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Hello! I just wanted to introduce myself and say that this is my 2nd time starting Atkins. The first time around I lost 22 glorious pounds and then I told myself that it was ok to eat what I wanted over Thanksgiving....and then I told myself it was ok to eat what I wanted over Christmas...and more than a year later, here I am starting over. I gained back the 22 pounds lost + 9 more on top of that. I could be at goal by now if I had only stuck with it. That's a powerful thought!
This time is different though. I have a new attitude...a renewed will...and I know that this is it. This is my life. And I know that any food I put in my mouth will only taste good for a second, but that second of pleasure I may get is nothing compared to the pleasure I will get from being there for my children...being healthy for my husband...and especially for how I will feel about myself.
I have been overweight since I was 18 years old...same story as many others...dad not around...allowed men to treat me badly...looking for attention in all the wrong places...gaining weight to protect myself, etc. I finally met a wonderful man who loved me for me and didn't care how much I weighed. So, I gained 30 pounds (maybe to test him??) and of course he passed. He really does love me and will support me in whatever will make me happy.
So, now it's time for me to take care of me...and that's why I'm here. I can't do this alone. Now matter how strong my will, there will always be days that are harder to get through than others. I have just finished my first 14 days of induction and I've lost 9 pounds. Thank you God for helping me take the focus off of food!!! I am going to stay on extended induction for a least another 2 weeks...just to make sure I'm ready to move on.
This way of life really is how it has to be. It's like being allergic to something. I've got a bad carb allergy! Just keep telling yourself that and you'll really believe it. That is also good to say when someone offers you something you shouldn't eat. "No thanks! I'm allergic to that!" Trust me, you might get a funny look, but you won't get any questions!
Anyway, thanks in advance for your support! Good luck to you all!
32/F/5'8 1/2 (every half inch counts!) from TN
SW285/CW276/GW175
This time is different though. I have a new attitude...a renewed will...and I know that this is it. This is my life. And I know that any food I put in my mouth will only taste good for a second, but that second of pleasure I may get is nothing compared to the pleasure I will get from being there for my children...being healthy for my husband...and especially for how I will feel about myself.
I have been overweight since I was 18 years old...same story as many others...dad not around...allowed men to treat me badly...looking for attention in all the wrong places...gaining weight to protect myself, etc. I finally met a wonderful man who loved me for me and didn't care how much I weighed. So, I gained 30 pounds (maybe to test him??) and of course he passed. He really does love me and will support me in whatever will make me happy.
So, now it's time for me to take care of me...and that's why I'm here. I can't do this alone. Now matter how strong my will, there will always be days that are harder to get through than others. I have just finished my first 14 days of induction and I've lost 9 pounds. Thank you God for helping me take the focus off of food!!! I am going to stay on extended induction for a least another 2 weeks...just to make sure I'm ready to move on.
This way of life really is how it has to be. It's like being allergic to something. I've got a bad carb allergy! Just keep telling yourself that and you'll really believe it. That is also good to say when someone offers you something you shouldn't eat. "No thanks! I'm allergic to that!" Trust me, you might get a funny look, but you won't get any questions!
Anyway, thanks in advance for your support! Good luck to you all!
32/F/5'8 1/2 (every half inch counts!) from TN
SW285/CW276/GW175
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