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  • Well, I saw my self in a mirror

    HI
    I was at the eye Dr's and went past a mirror, I mean I know I was heavy but wow, it took me for a surprise. Why didn't I see how fat I was before this? Was my head buried in the sand that much? I have been feeling the extra weight, it is hurting my health, my self esteem and activity level. In the near future I will have to move and right now I don't think I am up for that physically.
    So I have been tossing the diet thing around for a while and that mirror said it better be now, not any later.
    I am depressed and mad at me self for letting my self get this way.
    It started big time when my husband died and food became a comfort food. Yes, I knew that food offered no long solutions, That I would be just as depressed as I was before I broke down to eat, maybe even more, after a while, the feeling of remorse didn't even matter.
    I have been here at this forum before, lost 40 pounds and stopped cause of some reason I don't even remember
    now.
    So here I sit at over 350 ( gotta get a working scale) and what do I remember of all the food I ate that added to this fat?? Not much. I know I let a lot of life slip away.
    I will be going thru some stressful times in the future and I don't want to get any heavier
    My son will be leaving to move to Nebraska, this breaks my heart.
    We will be moving to N.C. in 2 years and leave the house I grew up in.
    I will be having money problems.
    I have a 16 year old that is driving me to tears.
    I am celiac and have fibro. and often in very bad pain
    I hope I don't sound like I am whining to much, but I feel If I am open enough to my self, by writing it down, maybe it will help.
    Today I didn't start as I need to go shopping, that won't be till Tuesday, But I am cutting back on stuff and its driving me nuts. I want to eat, I am hungry and all
    But 3 meals today, no snacking, no sweets, no seconds
    thanks for listening
    Sandi
    Sandi


    One day starts TODAY!

    GLUTEN-FREE since (without cheating) 7/29/09
    ATKIN'S INDUCTION 8/1/09
    31 pounds gone so far

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    Re: Well, I saw my self in a mirror

    Hi and welcome Sandi -- you are in a great place today because you came and introduced yourself and made a commitment to yourself! Here is some info to help get you started. If you need anything or have questions we're here to help! Take it a day at a time and you'll have much success.

    We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condenced version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html.

    The foods we eat are simple -- if a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food don’t eat it. Look at the ingredients list of everything at the grocery store and check the ingredients against the acceptable food list -- just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. We count "net carbs" not whole carbs (carb minus fiber = net carbs).


    The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

    Recipe Sites
    http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
    (Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
    (Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

    If you need anything we’re here to help you!! The moderators are excellent sources of anything and everything Atkins and they enjoy helping everyone. Good luck to you!
    Carole
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    DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
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      Re: Well, I saw my self in a mirror

      Hi Sandi, you have a lot going on but that means it is the perfect time to start taking care of you! Sounds like you have been taking care of everything/one else. One of the nice things about Atkins is that if you are truly hungry, you can eat--snacks and all. Just make sure you are eating legal foods. This is a high fat diet, not high protein so make sure you eat enough fat, eat your veggies, and drink a LOT of water. If you have questions, ask. We are here to help.
      JILL

      HW 298
      HW (this time) 248
      GOAL ONE 228
      (take 2)
      GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
      GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
      FINAL GOAL 165

      It's not about the results. Its about the process.

      "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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        Re: Well, I saw my self in a mirror

        Hi Sandi...welcome!
        Start date: June 26, 2009

        September Strength Challenge 30/600
        September Stability Ball Challenge 40/200
        September Water Challenge (80 oz/day) 9/30

        August Strength Challenge 600/600 (Just barely...but YAY!)

        Mini-goals:
        Size 12...7/10/2009!
        Size 10...
        Size 8...


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