Round Two

[Maryanne]

I'm thinking of starting Atkins again and need support.
I was previously on Atkins from August 2003 to October 2004.
I lost 122 pounds from August 2003 to October 2004. I started at 340 lbs and got down to 218 lbs.
I was proud of my accomplishment- though very overwhelmed with the attention I received from others. People did not recognize me in my 'new skin'. Shopping for a new wardrobe would send me into a panic...there were so many clothes that fit me!
In those 14 months while on Atkins- I did not cheat once! If I really wanted something, I would ask to 'smell' the food- and I was good to go. I had the support of my husband, my kids, friends and family. I felt good, was happy and very proud of myself. Unfortunately, I fell off the wagon 10/23/04 and never got back on. My first 'cheat' was grapes. You'd think it would be chocolate or bread or something really bad...nope- just a bunch of grapes!
Fast forward to October/November 2006. My husband asked for a divorce in October and I had a heart attack (at 41) in November. While I was in the hospital for the angioplasty and stent, they told me I was diabetic. I was back up to 320 lbs. I felt like such a failure.

As of today I'm at 300 lbs. I'm taking 10 pills a day- cholesterol, blood pressure, aspirin, diabetes, thyroid, depression, etc.
I'm sick of feeling miserable and want to get back to the one thing that worked for me- Atkins!

Any help would be great!
Thanks-
Maryanne

[Chicklady]

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Hi Maryanne
Been there, done that!!
Welcome back to Atkins and come join us in the Century Club for those with 100+ pounds to lose.

[stephbob]

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Welcome back! I hope you find the strength and determination to stick this out, because you know how much you will benefit from it again!

We're all here for you, and it'll take time, but you'll get there

[Sunny_0ne]

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Maryanne, I am so glad you made it back.

It's unbelievable how one bunch of grapes could start such a landslide, isn't it?

You have the rest of your life ahead of you. With Atkins, you can regain your health, look good, and forge a new future for yourself.

The very best of luck to you.

[blueberrylady]

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Welcome back Maryanne! You have really been through the wringer but that is all behind you now and we can help you start over, so try to stay positive and take it one day at a time. You can do it and we are here to help. Keep us posted on your progress.

[imagood1]

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Welcome Maryanne - you have made a great decision to come back to this WOE for your health. I understand the pills - I take pills for so many things and I'm hoping with weight loss I'll also "lose" the pills.

Join in on the site as much as you can, don't forget to exercise - that is critical! There are so many things we can do to get our bodies going to help loose weight.

I wish you great health and more energy soon!

Carole

[roundtwo2]

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So Roundtwo, I just came back here tonight after departing from here about 2.+ yrs ago. I read your post and you inspired me to get back on the program.
Thus I used your name and added a 2 so you don't feel so alone. Is that ok.

I was canuck but can't log in so had to change.

Hi all, I recognize some names