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    Starting over for the umpteenth time

    Seriously, I don't even remember how many times I've started over. I was a member here and started out doing great. I'm an emotional eater, life was upside down and I turned back to food because I thought it comforted me. It doesn't feel so comfortable now that I'm back weighing 2 pounds more than I did when I first came here.

    So I'm back with my tail between my legs. I even thought about just sneaking back in but decided I'd announce my return and take my medicine.

    Anyway, I'm here and promise to do my very best at this.
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    Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

    Welcome back! Hi, I'm Diva68 and I'm a stress eater. Your post sounds a lot like mine. I started 02/26/08, completed 14 Day Induction-(lost 7lbs) and went off plan. I started back on 3/27/08 and weighed in with 1.5 lbs more than my original start. I was stressed beyond limits. But...here we are! We made the right decision to start again!!
    HAPPY LOSING!!!

    Female/5'5"/39yrs old
    1st Start Date: 02/26/08, 217.5 lbs down to 210.5 lbs
    Re-Start Date: 03/27/08, SW- 219 lbs/CW- 212lbs/GW- 130 lbs



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    • #3
      Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

      LOL, Come join us at the Second Time Around (Again) club. We have all BEEN THERE



      41 pounds down and counting

      If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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      • #4
        Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

        Thanks, Diva and Desertthorn... you've made me feel better already! And I'll check out the second time club!

        Love your strawberry, Diva!

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        • #5
          Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

          Welcome back to Atkins and the ADBB! It's terrific that you decided to re-commit. No need to keep that tail between your legs.... there are plenty here who've strayed and then returned multiple times. The important thing is that you are back.

          Try to figure out what triggers your falls from the wagon... then you'll be able to make a plan to avoid the same thing happening.

          Post lots and keep us updated as to your progress. We're behind you all the way.
          Before and after:






          PLEDGING FLIGHTS
          Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

          Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
          F/56yrs/5'.4"
          SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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          • #6
            Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

            Welcome back dream!

            Post often, ask questions, ask for help & of course share your success. Start a journal, join a challenge or two & come check out the Second Time Around Club...we've all been where you are.

            Check out Chapter 21 in you DANDR. It talks about preparing yourself to deal with our behavior that undermines our efforts to get healthy.

            Good luck in your journey!
            "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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            • #7
              Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

              Welcome back. No need to feel ashamed, give yourself a big 'Whoo-hooo' for recommiting. What caused you to stray? Write out those events that happened to make you lose focus and make action plans now for what you'll do differently. Having a plan in place will help avoid those obstacles and make you stronger. Best wishes. Glad to have you back!
              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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              • #8
                Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

                Welcome back
                F/34/5'7"

                Highest Weight: 346
                Current weight 04/17/10: 294.6
                Goals:299/274/249/224/199

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                • #9
                  Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

                  Glad you're back
                  ~Sarah~





                  SW: 352 CW:262 GW:150






                  "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" -Jeremiah 29:10-12

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                  • #10
                    Re: Starting over for the umpteenth time

                    Thanks, everyone. I took a deep breath, made the re-committment and I'm ready to do this. I'm on the 3rd day and going strong so far.

                    I can do this! I am definitely planning on being active here, it helps so much. You are a great group of people!

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