thank you everyone

[canIdoIT]

i must say- i am a newbe to atkins- and this board. i have NOT been doing everything like i should- but i have to say... this board (group of ppl) has really helped me understand WHY i'm eating the way i am and has helped me from binging and from quitting.
I was about to call it quits because i could not find the strength to do induction or owl *right* (eat only the allowed foods) and i've realized through reading threads and ppls posts that i'm really working my way to getting there! i am/was the biggest carb-o-holic and dropping cold turkey to 20 carbs a day with no sweets was... i hate to say it, but impossible! NOW i'm naturally losing my desire for naughty things like diet coke, splenda, whipped cream, my low carb candy.. and other things.

Thanks guys for everything- especially the positive attitudes and enthusiasm. If someone would have said to me in a previous post *YOUR DOING IT ALL WRONG. DO IT RIGHT DUMMY OR QUIT*... i would be back to my unhealthy, mood swinging, fat old ways.. but now i'm really sticking with it- going on day 20 and i look at every day as an improvement from the last.

THANK YOU!!!

[makinbiscuits]

Re: thank you everyone

if bad habits weren't hard to drop they wouldn't be called bad habits. you're doing great so far so keep up the hard work.

[dreamof145]

Re: thank you everyone

Welcome. Glad you've made the committment to keep going and make it happen. This is a life-style change, you learn as you go, make changes and readjust your plan as your life changes from day to day. The important thing is to never give up, keep focused and improve the things that do work for you. You can do it. There are so many people here all working together, encouraging each other and sharing their recipes, exercises, thoughts and life issues. Get active, make friends and enjoy this wonderful new way of life! Best wishes.

[sallyseachange]

Re: thank you everyone

It's a one day at a time thing for many of us. Glad you've found the board helpful, and the people on it.
Congrats on your success these last 20 days and here's looking to the next 20 then the next and the next....