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I have been away for some time, on and off Atkins- same old same old. Well I think I had a light bulb moment- I hope I have anyway.
We just got back from holidays and have downloaded the photos- I don't even recognize myself.
I am 5'9" and haven't always been big. I am at the moment a size 16- I carry most of my weight in my mid section. I am not afraid of exercise, actually for my size I am pretty fit, I walk, run, bike, swim, lift weights and all kinds of stuff- for me exercise is not the problem.
So last week we returned from our holidays- we were in Canada for two weeks- great time, good friends-too much food and drink. After returning to Europe I have been exhausted. There was a nine hour time difference and I just can't seem to shake the jet lag. And to make matters worse my back and side are killing me- and I have never had back problems.
Two days ago I went to a doctor and he took some x rays showing that my spine has started early degeneration which is causing me the pain. Obviously it is from the extra weight I have been carrying.
I have had enough of it. As I write this I am holding back the tears- how did I get so fat?
I take full responsibility and now it is time for change. Today is day one of induction, so far so good, except for the caffine headache- I feel ok. I do feel sad though, that I have let myself get this bad- I just never saw it- It is like I woke up one day and truly saw how fat I am- but now I am here ready to do something about it.
I am reading the book again. I will eat healthy and I will exercise.
Thanks to this website there is a huge inspiration to take from the success of others. I hope in a few months time I will feel confident enough to post some photos.
sorry for the long winded post but I think I just needed to say these things to verify my situation and my goals. I am keeping a journal of all activities and food intake as well- I am ready for the pounds to come off and stay off.
We just got back from holidays and have downloaded the photos- I don't even recognize myself.
I am 5'9" and haven't always been big. I am at the moment a size 16- I carry most of my weight in my mid section. I am not afraid of exercise, actually for my size I am pretty fit, I walk, run, bike, swim, lift weights and all kinds of stuff- for me exercise is not the problem.
So last week we returned from our holidays- we were in Canada for two weeks- great time, good friends-too much food and drink. After returning to Europe I have been exhausted. There was a nine hour time difference and I just can't seem to shake the jet lag. And to make matters worse my back and side are killing me- and I have never had back problems.
Two days ago I went to a doctor and he took some x rays showing that my spine has started early degeneration which is causing me the pain. Obviously it is from the extra weight I have been carrying.
I have had enough of it. As I write this I am holding back the tears- how did I get so fat?
I take full responsibility and now it is time for change. Today is day one of induction, so far so good, except for the caffine headache- I feel ok. I do feel sad though, that I have let myself get this bad- I just never saw it- It is like I woke up one day and truly saw how fat I am- but now I am here ready to do something about it.
I am reading the book again. I will eat healthy and I will exercise.
Thanks to this website there is a huge inspiration to take from the success of others. I hope in a few months time I will feel confident enough to post some photos.
sorry for the long winded post but I think I just needed to say these things to verify my situation and my goals. I am keeping a journal of all activities and food intake as well- I am ready for the pounds to come off and stay off.
