no. Ur body will stop craving them so much if u can just hold on. It does get easier. Hang in there!