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    2nd times a charm?? :-)

    Well I tried the atkins the 1st time right after New Years. I stayed on it for a month and lost about 15 lbs, but things at work got stressful and needless to say I fell off the wagon. My girlfriend and I finally decided to give it another go and we just restarted this past Monday, May 14th. I was doing great until this weekend. I took my son to 2 bday parties and a carnival and temptation finally got the best of me tonight, just as we were leaving the last party. The cake looked so good and I just had to have a small piece. I was very mad at myself, but I came straight home and ran on the treadmill for 30 mins, and it felt so great. I am determined to suceed this time, and I won't let this setback slow me down. My start weight is 318, and I'd like to lose 125 lbs. It helps to have a place like this to get support and meet people going through the same thing I am. I look forward to this journey. Wish me luck!











    June Abs Challange110/1100
    June Double Whammy Challange
    STAC Water Challange(100 oz daily)



    Michelle/age 30

    Mini Goal -290 by my bday (July8th)


    "If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it"

    ~Live Laugh Love~
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    Re: 2nd times a charm??

    Good luck! This is my second time too. I haven't cheated and surprisingly have no cravings but it doesn't seem the weight is dropping off like it did the first time.

    I wish you much success. I couldn't run the tredmill for 30 seconds let alone 30 minutes. lol




    FEMALE/32
    started: Mothers Day 07

    mini goal1:199 REACHED AUG 24 2007
    mini goal2:188 REACHED OCTOBER 25 2007
    goal:166



    I would starve myself and still it would not come.
     I would stuff my face and still it would not come. "Alanis Morissette"

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    • #3
      Re: 2nd times a charm??

      ms, don't fret over the relapse. Drink some extra water to help flush out the bad carbs and get back on the wagon. Kudos for going right home and taking it out on the treadmill! You have a great attitude and that is half the battle! Happy losing!




      1st mini goal- 225 lbs.-Done!
      2nd mini goal-199 lbs.-Done!
      3rd mini goal-189 lbs.-Done!
      4th mini goal- 179 lbs.
      6WEC #37


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      • #4
        Re: 2nd times a charm??

        good luck, this is my second time around as well.

        this is a great board.
        Liz
        Me on the Right, and my BFF

        SW 203 CW 201 GW 150

        1st Goal: 195
        2nd Goal: 190
        3rd Goal: 185


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        • #5
          Re: 2nd times a charm??

          Welcome Msmichelle! You came to the right place for friendly advice about Atkins, for support and for motivation.

          Don't look to the past... learn from it. Try to recognise the factors that cause you to waver and fall. To know your triggers is to deal with them more easily.
          You'll find that the longer you stay cheat free the easier it gets... and eventually you won't miss the carby "treats" (so called) at all.

          Hang in there lowcarbwise, drink plenty, exercise and focus firmly on your goal.
          You so can do this, and we're here to help!
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          • #6
            Re: 2nd times a charm??

            Thanks so much for the replies! I have decided to forgive myself for the whole cake incident(I gave myself a stern talking to..lol) I also decied that running the treadmill wasn't that bad so I plan to do it 15 mins in the morning and 15 at night daily. I told myself I wouldn't weigh again until after the induction period ends(i'm on day 8 woo hoo), so I'm not sure of my progress. I read that measuring yourself is good, so I need to get a tape measure. Any advice on what exactly to measure? Sounds silly, but I've never done it before. I'll take all the help I can get. Happy Monday everyone!



            SW 318 GW 175











            June Abs Challange110/1100
            June Double Whammy Challange
            STAC Water Challange(100 oz daily)



            Michelle/age 30

            Mini Goal -290 by my bday (July8th)


            "If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it"

            ~Live Laugh Love~

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            • #7
              Re: 2nd times a charm??

              Hi msmichelle. Congrats on exercising while on induction. Thats a really big part of the weight loss journey. We're all rooting for you...
              Carmel, F36, 5'10

              SD - 11Apr07, 239/224/185
              Inch loss to date - 47.8"

              MG - Trip to Barcelona 9/5, 215.
              MG - Trip to Berlin 11/5, 205
              GOAL – Christimas 07, 185!

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              • #8
                Re: 2nd times a charm??

                Hi Michelle! Welcome to the board. There are plenty of second-time-arounders here, we've all been there, done that. The point is, you are back! Post often on the board so we can see how you're doing.

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                • #9
                  Re: 2nd times a charm??

                  Hi Michelle...Welcome to the board.. you messed up one meal but you picked yourself back up and that is great
                  Sandy
                  40th birthday June 27,2009


                  Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
                  Current Weight 271
                  Goal Weight 150
                  Female/40

                  Mini Goals
                  #1-Get into 260's-
                  #2-Get into 250's-
                  #3-Get into 240's
                  #4-Get into 230's



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                  • #10
                    Re: 2nd times a charm??

                    Welcome Msmichelle, I'm glad you decided to forgive yourself. You recognized what you did and you took care of it in a constructive way, getting right back at it.

                    As far as measuring, great idea! I wish I had done it when I first started. A great online log is at w.fittogether.net , and you can log your progress.

                    And for those parties and future temptation... I try and take a cheese stick in my purse, open and start munching. Cake doesn't sound so good when you have cheese in your mouth

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                    ABS-1200, Squats-1200, Lunges-400, PushUps-700, Stability Ball-250 mins,
                    I weigh once a week, Mondays !


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                    226 (where I was when I fell off the wagon) - 01-03-10
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