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Hi I'm Becca and I'm new 
I gained about 20lbs. over the past two years and I just don't feel comfortable in my clothes anymore. I have no energy, bad eating habits, and when I look in the mirror these days, it just isn't me looking back. Confidence is at an all-time low. I want to nip this in the bud before it gets out of control. Honestly, the way I have eaten in the past, I should weigh much more than this.
I tried Atkins a few years back and lost 10lbs. during induction, but that's as far as I went. I felt so wonderful, I just don't know why I didn't stick with it. I take generic Wellbutrin for depression and social anxiety disorder, although it doesn't seem to be working lately. I hate having to take meds, but for now I need them. I feel that if I take better care of my body, then the rest will follow and I'll be able to get off the medication. I only mention this because when I did Atkins for those short two weeks, I had never felt that happy and energetic in my life-to the point where I wondered why I was taking meds in the first place. So I'd love to get back there and STAY there.
I'm re-reading the book, I've got two clean induction days under my belt and I feel fabulous! I actually started last week and had lost 6lbs. in four days, but I went off plan. I was very disappointed in myself, but I've been trying to really get honest with myself the past few days and I know I want this. This is why I committed to introducing myself today. I know this plan works, you are all living proof of that.
Today my dilemma was "how am I going to get through Valentine's Day without eating chocolate?". But then I thought, won't you enjoy wearing a bikini this summer WAY more than that? Yes, yes I will. So I'm going to make an induction-friendly cheesecake instead!
I gained about 20lbs. over the past two years and I just don't feel comfortable in my clothes anymore. I have no energy, bad eating habits, and when I look in the mirror these days, it just isn't me looking back. Confidence is at an all-time low. I want to nip this in the bud before it gets out of control. Honestly, the way I have eaten in the past, I should weigh much more than this.
I tried Atkins a few years back and lost 10lbs. during induction, but that's as far as I went. I felt so wonderful, I just don't know why I didn't stick with it. I take generic Wellbutrin for depression and social anxiety disorder, although it doesn't seem to be working lately. I hate having to take meds, but for now I need them. I feel that if I take better care of my body, then the rest will follow and I'll be able to get off the medication. I only mention this because when I did Atkins for those short two weeks, I had never felt that happy and energetic in my life-to the point where I wondered why I was taking meds in the first place. So I'd love to get back there and STAY there.
I'm re-reading the book, I've got two clean induction days under my belt and I feel fabulous! I actually started last week and had lost 6lbs. in four days, but I went off plan. I was very disappointed in myself, but I've been trying to really get honest with myself the past few days and I know I want this. This is why I committed to introducing myself today. I know this plan works, you are all living proof of that.
Today my dilemma was "how am I going to get through Valentine's Day without eating chocolate?". But then I thought, won't you enjoy wearing a bikini this summer WAY more than that? Yes, yes I will. So I'm going to make an induction-friendly cheesecake instead!
February Goal: 20lbs
March Goal: 11lbs
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