[Future Bikini Wearer]

Hello!

During my many years on this weight loss journey I've stopped by 3fatchicks so often, but I've never really posted. I just seemed to lurk because I was never really ready to start being accountable for my weight. I've tried Prism, Weight Watchers, and a couple of others but only stayed on it long enough to stall. I would then fall off the wagon because "I wasn't losing anymore." Also, my body image is skewed. In my head I'm that perky 18 yr old with a tiny waist and slender legs. And even though I wear size 16 pants and XL tops, I still feel like I'm wearing size 8 and smalls. I never owned a full length mirror nor did I ever really look into one at the stores. But this year I knew I had to face the facts (or fats). My dad had severe diabetes and lost his life. I knew if I continued to ignore the bulge I would most likely end up just like him.

I'm ready! I've been doing Atkins religiously (for the first time, Atkins AND religiously!) But I'm doing something different. I'm reaching out for support this time. My stall is happening and I want so badly to cram those Girl Scout Samoas into my mouth. NOT that I even have a craving... just bad habits I guess. I figure if I actually make myself accountable by posting what I'm going through then maybe I can REALLY do it this time.

Wait, I know I can do it this time! I feel full, and satisfied. I love that I can have bacon and sausage for breakfast. It's those types of things on Atkins that I think will make this one stick and maybe the friends I'll make here

Thanks for listening

[JerseyGyrl]

to 3FC & Atkins!
I will soon be celebrating 6 years on Atkins....it works and when its done correctly, its healthy and competely doable long term.
You CAN do this!!!
Feel free to ask all the questions you want.
All the best to you!!

[lcrenee]

Hi Future Bikini Wearer, we're happy you're here! You CAN do this, it's not always easy but have faith that Atkins does work and we're here to support you - welcome!

Lindsay

[TobyThin]

Welcome! I love Atkins because I am never hungry, I feel sooooo much better, have more energy, etc. I only started a couple of weeks ago (the Induction Phase) and I can see myself on this diet for years.

I think JerseyGyrl posted these low carb recipes and yesterday I made the Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin under Side Dishes, wow, that was really good! I didn't use that much onion though I love onions because of the high carbs.

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/broccol...er_gratin.html

The night before I did a stir fry using cut up chicken breasts mixed with Bok Choy and that was great!

Anyway, this is good to bookmark:

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html

Whenever you feel like you are going to cheat, just post and know that we are here for you!

Good luck!
Toby

[sarahinparis]

Good luck -- how long have you been on Atkins before your stall? Some people lose a lot of weight the first weeks and then stall or seriously slow down -- that's pretty normal, as the initial weeks of fast loss is mainly water weight. Atkins / low carb can be a good long term plan, but like any other weight loss approach it needs persistency and PATIENCE. There is no quick weight loss solution.