I'm back after 8 months away.

[hey_nelson]

Hello everyone;
I'm not following a New Year's resolution returning to the 'diet'. My last time here was 8 months ago when I was losing and feeling better. I'm out of control with the breads, sweets, and chips thing. Why am I so addicted to this stuff? Who knows. I'm at 290 lbs this time. I can't allow myself to get bigger so I've come back to where things worked for me. Two years ago I started at 330 lbs and got down to 267. Today I'm back up at 290. When I was down in the weight and everyone was saying I looked better, I began to slowly add up on the carbs until it has become out of control and its added up on the scale too.
I have a friend, Gilbert, who is over 500 lbs and I've tried to encourage him to begin Atkins. I'm so afraid he is going to die, he can't even sleep laying down anymore. I also see where I need to be concerned about my own weight again.
I've told Gilbert I will support him in any diet he chooses and we can try to beat this thing together. I need your support though because with my coworkers and friends I don't want to make a big deal about anything. I don't like to draw attention to myself in any way. My size does that in itself. So please, I'm here and beginning again.
Thanks for being here.
patty

[Gala]

Re: I'm back after 8 months away.

Welcome to the board patty and back to Atkins!!!

first of all,

I'm out of control with the breads, sweets, and chips thing. Why am I so addicted to this stuff? Who knows

I don't think 'who knows' it's the best attitude we should have regarding carb addiction. Carb addiction is the main cause of our 'being fat' and it's the first thing DA want us to understand before starting this WOL.
So, if you haven't read the book yet..........DO IT NOW! (Chap 5)
here's a quick link which explain the biologycal side of carb addiction. Hope it helps

http://www.carbohydrateaddicts.com/cadfnd.html

and,

When I was down in the weight and everyone was saying I looked better, I began to slowly add up on the carbs until it has become out of control and its added up on the scale too

your statement is not always yours; it's the tipycal statement of all of us, myself included, when we fall off the wagon and return to our old eating habits. Good for you that you realized it and are ready to go back to 'square one'. YOU MAY HAVE TO FIGHT A BATTLE MORE THAN ONCE TO WIN IT!
You fell, failed, experience and learnt from your mistake..........now you know Atkins is not a diet but a WOE (potentially WOL if the 4 stages are concluded by the plan)

I've told Gilbert I will support him in any diet he chooses and we can try to beat this thing together

Well done in choosing a buddy in your journey.........great move supporting and motivating each other

I need your support though because with my coworkers and friends I don't want to make a big deal about anything

welcome in the right place for support, inspiration and motivation Patty! is a great place to find them all
you can start browsing through the century club forum or the Second Time around club ................... you'll find out a lot of other Gilbert next to you

GOOD LUCK

[Sheshy]

Re: I'm back after 8 months away.

Hi Patti, and welcome back to !

I'm glad you decided to come back now! And if Gilbert has internet access, maybe ask him to pop in and check out the success stories and other forums, then he can see what Atkins can do.

And definitely, if you're uncomfortable with the attention from family and co-workers, we can be your support!

[wiseblood]

Re: I'm back after 8 months away.

Welcome fellow Loser