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    So afraid I will repeat history...

    I've been trying off and on to do this for nearly 9 years now. I've had a LOT to learn about myself and my issues w/ food and all that, and I'm proud to say that I'm so much better and stronger, but I'm sitting here so afraid that I'm going to let something trip me up again. I'm not sure why I suddenly feel like this scared little girl and 'life' is going to get in my way. I want to get to goal more than anything, but the journey is so long from here. It's a minefield. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to make it there 100% without flailing.
    How do y'all keep the pedal to the medal w/ regards to getting to a long-term goal. I'm sitting here at 304 and 150 is SOOO far away. I have to keep my eye on 150, because doing short-term goals messes with my sense of 'i'm done' because I've reached a milestone.
    Melissa F. - "Modified" Induction start 2/11/10
    HW 330/SW 281.8/CW 279.2/GW 150
    "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." -- Dr. Jim Garlow
    Tags: afraid, history..., repeat
  • #2
    Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

    I keep reminding myself that eating the other way clearly, obviously doesn't work for me, so what's the point in going back? I'm not suffering food-wise, at all. plus, it took a long time to get this way, I can't expect an instant fix (much as I'd LOVE one!).

    good luck! I understand where you're coming from.
    the big atkins re-start on july 14/08...

    235/204/165

    mg 1 - 227 - met!
    mg 2 - 220 - met!
    mg 3 - 210 - met! finally!
    mg 4 - 199

    http://on-my-weigh-again.blogspot.com/

    yay german!



    re-started induction - feb 23/09. needed a fresh start!

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    • #3
      Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

      Hi Mellisa... It isnt that hard... Take me for instance... I was so lazy to do anything and seen my body putting on the pounds... Now, I just cant take it... It isnt easy to be called 'FAT'. Taking that from others is so nasty... Remember, its not so hard and when on Atkins, its all too easy. ALL THE BEST!!!

      Loads of Love,
      Hima.
      Starting Weight : 209.4lbs.
      Goal Weight by Sept. 15th : 176.3lbs.
      Final Goal Weight by Dec 10th : 132.2lbs.

      sigpic 08-05-2008 to 09-19-2008
      Update : 400
      Crunches Goal - 8000.

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      :dancing1


      :dancing1

      My Weight Chart:
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      :dancing1

      :oha:

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      • #4
        Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

        I think that its all what YOU make of it ... if you sit around thinking 'I'm destined to fail' then you are more or less setting yourself up for failure. Its like you have given up before you have even tried ..

        Try to focus on the success you have had so far and how you will be once your goals are reached. Try to find other ways to deal with "life" other then food , so next time something comes up ( cause it will ) you have a way to deal with it, something that is self fulfilling rather the self sabotaging ..

        Good Luck to you
        26 / F / 5'3 - start 9/9/09
        210 -
        195 -
        180 -
        165 -
        150 -



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        • #5
          Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

          Hi Melissa..what I do is to constantly remind myself that I am not on a diet this time. I will be eating this way the rest of my life. I try not to focus on my weight but how I feel. I don't look at sweets the same way anymore. They are not a treat but something that made me sick. I do weigh and measure myself..those are habits I can't break, but that is not what this WOE is for me. Keep coming to this board and read, read, read...know that you aren't alone...forget the past and focus on the rest of your life, a new healthier life that you are taking control of.
          Lori

          5' 10"
          245/201/170

          Started Atkins 7/7/08
          Restarted Atkins 06/06/09




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          • #6
            Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

            Originally posted by MelissaF_07 View Post
            so afraid that I'm going to let something trip me up again.
            Melissa, no one, and I mean no ONE person can make you feel or do something. It's a learning part of taking back the power and control over us. When you start to feel like you're giving up your personal power and ready to hand it over because someone says something or does something, remind yourself that you've been a hostage of that game for 9 years and it's time to break those chains that bound you. (Gosh, I'm starting to sound like my professor , sorry...but it helped me get through the tough spots and I hope these thoughts will help you).
            ~Lisa~
            F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
            I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
            CW: 188
            GW: 165
            1st Goal: 180
            2nd Goal: 175
            3rd Goal: 170
            Final Goal: 165
            "You get what you put into it..."

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            • #7
              Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

              Melissa,

              Please read this sticky, and I hope it'll have the same impact on you as it did on me: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-sabotage.html

              You can do this.
              Rick
              Male, 51 years old
              Start Date 12/30/2005
              250/189/190
              Original goal: Lose 30 lbs by Mar. 1st, 2006. I made it!!!

              Calling it GOAL at this point. I'm happy with where I am now and hope to stay there, or maybe even take it down a little more.


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              • #8
                Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

                Thanks for all the advice and help. Off to read that thread...
                Melissa F. - "Modified" Induction start 2/11/10
                HW 330/SW 281.8/CW 279.2/GW 150
                "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." -- Dr. Jim Garlow

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                • #9
                  Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

                  So far so good. Had an appointment w/ a GI specialist today and only got more reasons to LC for life. I need to have both an Upper Endoscopy & a colonoscopy done. I've mistreated my body for way too long. I'm very scared about what the results might be. I need to 'have a LC WOL'. No diet I can go off, no cheating. It's just not worth it. In so many ways, this is life & death here.
                  Melissa F. - "Modified" Induction start 2/11/10
                  HW 330/SW 281.8/CW 279.2/GW 150
                  "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." -- Dr. Jim Garlow

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                  • #10
                    Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

                    Hi Melissa, I understand how you feel. I'm right where you are right now with the weight (or close haven't weighed myself again). I have a goal to lose 150 pounds. What helps me now is that I don't look back. More focused and exercising has given me energy that I didn't even think was possible. If you should fall don't stay down, get up quickly and just start again. I'm sure you will reach your goal!!!!


                    F/33/5'8"
                    Started Atkins 8/01/08
                    SW: 314
                    CW: 314
                    MiniGoal 290:
                    MiniGoal 280:
                    MiniGoal 270:
                    MiniGoal 250:
                    MiniGoal 200:
                    GW: 165

                    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

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                    • #11
                      Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

                      So far so good. Eating is good. Could use some more exercise, but I'm working on it. Got on the scale today to 300. 9 pounds gone since my restart 7/31/08. Feels good.
                      Melissa F. - "Modified" Induction start 2/11/10
                      HW 330/SW 281.8/CW 279.2/GW 150
                      "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." -- Dr. Jim Garlow

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                      • #12
                        Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

                        good job staying presistant, Melissa, and losing 9 pounds! You should feel very proud of yourself. That's awesome!! Please do keep working on exercise. It's essential and part of Atkins...they work together hand in hand. Start small and work up
                        ~Lisa~
                        F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
                        I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
                        CW: 188
                        GW: 165
                        1st Goal: 180
                        2nd Goal: 175
                        3rd Goal: 170
                        Final Goal: 165
                        "You get what you put into it..."

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                        • #13
                          Re: So afraid I will repeat history...

                          Great going - almost into Twoterville, Melissa
                          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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