everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

[everystepitake]

Hi, i am restarting atkins after giving up on a lot of things over the past year -- funny how i gave up on the things i shouldn't have and kept the things i should have given up lol. In the end the struggle is the same. I look at myself now and think to myself if only i stuck with it for this past year, i would be either at goal or pretty damn close. But "if only" only means something "if" you learn something. Okay maybe i am thinking of horseshoes but it sounds good and makes a lot of sense to me.

I am a emotional eating foodaholic.

What does this mean to me? it means i am in a bad relationship!!

My main issue is not with knowing how to do atkins.. but more of reprograming myself to look at eating as sustenance instead of a link to living. I realized that i never look at myself in a mirror.. i don't have a relationship with me anymore, i am a person caught in a prison of my own making and i have decided to break free, one step at a time, one pound at a time, My body will stop being my prison and instead will become my wings to fly.

So as of today, i am at 291 lbs.. i wish to lost 130 but my first goal is 10 lbs. I have a big gathering i am going to be attending in June and would like to be well into my recovering from this bad relationship i have with food with support of good friends, new friends and furture friends.

I look forward to getting to know many of you and look forward to the support of same as well as offering support. Please feel free to email me, yahoo me or private message me...

Here's to that first step leaving this bad relationship behind.

[Sheshy]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

Welcome to everystepitake and back to Atkins! You're going to find many people with the same food issues, so you'll have excellent support, suggestions and comments.

Here's to leaving bad, unhealthy relationships! (*clink*)

And if you're interested here are a couple of links to the Journal Chat...
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=31

and Journal Stat...
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=94

Hope to see you around!
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[everystepitake]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

thanks shelly for your welcome. I appreciate your help with new links and such.

[2big4mysize]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

welcome to ADBB and back to Atkins. we have an emotional eating and addiction forum if you need help.

Just rememeber you can break your addiction if you the cost of the addiction is higher to you then the value you get out of eating that foods so think hard about every bit and place a very very high vaslue on your Atkins and not a well i can start over again tomorrow cause we all know tomoorrow never comes.

Happy low carbing.

[everystepitake]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

Thanks 2Big4MySize, i agree.. it comes down to what is more important to me.. every bite without excuses or as you say.. "i will start over tomorrow". I will check out the sections you mentioned. Thanks

[kellygirl2]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

Hi, Everystep. I just want to welcome you to and say you have a great attitude.

[cleochatra]

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Hi every! I'm glad you have introduced yourself and I am looking forward to your becoming less of a woman (meant in a good way, natch) *hip bump*

[everystepitake]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

smiles.. thanks for the welcomes!

[DAWNIMMEL]

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EverystepItake, Your attitude is an inspiration. Keep it up.........Dawn

[mom2cam]

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Welcome.. and good luck.. I just started the atkins diet yesterday..

[dreamof145]

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Hi everystepittake!! Welcome to the ADBB. This is definitely the place to get the support and encouragement to get healthy and lose weight. Everyone here is dedicated to helping each other succeed!! I look forward to reading all about your accomplishments and getting to know you!

There are so many forums in the ADBB that will help you. Be sure to check out them out to connect with people who share your enthusiasm in changing your life and your way of eating. Don't focus on the should have, could have syndrome. In ADBB, you CAN and WILL do it. Keep us posted on your success!!

[divaindubai]

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Welcome to ! With everything good in life, it takes the first step. Life is a journey and begins with the first step. I wish you luck wth your quest for losing weight!

[Desertthorn]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

Welcome Every, glad you found us. If you can't find the answers here, there aint an answer, LOL

[everystepitake]

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grins.. thanks everyone for all the encouragement and help and advice! Its appreciated!!

[angelsfort]

Re: everystepitake = leading me to the me i want to be

everystepitake - OH if only I had a nickel for every time I said to myself, "If I had just started this diet 3 months ago when I said I was going to, I'd be thinner already!"

I just started this diet the day before Thanksgiving, I cheated my way thru Thanksgiving, but am right back on track after that! I've lost 3 lbs already... doesn't sound like much, but it was such an encouragement to see them gone!! (and hopefully for GOOD this time!)

Just remember you are not alone and if you ever feel yourself getting discouraged - come here and find the encouragement that you need! We're all here to help each other!!

Best of luck to you! Dianna