I'm going to lose weight and keep it off this time because life is a gift. I find myself waiting to lose weight before I can do this or that, I dress in frumpy clothes because I don't want to spend money on new temp clothes that I find unattractive because I still look fat,. I want to LIVE a long life. I can either let food control me, hold me back, depress me, be my every thought, base all i do around what I THINK i look like, the way I see myself,. or I can kick my addiction and obsession with food right out the front door,. for all to see, I want "it" to feel humiliated and embarrassed for losing the fight against ME and my dignity, self confidence, self love,. "IT" has lost, and will shrivel and deflate, finally disappearing from my sight. I am laughing at it, sitting out on the road it has lost and I have won!!
That was weird and deep, I'm a visual person and need to think this way to succeed. I feel confident.
I weigh 224 with a goal of 165. I am 5'9" tall.
So let's get on with this,. happy success to all of us!!
Thanks for the welcome Chameleon! I certainly feel like a winner today!! I did Atkins years ago and got down to 115 lbs, I lived it for 2 years and then ONE. BITE. of. ICECREAM. did me in,,. I've been struggling since. I also have heart disease and diabetes in my family so I HAVE to get a handle on this thing.
Fantastic Dawnlee! What a great intro, and determination! Although I am not doing Atkins, I am doing a low-ish carb diet, with a cheat day once a week. I've been on it since July 19th and have lost 11 lbs as of today. In the past, I have been a yo-yo dieter, and my weight loss plan of choice was always calorie counting, but I don't count anything now. I can't maintain that, and when I eat certain foods, they trigger my appetite. I have a family history of diabetes and hypoglycemia, so I finally looked into cutting back on carbs, which as you know is trouble for people with insulin issues. I think for anyone who has trouble with cravings or a history of insulin problems, etc., cutting back on bad carbs is the way to go. Anyway, be sure to check out the Atkins forum. Some forums here are more active than others, but just jump right in! Good luck!
Woot Woot! You can do this, it's a great site with lots of support and information!
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Originally Posted by dawnlee
Hello all
I'm going to lose weight and keep it off this time because life is a gift. I find myself waiting to lose weight before I can do this or that, I dress in frumpy clothes because I don't want to spend money on new temp clothes that I find unattractive because I still look fat,. I want to LIVE a long life. I can either let food control me, hold me back, depress me, be my every thought, base all i do around what I THINK i look like, the way I see myself,. or I can kick my addiction and obsession with food right out the front door,. for all to see, I want "it" to feel humiliated and embarrassed for losing the fight against ME and my dignity, self confidence, self love,. "IT" has lost, and will shrivel and deflate, finally disappearing from my sight. I am laughing at it, sitting out on the road it has lost and I have won!!
That was weird and deep, I'm a visual person and need to think this way to succeed. I feel confident.
I weigh 224 with a goal of 165. I am 5'9" tall.
So let's get on with this,. happy success to all of us!!
Thank you, gorgeous new friends!! And congrats on your success so far. I am on day two of Atkins, and as always. I lose my appetite and cravings almost instantly, problem is I get so bored on it,. which tells me I am putting too much time into food,. it shouldn't matter so much to me. I always think about it,. contemplating my future..
I was a Weight Watchers member for many years but just couldn't budge another ounce. I'm doing a medically supervised low carb diet that has me at 1000 calories a day, 100+ grams of protein and no more than 50 grams net carbs. I have lost 25 pounds since May 7, feel wonderful, have had no cravings and am always satisfied. I know I will may this a WOL. We're glad to have you with us!
Hello all, I started Atkins today 25 kilos to go
What a great intro, and determination! Although I am not doing Atkins, I am doing a low-ish carb diet, with a cheat day once a week. I've been on it since July 19th and have lost 11 lbs as of today. In the past, I have been a yo-yo dieter, and my weight loss plan of choice was always calorie counting, but I don't count anything now. I can't maintain that, and when I eat certain foods, they trigger my appetite. I have a family history of diabetes and hypoglycemia, so I finally looked into cutting back on carbs, which as you know is trouble for people with insulin issues. I think for anyone who has trouble with cravings or a history of insulin problems, etc., cutting back on bad carbs is the way to go. Anyway, be sure to check out the Atkins forum. Some forums here are more active than others, but just jump right in! Good luck!
I was a Weight Watchers member for many years but just couldn't budge another ounce. I'm doing a medically supervised low carb diet that has me at 1000 calories a day, 100+ grams of protein and no more than 50 grams net carbs. I have lost 25 pounds since May 7, feel wonderful, have had no cravings and am always satisfied. I know I will may this a WOL. We're glad to have you with us!
