I'm really interested to know why you decided to start Atkins the very first time you started out. Not just choosing the WOE itself, but what happened to make you start a new diet\WOE at all? Do you remember the whys? What your original goals were? I know we all have a story, and I'd love to hear yours!
Y'all are going to think I've lost my mind, but I'm really excited about getting weighed when I go to the Dr. tomorrow. Tomorrow will be exactly 4 weeks since the faithful visit that convinced me I had to do something. I thought the number on the scale was bad (I couldn't believe it), but then I saw "morbidly obese" written in my chart, and to top it off, the office called and said that they wanted to get fasting blood work because my sugar was "a little higher than it should be". I cried. I prayed. I just knew that I had to do something. I had been thinking of starting something in January, but after that, I knew it just couldn't wait - I didn't want to start the new year with even MORE weight to loose. Both of my parents are diabetics, as was one of my sisters (when she lost 150 pounds it went away), and I know what a terrible disease that is. Anyway, those things added to the fact that I've felt tired and kinda blah for a long time convinced me it was time to take charge.
I picked Atkins because it's so strict. I've lost some weight over the years, but never have been able to stay with it. Weight Watchers was great, but you can "cheat", and a little here, a little there, and before you know it you aren't on the diet anymore! When I read Atkins, a light went off in my head. THAT'S why I feel like crap, why I droop at 3:00 every day, why I crave bread and potatoes and sweets - Aha!
So that's my story, I hope you all will choose to share yours!
Stacy