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Hi There - I have been a long time reader, but never a contributor to the board. I have gone here several times for information, recipes and just plain old inspiration.
I USED to weigh around 120...never over. In 2004, I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child. My first child was just turning 13 (yes, you read that correctly). It was finally my little girl I had always wanted
With the pregnancy came 80 glorious mac 'n cheese filled pounds (the baby needed her dairly). I weighed in at 200 pounds on my 5'4 frame. It is too much.
I was able to get down to 150, but not in the best of ways. Around mother's day I weighed in at 154. For my gift, my family got me a membership to a swanky gym. I made a decision...make this happen. I am uncomfortable, cranky and do not feel like myself. On May 19, I started Atkins. I had seen my mother (many times when she was alive) and my 50 year old brother succeed. I thought maybe there was something to this.
I did great for 10 days...and, then (just like every other diet) I fell hard. I had a party for my son and I just made bad choices. Those choices lasted for three days; despite my 5 pound weight loss. I hopped back on and decided I should extend my induction to help mitigate that slip up.
Which brings me to today. This morning a frid brought me a 'low carb' bakery item; thinking she was being very sweet and supportive, not completely knowing what low carb really is. I made a bad choice and I ate the treat. I felt miserable. Completely bummed that I had given up, yet again. Around comes lunch time. I decide I've blown it, I am going to order one of my favorite sandwiches...after all, why not, I've failed today. I ordered it and while I was waiting I decided to investigate my poor choice more closely. It had 26 g carb...hmmm...WAIT A MINUTE...I CAN salvage this day. Granted it was a poor choice, but with 26 g carb...I can still turn this day around.
My sandwich was delivered. I opened it. I drooled over the fresh baked goodness of that bread...I dumped the contents (turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, pickle, olives, mayo) onto my plate. I took the bread for a walk...to my garbage can. Thus making my lunch LEGAL! I did it. I pushed through it. One of the most difficult things to do
Maybe it's starting to really sink in. I have lost 5 pounds in less than a month. And, while I'm not losing at rapid speed, I have lost the normal % for induction and in the process, I am really starting to THINK. I now work out 5 times a week, got a personal trainer for 2 days a week...and, I think it's all starting to really be the 'old' me.
Sorry for the long winded post. I never thought I had anything even remotely worth sharing until today...
Thanks for your continued inspiration!
I USED to weigh around 120...never over. In 2004, I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child. My first child was just turning 13 (yes, you read that correctly). It was finally my little girl I had always wanted
With the pregnancy came 80 glorious mac 'n cheese filled pounds (the baby needed her dairly). I weighed in at 200 pounds on my 5'4 frame. It is too much.
I was able to get down to 150, but not in the best of ways. Around mother's day I weighed in at 154. For my gift, my family got me a membership to a swanky gym. I made a decision...make this happen. I am uncomfortable, cranky and do not feel like myself. On May 19, I started Atkins. I had seen my mother (many times when she was alive) and my 50 year old brother succeed. I thought maybe there was something to this.
I did great for 10 days...and, then (just like every other diet) I fell hard. I had a party for my son and I just made bad choices. Those choices lasted for three days; despite my 5 pound weight loss. I hopped back on and decided I should extend my induction to help mitigate that slip up.
Which brings me to today. This morning a frid brought me a 'low carb' bakery item; thinking she was being very sweet and supportive, not completely knowing what low carb really is. I made a bad choice and I ate the treat. I felt miserable. Completely bummed that I had given up, yet again. Around comes lunch time. I decide I've blown it, I am going to order one of my favorite sandwiches...after all, why not, I've failed today. I ordered it and while I was waiting I decided to investigate my poor choice more closely. It had 26 g carb...hmmm...WAIT A MINUTE...I CAN salvage this day. Granted it was a poor choice, but with 26 g carb...I can still turn this day around.
My sandwich was delivered. I opened it. I drooled over the fresh baked goodness of that bread...I dumped the contents (turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, pickle, olives, mayo) onto my plate. I took the bread for a walk...to my garbage can. Thus making my lunch LEGAL! I did it. I pushed through it. One of the most difficult things to do
Maybe it's starting to really sink in. I have lost 5 pounds in less than a month. And, while I'm not losing at rapid speed, I have lost the normal % for induction and in the process, I am really starting to THINK. I now work out 5 times a week, got a personal trainer for 2 days a week...and, I think it's all starting to really be the 'old' me.
Sorry for the long winded post. I never thought I had anything even remotely worth sharing until today...
Thanks for your continued inspiration!
congrats for getting back on the wagon. Sad fact is, it IS easier to gain than to lose, but this is the most satisfying way of losing weight you'll ever find 
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