So many new faces!

[aquaryus]

Hello, all! I'm not new to this woe, however, I seem to fall off the wagon now and again. I started doing Atkins back in 2005 after my ex broke up with me and I lost 70 pounds. Within 6 months after our break up, I started dating my current bf and went back to my old woe, which ended up with me back over 400 lbs. (403, to be exact). My sugar was back out of control (a1c of 9.1) and I was feeling like sleeping all the time and cranky from the sugar spikes and my Dr even increased my metformin dose. Not a good thing.

I don't know what happened, but on 12/3/08, my attitude changed. It's like everything came together in my head and I decided that I have to go back to Atkins. I decided that I dont want to spend another summer as a sweaty size 28. I decided that I don't want to hear my knees crack when I stand up. And I no longer want to see my Mom and Grandma look at me with pity and have them fear for my life.

I've gotten the ok from my family Dr and my neurologist, who actually said to me, "We need to get you back on that low carb diet and get this weight off of you."

Anyway, so, here I am. More serious than ever. I think falling off so many times has made me see that I need this wol and I live in a body that just doesn't respond well to unhealthy carbs. My Mom already told me she sees a difference in my face and shoulders. That's the way I seem to lose, from top to bottom but that's ok, as long as it comes off.

I'm glad to be back!!!

[clogger]

Re: So many new faces!

Welcome back, aquaryus!!!!!!!!

It sounds like you are in the right frame of mind. Success is in your future! Think how good you'll feel as the pounds melt away. You'll lose that 70 pounds you lost before plus much more! You should come join us in the Century Club. It's a great group of people who are very knowledgeable and extremely supportive.

Do you have the book?

[Adena]

Re: So many new faces!

Welcome back, aquaryus. I've been on and off Atkins for the past year, putting back on 50+ pounds I had worked hard to lose, so I can certainly relate.

I love your statement "I don't want to spend another summer as a sweaty size 28." I think no matter what our starting size, we can all relate to sentiment! When you're overweight, it's hard to feeling good in the summertime. But at least we'll know we're on our way...

Best of luck to you!

[Sarina D]

Re: So many new faces!

Welcome back! Give yourself a big pat on the back for coming to the realization that you need to get healthy and making the decision to do so. That is a HUGE step. I know you will be successful with this and I know that if you really commit yourself to eating this way (all the time as it's a way of life) you will most definitely be successful in all aspects of getting healthy.

Just remember, you're worth overcoming this battle with weight. I started very close to the same weight you are. If I can do this.....I know this is a very common statement....but truly, if I can do this you can as well. I am very limited in the foods I can eat due to food major food allergies I suffer from but I am doing the best I can with the small amount of variety I can choose from and I am making it happen. I have come from a size 36 (Just this April) down to a size 18 as a couple of days ago when I went out shopping. I know what the summers are like.....I can totally relate to you not wanting to go through another one.

We're all here for you and I urge you to read as much as you can on this forum. Everyone here truly cares about one another and are a terrific source of support. I'm very excited for you, I know you can do this!!!!

It's great to meet you!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 258 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[aquaryus]

Re: So many new faces!

Thank you all for your warm welcome back!

Clogger- I actually have the book plus Atkins Essentials (I think that's what it's called) and a low carb book from two other doctors. So, I'm set! All I need to do is start excersizing regularly and I'm on my way.