Second time around

[Mickkey]

Hi everyone. This is my second attempt at Atkins. I started last year, and got side tracked, now I weigh more than I did the first time I started. I stepped on the scales today for the first time in months. It told me just what I was dreading to see. For the first time in my life my weight gain is out of control and I don't know why. I don't know where the real me went. She's not the person looking back at me in the mirror. I'm tired of being ashamed of myself.

I did quit smoking 2 years ago and instead of putting a smoke in my mouth now I put food! I need HELP. I know I can't do this alone. It's just so hard, I don't know if I can do it. It's harder than quitting smoking, in my opinion. Any encouragement will be gladly accepted. Thank you.

P. S. Could someone instruct me how to change the ticker thingy. I forgot and can't seem to work it! (Geesh.. I can't even hide anything.)

[Scooterjam]

Re: Second time around

Hello Mickkey,

Scooter here! Welcome. Tell you what, let me give you help on a couple things, to fix your ticker, go to www.tickerfactory.com and fix it there. copy the one for BB Code (second one, I believe) and edit your signature in USERCP and add it there. It updates automatically when you go back to ticker factory, it's pretty cool.

I'm so sorry you gained your weight back, we would love to help you and see where you might have went wrong. Why don't you also come over to the Second Time Around Club forum. It's for those of us who fell off the wagon so to speak, but need to refocus. There is a great group of people over there. I also suggest that your get out your DANDR book and re-read. A little bit of this and little bit of that = disaster. It's okay though, we can re-cover and re-learn.

I'm glad you decided to come back to us. Hop around to all the different forums and see what works for you. Take those measurements, drink that water, kick up the exercise, and follow that plan and we'll turn you right back to where you were before, if not better!!

Thanks for posting, looking forward to hearing about your re-start, and success!

[Mickkey]

Re: Second time around

Thank you Scooter.

[Scooterjam]

Re: Second time around

No problem, that's why I'm here!! Glad to help!!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Second time around

Welcome to ADBB Mickkey!
Scooter's suggestion that you check out the Second Time Around forum is a good one... and his tip about re-reading the book. I'm sure both will help boost your motivation.

I sometimes think that starting is the hardest thing... once you get going and see the weight coming off, it's great incentive to carry on. And you'll feel so healthy too!

Ask any questions you might have... we're here to help.

Happy Atkineering!

[Mickkey]

Re: Second time around

Hi Sally...thank you for responding. I'm having a rough time starting. Already I'm cheating, or maybe I just haven't started is more like it. I do need to read the book again. Dr. A does motivate you when you read all the problems overweight people have with heart disease and diabetes. Again thanks.
You look Great by the way! Way to go!

[sillygirl]

Re: Second time around

Hi Mickkey! Welcome back to Atkins and to this wonderful board! Go read up on the induction forum and the FAQ's to refresh yourself about how/what to eat.

You don't need to feel ashamed. We've all been there! You can do this, come around the board often!

[dreamof145]

Re: Second time around

Welcome back. We're all here for you and want to see you succeed. Get active in the forums, make friends and enjoy this Way of Eating. It is fun when you have 'encouraging friends' like the ones you'll meet here to share the journey. Best wishes. Keep us posted.

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