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Originally Posted by Kyrie
So I'm totally new here. I randomly (or maybe not so randomly) wandered across this site and thought to myself... "Self... not another support forum for the never-ending diet." Then, I started reading! The things I've learned today could fill volumes!! I am so so so so happy to see a Thanksgiving Challenge, as my wedding day is two days after Thanksgiving. I really like the idea of having someone (or perhaps many) to talk to, whine to, complain with, and support through this very exciting and stressful next few months.
At the beginning of 2006, my cousin passed away from weight related illnesses. She was 4 years older than me. I had a very hard time dealing with the fact that so many of "the kids" as Grandma used to call us, had been dealing with weight and heart trouble. I used to be the 4th oldest. I am now the 3rd oldest, and will be second oldest within a year. There used to be 20 grandkids. That's hard to think about.
So we started Adkins. My fiancé, my 15 year old daughter and I started Adkins. We were kind and let the 12 year old have his bread. The daughter did VERY well and lost enough weight that her classmates oo'ed and aw'ed at her. The fiancé lost a LOT of weight and his co-workers commented on it daily. I, however, did not do so well. Apparently, I can put it on quickly, but the taking it back off process is much, much slower for me. Discouraged, I quit after 3 weeks of Induction - I know, I know... 2 weeks of Induction, but since it was working so well for them, I figured why not another week? Since then, I've gained another 5 pounds and can't fit into my brand new hippy jeans! I bought them and have never worn them.
Today, I start anew. This time, though, I will have you to help me, to encourage me, and to understand why I don't feel like going outside in 108 degree weather to take a walk. I came across the Sonoma Diet and it looks and sounds pretty interesting. There seems to be some confusion with it, but all in all, I think that it is a plan and a way of eating that I can stick to and learn to love.
Tomorrow, I will officially weigh in (early in the morning before my first cup of Splenda sweetened coffee) and start this thing off right! Today, I will eat healthy and put my Pilates machine to good use. NO, NOT as a coat rack!
Kyrie,
So great to have you join us! Your post really resonates with me. Probably because I've tried so many diets, including the Atkins. In fact, I did the Atkins before my wedding, along with my (then) fiance, now husband. We both lost about 15 lbs and proceeded to put it back on throughout the course of our 10 day cruise/honeymoon.
I have done the Zone (for about a day. man, it's confusing!), South Beach, and others. Now I'm having the most success just counting calories, keeping my carbs down and protein high (which really controls my appetite) and running/lifting weights. I started running 5k races (I've run 2 so far but am training for another in 3 weeks). I've managed to lose 25-30 lbs, but since I've been cheating like 50% of the time it has taken several months.
Everyone has to find their own way that works for them. For me it was a process of trial and error and as of now I'm pretty sure that this is the only way I am going to lose weight - counting calories and exercise.
You will get a bunch of support here. I promise. How much do you want to set your goal for the final challenge weigh in (Nov 22)?
Best,
Melly
