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hi all,
I was hear about 2 years ago, and lost 65 lbs using Atkins. My bf and I started the diet together; on his suggestion. He lasted 2 weeks then went back to his old habits. I continued and lost the weight. Over the past year I have gained back 13 lbs. It was a long year, with lots of temptations. I believe the reason I only gained back 13 lbs is because I kept going back to the diet, although without the same determination. No one around me was dieting, not the bf, nor my kids.
to update, my bf went to a dr to see about lap band surgery. He is currently 5'9" and weighs 330 lbs. I have watched him for years now, he simply has no will power, and you can't talk to him about his weight, because he will insist he is an expert on diets, because he has successfully lost weight several times in the past. it does no good to point out that losing and gaining right back does not a success make. so when he mentioned the surgery I thought, this is good, maybe this time he will lose the weight. Everything went fine until 4 wks before his surgery, and he was then, after several months of being told insurance was fine,...........DENIED. needless to say we are both disappointed. I waited several days and then quietly asked him if he has a plan B. to which he snapped at me. I think he was waiting for me to ask so he could finally snap. So I finally said you know what? I'm going back on the atkins. I never did reach my goal, and I accept that my body type, my make up, my who I am; dictates that I cannot eat as I choose or I will gain weight. so I went back on the diet. and his response? now, I understand he is very let down because his own surgery fell thru, but he said to me, oh yeah? for how long this time?
THANK YOU !!!!! all some of us need in life for success is for someone to assume we can ONLY FAIL! I am one of them. I went back on atkins religiously, and also got a partner from work to join me, and we are both very excited about doing this together. My co worker only has to lose about 20-25 lbs and myself about 45. I've already started to lose those pounds, (no surprise there huh?).
I wish I could do something for my bf, but I have learned to accept that only he can help him.
I never did have the gift of precise, sorry this is so long winded..........But--
GLAD TO BE BACK !!
theresa
aka mom to 6 daughters.
I was hear about 2 years ago, and lost 65 lbs using Atkins. My bf and I started the diet together; on his suggestion. He lasted 2 weeks then went back to his old habits. I continued and lost the weight. Over the past year I have gained back 13 lbs. It was a long year, with lots of temptations. I believe the reason I only gained back 13 lbs is because I kept going back to the diet, although without the same determination. No one around me was dieting, not the bf, nor my kids.
to update, my bf went to a dr to see about lap band surgery. He is currently 5'9" and weighs 330 lbs. I have watched him for years now, he simply has no will power, and you can't talk to him about his weight, because he will insist he is an expert on diets, because he has successfully lost weight several times in the past. it does no good to point out that losing and gaining right back does not a success make. so when he mentioned the surgery I thought, this is good, maybe this time he will lose the weight. Everything went fine until 4 wks before his surgery, and he was then, after several months of being told insurance was fine,...........DENIED. needless to say we are both disappointed. I waited several days and then quietly asked him if he has a plan B. to which he snapped at me. I think he was waiting for me to ask so he could finally snap. So I finally said you know what? I'm going back on the atkins. I never did reach my goal, and I accept that my body type, my make up, my who I am; dictates that I cannot eat as I choose or I will gain weight. so I went back on the diet. and his response? now, I understand he is very let down because his own surgery fell thru, but he said to me, oh yeah? for how long this time?
THANK YOU !!!!! all some of us need in life for success is for someone to assume we can ONLY FAIL! I am one of them. I went back on atkins religiously, and also got a partner from work to join me, and we are both very excited about doing this together. My co worker only has to lose about 20-25 lbs and myself about 45. I've already started to lose those pounds, (no surprise there huh?).
I wish I could do something for my bf, but I have learned to accept that only he can help him.
I never did have the gift of precise, sorry this is so long winded..........But--
GLAD TO BE BACK !!
theresa
aka mom to 6 daughters.
Theresa...Nice to meet you and good to have you join us...theres alot of support here..so read up and ask lots of questions...when your ready come join an excersize challenge, I'm the whoo--hooo--- Squat leader..makes me feel important with the title...lol
You're going to do great and be successful! So what if anyone says differently! If it's to be it's up to me. Right? Noone can force you to do anything whether fail or succeed. It has to come from within. I hope your bf sees all the success you enjoy and decides he wants some of that too! Good luck!
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