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Dear All,
I've been lurking on your boards for awhile now and am truly impressed by your success and the support you provide each other! So....I've joined myself.
I'm a grad student, so my life is pretty hectic (although in a totally different way than many other ladies my age who are chasing after toddlers). I'm also a very social person, so it's tough for me to turn down invites out for drinks, dinner, a chocolate muffin etc....and my calendar is pretty full. (I hope to fill it with workout appointments!)
I successfully lost 50 lbs on Atkins about 5 years ago, and maintained the loss until recently, when I noticed my pants weren't fitting so well anymore.
I really think that my excess weight in many ways is a shield that I've built around myself. Makes me feel different than everyone else. Gives me an escape (into food) and a rationalization for being single most of my life.
So, now I'm ready, to get serious. I've hopped on and off Atkins in the past year but struggled with group functions (we students have a lot of potlucks) where there's little but starchy foods....(lots of vegetarians up here). This time will be different, I will have the same resolve I did 5 years ago.
Biggest concern is my drinking. Honestly, alcohol is the most prominent way that my fellow students and I relax and enjoy each other (unhealthy I know). It's not uncommon for me to be tipsy 3 nights a week, and flat out drunk at least one (on top of the three). (not pretty but true).
I look forward to learning from all of you and hearing about your struggles and successes!
Tomorrow, I'm taking a morning yoga class with a friend, should feel really, really good.
I've been lurking on your boards for awhile now and am truly impressed by your success and the support you provide each other! So....I've joined myself.
I'm a grad student, so my life is pretty hectic (although in a totally different way than many other ladies my age who are chasing after toddlers). I'm also a very social person, so it's tough for me to turn down invites out for drinks, dinner, a chocolate muffin etc....and my calendar is pretty full. (I hope to fill it with workout appointments!)
I successfully lost 50 lbs on Atkins about 5 years ago, and maintained the loss until recently, when I noticed my pants weren't fitting so well anymore.
I really think that my excess weight in many ways is a shield that I've built around myself. Makes me feel different than everyone else. Gives me an escape (into food) and a rationalization for being single most of my life.
So, now I'm ready, to get serious. I've hopped on and off Atkins in the past year but struggled with group functions (we students have a lot of potlucks) where there's little but starchy foods....(lots of vegetarians up here). This time will be different, I will have the same resolve I did 5 years ago.
Biggest concern is my drinking. Honestly, alcohol is the most prominent way that my fellow students and I relax and enjoy each other (unhealthy I know). It's not uncommon for me to be tipsy 3 nights a week, and flat out drunk at least one (on top of the three). (not pretty but true).
I look forward to learning from all of you and hearing about your struggles and successes!
Tomorrow, I'm taking a morning yoga class with a friend, should feel really, really good.
It sounds like you have the determination to reach your goals. Hope your yoga class is great!!!
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