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So... I'm super excited because tomorrow marks 2-weeks since DH and I started Atkins. We will be continuing on into extended induction because we have a lot to lose. I honestly could not be happier with this WOE. My carb cravings are completely gone (which is amazing because I was a total chocoholic. It is still kind of difficult to see a really good looking brownie or piece of cake, but I'm not craving at night or anything.) I have a lot of energy, no crashes towards the end of the day and have been drinking a ton of water. Also, I would like to point out that TOM just ended at I've still had a completely cheat free induction. Very proud of myself. The key I have found is lots and lots of preparation and cooking. (I work full-time and go to school in the evenings so if I can do it, anyone can.)
A little back story. Husband and I overweight all our lives... blah, blah, blah. But never anything like this. I use to just be cute and curvy, but there's nothing cute about ALL this. Last year we quit smoking and I went on some medicine and really started piling on the pounds. (I don't like to actually BLAME the medicine though, I was the one putting the food in my mouth. I think it just facilitated the weight gain.) So my weight has just sky-rocketed. DH and I got married at the end of August (still very much the newlyweds) and all of a sudden we just started taking our health very seriously. We both saw doctors and decided we wanted to make sure we had long, happy lives together.
So, we're not really weighing ourselves yet. I'm thinking soon though. I know how much I weighed at my doctor's visit right before we started. My doctor actually recommended Atkins (she didn't say Atkins, she said low carb, but still). Now I think we need to really step up our exercise. Again, difficult because of busy schedules, but I know we can do it. Unfortunately, I think my best bet if going to be hiring a trainer (accountability) and working out before work (6 a.m.!!!!!!!!!). But I'm ready.
Sorry for the rambling. Just really excited!
A little back story. Husband and I overweight all our lives... blah, blah, blah. But never anything like this. I use to just be cute and curvy, but there's nothing cute about ALL this. Last year we quit smoking and I went on some medicine and really started piling on the pounds. (I don't like to actually BLAME the medicine though, I was the one putting the food in my mouth. I think it just facilitated the weight gain.) So my weight has just sky-rocketed. DH and I got married at the end of August (still very much the newlyweds) and all of a sudden we just started taking our health very seriously. We both saw doctors and decided we wanted to make sure we had long, happy lives together.
So, we're not really weighing ourselves yet. I'm thinking soon though. I know how much I weighed at my doctor's visit right before we started. My doctor actually recommended Atkins (she didn't say Atkins, she said low carb, but still). Now I think we need to really step up our exercise. Again, difficult because of busy schedules, but I know we can do it. Unfortunately, I think my best bet if going to be hiring a trainer (accountability) and working out before work (6 a.m.!!!!!!!!!). But I'm ready.
Sorry for the rambling. Just really excited!
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