Restarted today

[Organic-NoSoy-LC4Life]

Hi everyone,

I'm 35 years old, and I recently realized that I'm starting to hide out from the world because of my weight.

I have 99 lbs to lose. And lots to gain if I can reach my goals.
(It's a little daunting to see that number in black and white.)
I (re)started today. My husband has started with me, although he only has about 30 lbs to drop.

I think I did Atkins about 9 years ago, for several months and eventually fell off the bandwagon. I think this is because I staying in induction too long, and eventually lost focus.

I tried again around 2003, but it didn't "take." In retrospect I believe this is because I used to many of the Atkins products instead of focusing on whole foods.

I've been eating organic foods and do my very best to avoid soy (among other things), unless it's fermented for health reasons (I have auto-immune hypothyroidism). While I recommit to Atkins I hope to maintain these two habits throughout. As I move on through the stages I plan to stay gluten-free.

Anyway, I don't want to list all my challenges here, suffice to say that carrying extra weight is not helping any of them! So it's got to go!

Over the past few days I've gotten rid of all the high-carb pastas and other items from the house and I'm looking forward to induction.

P.S. If your'e starting today too, let me know so we can support each other!

[blueberrylady]

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Welcome to the board! It sounds like you have a good plan in place and that's half the battle. And it's nice that your dh is doing Atkins with you.

Make sure you drink lots of water and vitamins help too. Also check out the recipe forum and Linda's Low carb website for ideas so you don't get bored.

There are other people on the board with thyroid problems so they may be able to give you advice on that too.

Good luck to both of you!

[chinadoll]

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Welcome. At least you aren't in triple digits. You can do this. I have lost more than 50 and kept it off by low carbing. Lost my commitment along the way but have recently gotten serious enough again to take off another 50 or so. I am sure you will do fine if you stick with us losers.

[Gabby]

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this is a reintroduction....
i am so ashamed of myself. i have noooo control. i need help guys!!!
ok so i have already messed up this morning and put sugar in my coffee and had a half bagel.
tomorrow... i am starting over. i am not going to start on monday because that is silly.
so.... help!!!! please!!!! thanks!!!!

i need to update my signature.

[SunnySmile501]

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Anyway, I don't want to list all my challenges here, suffice to say that carrying extra weight is not helping any of them! So it's got to go!

I had a list of challenges that would make anyone cringe, but Atkins has made them all disappear. I had about a dozen doctors enabling me and trying to push me back-wards (back to bed-bound, wheelchair-bound, barely able to walk with quad canes, on 17 different prescription meds (39 pills a day), validating that I had medical reasons (excuses) for weighing nearly 300 pounds and suffer from a disorder (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) that is made worse by any kind of activity or exercise.

I had to sneak to exercise and had to keep the fact that I was doing Atkins a secret from all doctors. I no longer have severe asthma, diverticulitis, and I walk completely un-assisted by canes and no longer have to use the electric carts to shop. I went on a 6-mile hike in the mountains of Virginia last fall, something my doctors said would never happen. I am on only one prescription drug and am thinking about weaning myself back off of it.

When you get your "conditions" under control, you will be surprised at how well you feel. We have been poisoning ourselves for far too long. If I didn't lose any weight at all, being rid of life-long asthma, diverticulitis and getting rid of a yeast overgrowth would make it worth it in the end. Just getting all the chemicals that are in processed foods out of my diet made it worth the effort.

Sunny!

[SunnySmile501]

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this is a reintroduction....
i am so ashamed of myself. i have noooo control. i need help guys!!!
ok so i have already messed up this morning and put sugar in my coffee and had a half bagel.
tomorrow... i am starting over. i am not going to start on monday because that is silly.
so.... help!!!! please!!!! thanks!!!!

i need to update my signature.

Why not make your own post so more people will see it and reply to you? Not many people will see this buried in someone elses thread.

[Organic-NoSoy-LC4Life]

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Blueberrylady - Thank you for your kind words.

Water is my weak point, but I am committed to improving that. And I am a big supplement girl coming into this so I will definitely keep taking them!

Chinadoll - Yes, I think I can do this too. We both can. I'm happy to be a loser with you!

Gabby - I think it will help you to start a new thread, one that can be completely dedicated to you! You deserve it!

Also, I know how weak I can be. It might help you to get all the bad stuff out of your house. It will help you keep to your commitment & make it more difficult to cheat. Out of sight, out of mind... or at least a errand away. Sometimes we just need space to break the bad habits.

Sunnysmile - YES! I so know where you're coming from. And your story is exactly what I need to hear. It is just amazing to me the damage all those chemical do. I really do think whole food and a simple diet is the way to go. I don't share any of your former health challenges, mine are all endocrine related, but I certainly do understand where you're coming from. Thank you for sharing.