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  • #1

    trying to get my motivation back

    Hi everyone~

    I am trying to get back into the program. I am just getting ready to start induction again. I am having a problem getting motivated and just when I get into ketosis I eat something I shouldn't. I really want to get this right. I feel so much better when I am eating low carb. I lost like 30 lbs over the summer but here recently I have gained back like 15 went waaay over board around christmas. Anyway here I am and I look forward to joining some of the challenges and getting motivated again
    Life is what we make it!

    sw175
    lw135
    restart w150

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    Re: trying to get my motivation back

    JUST DO IT!! Come here often to read & post, join some challenges, start a journal if you don't have one & keep your DANDR book handy to refer to.

    Good luck!
    "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

    Glenda
    F/5'10/47
    261/xxx/???
    "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
    "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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    • #3
      Re: trying to get my motivation back

      Hi Julie,

      Good to hear you are keen to get back to it. Some things you could consider doing to really get motivated:
      - Glenda is right - read and re-read DANDR
      - Look at before and during photos
      - Look at the loser's lounge thread http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...=losers+lounge
      - remember the longer you go without a cheat the less the cravings will bother you - don't re-addict yourself.
      - plan some goals and rewards - i.e. a facial when you've lost 5lbs, etc

      Best of luck!

      My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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      • #4
        Re: trying to get my motivation back

        Welcome back to Atkins! It's great that you decided to re-commit before you re-gained all 30 lbs. Now you only have half that to get back where you were. You did it before, so you can certainly do it again.

        Use the board and all it has to offer. The challenges are super motivating, not to mention fun. You might like to keep a journal too...
        Lots of options!

        Keep us posted. We're rooting for you.
        Before and after:






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        • #5
          Re: trying to get my motivation back

          Welcome back Julie! Get involved and don't look back....go forward to goal. We're all here for you!
          Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



          Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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          • #6
            Re: trying to get my motivation back

            Hi,

            There is an awesome thread here about excuses, you may find interesting, its a twist to what you are probably thinking its about. Its really motivating. Also, i find if i read this site throughout the day, it keeps me remembering my plan and goals and why i am doing.

            Take a deep breath and simply be honest with yourself.
            Take care of you!! Journey
            Female on a journey to finding life again.
            We can do, have and be anything we wish.:whip: PERSONAL CHALLENGE:whip: The path to success is massive determined action.
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            • #7
              Re: trying to get my motivation back

              Julie,

              The before and after pics are what really get me going. It's just so amazing to me to see the transformation that others have made. Those pictures make me long for a transformation of my very own. They also help me to see that no matter how hard it's been in the past, it is possible me...right here and right now. I hope you find your motivation soon so you can get started losing again and feeling better. Good luck and best wishes.

              Kim
              SW: 203 on 2 Jan 08
              CW: 200 on 8 Jan 08
              1st goal: 190 NLT 15 Feb 08
              2d goal: 180 NLT 31 Mar 08
              3d goal: 170 NLT 15 Apr 08
              GW: 160 NLT 30 May 08

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              • #8
                Re: trying to get my motivation back

                It's good to be back at the forum. I , like Julie, took a break from Atkins. I lost 20 lbs and it has started to creep back after two months of carb indulgence. I am eager to get back into the swing of things in 2008. Good luck everyone!

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                • #9
                  Re: trying to get my motivation back

                  Hi Julie! Welcome back to Atkins and the board. You will find all the motivation you need right here, the rest has to come from you. You can do it!

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                  • #10
                    Re: trying to get my motivation back

                    Wow~thanks so much for all the replies. I think this group will really help me.

                    I have been re-reading my atkins stuff and that is a lot of motivation in itself. I forgot how addicted I was to carbs and how much better I'll feel once I am back off them.

                    Thanks again for the support~I'll keep ya posted on how it's going.
                    Life is what we make it!

                    sw175
                    lw135
                    restart w150

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                    • #11
                      Re: trying to get my motivation back

                      just trying to figure out how to edit my profile....
                      Life is what we make it!

                      sw175
                      lw135
                      restart w150

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