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God, that subject line sounds so dreary. It wasn't meant that way!
I have returned to Atkins after a long, LONG period of self-indulgence, self-sabotage, and some serious bouts of clinical depression. I won't test your patience with the details, but I'll say that a combination of medical issues (severe arthritis that came on very young, and very quickly) and financial problems (a couple of unforeseen job changes in a shaky economic climate) ... well, the last couple of years have sucked. Hard.
I've packed a whole lot of weight back on that I lost several years ago on Atkins, plus more. So it's time to change that. My life is, right now, pretty darn good -- I'm happy and healthy, I like my work, money's still tight but things aren't scary, and I have a great husband and good friends. When the depression got so bad that it was worrisome (bursting into tears several times a week, convinced that I was an ugly, useless loser, etc., etc. -- those of you who've experienced depression know what I mean) I was prescribed Celexa by my doctor ... who knew better than I did that a big part of my problem was that I needed medication, because it's made an enormous difference in, well, everything. No more crying, or self-loathing, or doom-and-gloom! So, hooray for science, and all that.
Today is Day Four of Induction, and I feel great. I had a day-and-a-half of that headachy carb withdrawal feeling, but otherwise I already feel better than before. My husband is on board with me, even though he doesn't need to lose weight -- there's a loaf of bread in the pantry so he can make sandwiches for work, but in all other ways he's eating on my plan, too. Luckily, he likes cauliflower faux-potatoes!
I know from the last time I did Atkins (and a few failed attempts since) that I need a support group to check in with, to keep me motivated. The last time, it was on Usenet. This time, I'm turning to you guys. I have a long journey ahead, and reading your challenges, triumphs and suggestions will keep me on the road to my goal.
Thanks for having me!
I have returned to Atkins after a long, LONG period of self-indulgence, self-sabotage, and some serious bouts of clinical depression. I won't test your patience with the details, but I'll say that a combination of medical issues (severe arthritis that came on very young, and very quickly) and financial problems (a couple of unforeseen job changes in a shaky economic climate) ... well, the last couple of years have sucked. Hard.
I've packed a whole lot of weight back on that I lost several years ago on Atkins, plus more. So it's time to change that. My life is, right now, pretty darn good -- I'm happy and healthy, I like my work, money's still tight but things aren't scary, and I have a great husband and good friends. When the depression got so bad that it was worrisome (bursting into tears several times a week, convinced that I was an ugly, useless loser, etc., etc. -- those of you who've experienced depression know what I mean) I was prescribed Celexa by my doctor ... who knew better than I did that a big part of my problem was that I needed medication, because it's made an enormous difference in, well, everything. No more crying, or self-loathing, or doom-and-gloom! So, hooray for science, and all that.
Today is Day Four of Induction, and I feel great. I had a day-and-a-half of that headachy carb withdrawal feeling, but otherwise I already feel better than before. My husband is on board with me, even though he doesn't need to lose weight -- there's a loaf of bread in the pantry so he can make sandwiches for work, but in all other ways he's eating on my plan, too. Luckily, he likes cauliflower faux-potatoes!
I know from the last time I did Atkins (and a few failed attempts since) that I need a support group to check in with, to keep me motivated. The last time, it was on Usenet. This time, I'm turning to you guys. I have a long journey ahead, and reading your challenges, triumphs and suggestions will keep me on the road to my goal.
Thanks for having me!
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