What was the last straw that got you started?

[barrnone]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

Not one last straw - I'm thinking it was about a thousand little stir sticks

Just all that comes with being overweight - low self esteem, depression, etc...on 2/1/2009 - it just made sense and I haven't looked back. Feel better now than I have in years.

Good luck

[Michael Scott]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

I have been eating things like beef, cheese, lettuce and a lot of whole weat pizza.
Okay, no pizza but the rest is accurate and I did have some whip cream, suger free jello and diet 7up.


I am doing some cardio so hope that helps as well and I am going to stick with this induction part 100%!!!

[Michael Scott]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

Made it through day two. Had about 18 carbs yesterday and about 15 or so today.
I did an hour of cardio yesterday and 30 minutes today. Felt kind of weak, not sure if it has anything to do with the lack of carbs but I am hoping I will adapt pretty fast.

No carb cravings so far but I feel like the diet 7up helps with those so far anyway.
Is anyone eating bacon? I am loving eggs and bacon!

[imagood1]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

The "final straw" for me was my health -- and the health of the other people in my home. They aren't following Atkins but I'm the only driver in our house, the one who makes doctor appts, makes sure everyone has medications...etc. I figured I had to get my health back so I could continue to take care of everyone else. I was also tired of being sick and tired all the time.....


- watch the jello -- many people find it slows weight loss. Try to kill your sweet tooth from the beginning for the best results.

Hope you read the book, are drinking pure water (64 ounces pure water minimum), and are taking a multivitamin without iron.

Good luck

[Atkinsfann]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

I had too many cool clothes that didn't fit and I said I refuse to buy any more bigger clothes. I have a friend on Atkins for about 7 mo and she is doing great. So I asked her a bunch of questions and then read stuff here, and then started the diet. I got a book at a used book store, and I am loving it.

[sham]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

For me it was a build up of lots of things like clothes not fitting, not liking myself in the mirror, feeling embraced walking on the street thinking people must think I look fat, feeling low thinking my husband would prefer a slimmer wife,wanting to have clothes that didnt come in my size.One thing that really helped me to start determined was when my son called me a fat cow when he got angry that upset me and pushed me to make a decision to start losing weight.
Oh and a great warm welcome to you.

[ImmaGonnaGetThere]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

My last straw was just plain old tired of being fat! Fat at work, fat at home, tired all the time, fat driving kids from one thing to another, tired all the time, fat trying to play with kids, and I HATED BEING FAT on vacation. So my final straw was that I would not ever be fat on vacation again! Those pics tell the truth.

[Michael Scott]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

Week one was okay, had some serious carb craving a couple of times. I walked in hungry to a ton of freshly baked cookies but managed to not eat one.
I guess it could be kicking in.
Cafiene withdraw was bad for a couple of days but I was hooked.

[Michael Scott]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

The caffeine withdraw delieverd a massive headache!!

[Skeptika23]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

The caffeine withdraw delieverd a massive headache!!

It'll get better! I was a major caff addict and that was the worst part - the headache. Be assured it WILL improve!

[mission to lose]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

The caffeine withdraw delieverd a massive headache!!

Are you going off the caffeine "cold turkey" or weaning yourself off a little each day?

[mission to lose]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

What was the last straw that got you started?

For me, when I finally realized the person I saw myself as in my head was DEFINITELY not the person I was looking at in the mirror.

I guess you call it denial, but I never looked at my self realistically enough to face up that I WAS TOO FAT! The girl in my head looked pretty good.

[barrnone]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

What was the last straw that got you started?

For me, when I finally realized the person I saw myself as in my head was DEFINITELY not the person I was looking at in the mirror.

I guess you call it denial, but I never looked at my self realistically enough to face up that I WAS TOO FAT! The girl in my head looked pretty good.

mission - that is exactly how I felt for years. good post!

[mk2100]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

The last straw for me was looking in the mirror and not recognizing the person staring back. it really messes with your head, because you know the real you is in there somewhere...Trapped behind the large pizzas, and bags of Oreos, lol.

My health is not worth jeopardizing for cookies anymore. Hope you are adjusting well!!

[mission to lose]

Re: What was the last straw that got you started?

mission - that is exactly how I felt for years. good post!

Thanks Barrnone.

WE ARE GONNA
DO THIS THING!!!