I have done this before and did not "stay on the wagon" so I'm back, but this is a new group for me and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all very well!
I'll be honest: I'm terrified of personal failure. If you don't start, you can't fail, right? Well...that's the theory anyway. But something has brought me back so let's see what I can do with this!
About me: I'm 31, single, live in Maine with a roommate and a beautiful border collie. I have an Anna Nicole Smith type of body, just a little more of it. I'm struggling with starting new relationships because I wonder why a man would want to be with a larger woman? Hmmm. Need to work on that! I work full time as a glorified secretary and am a part time student pursuing a degree in English. I spend as much time as I can with my 4 very energetic nephews who think I am the most beautiful woman they've ever seen (blush). I'm 5'6 and currently weigh (gulp) 245. How did that happen? I have all the tools necessary: tanita scale, new sneakers, new water bottle, pedometer, low carb books, etc. Just need the follow through!
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Way to go Patti! The first step is the hardest and you took it! I've always struggled with my weight and this is the first eating plan that I have stuck with - 38 days and counting! I haven't cheated once - and that's HUGE for me! The weight is coming off a lot slower than I would like, but I'm not giving up. This way of eating is something I will have to continue for the rest of my life. So what if I can't get into that bathing suit this summer, I'll aim for next summer! Keep a positive attitude and everything will fall into place.
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Hi all! Patti, I know where you are coming from! I also began my second round of this about 2 wks ago. Several years ago, I had my 3rd child and had about 50 lbs to lose. I followed Atkins program and lost it all, plus 10 more that I carried before I got pregnant. It was awesome! Well, before I knew it, I stopped the program and the weight came back on. Thank goodness I stopped myself as I put on 40lbs. I yo-yo'ed for a bout a year, doing low-fat, Weight Watchers, then 2 wks ago, I knew I had to commit to controlled carb living, why? Because it was the only way to stay healthy and keep slim. I found even on Weight watchers, I had a severe sugar addiction, and their way of eating whatever you want, just add the points, It was easy at first, then I would go crazy some days. Sugar and me do not mix! Anyways, please send me a message, and don't ever quit! This is the only way of life that is the most healthy for your body, and if you buckle down and commit to this for life, you can't go wrong! I've dropped 8lbs. so far, and I'm on my way! Way to go Wendi! What a wonderful attitude to have! I need more of your spirit! Good luck to you both and my motto is don't ever quit! Even if you slip up, don't ever quit! God bless!
Second... Patti - I have all the tools too. it's sooooo hard to get motivated. How is the Tanita scale? That's one I haven't invested in yet.
I know where you're coming from with relationships. I have an incredible fear of intimacy. I don't feel sexy unless I'm thin. I chock it up to the media, but it has a lot to do with me buying into it too.
Wendi - 38 days without a cheat is awesome! I bet you're not even missing those BAD foods anymore, right?
Alexi - Sugar doesn't go well with me either. And I did the exact same thing. I was on the diet for about 2 years and did great with it. Then one day I figured "Hey, I've reached my goal. I'll just have a little pasta...here and there." The next thing I knew, I was completely addicted again and I gained 40 lbs. back.
I also tried Weight Watchers....it made my cravings worse and I was ALWAYS hungry because I was making poor choices (wasting my points on high-sugar items because it felt satisfying.) I was also eating too much fruit, which of course effected my blood sugar drastically.
Now that it's my second time around, the weight is hanging on. Instead of losing 23 lbs. in 21 days like I did before, I've lost only @15 lbs. in 60-something days. But I suppose it's true... "it didn't take a week to put the weight on, don't expect it to come off in a week." Not only did nosmokedeb write that in a post today, but someone at work said it yesterday too. So I'm starting to pay attention to it.
Hope you all find the support you need here. Feel free to post anything you'd like. We're all in the same boat and hopefully we can share our experiences, etc. to help eachother.
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Hi everyone. I very new to this type of lifestyle. However I made the decision three weeks ago to give it a try and am absolutely amazed at how easy it has been so far. I am also so surprised at the difference in how I feel. I am no longer having those crashes at 4 p.m. where I have to eat something just to make it through the last 1 1/2 hours of my work day. I am a home day care provider with 5 very active children all 3 and under in my care. As you can imagine it can be a very stressful and busy day. I am determined to make this a permanent lifestyle change. I have lost 15 pounds so far and hope to keep it up. My hardest part is making sure to drink all my water every day and to try and do it before dinner so that I am not sleeping on the toilet. I also haven't cheated so far and am amazed that I haven't even had a desire to do so. Yesterday I was a little upset over a family members illness and instead of grabbing cookies and crackers I nibbled on some cucumber slices with cheese on them. (a snack that I have come to love.) I was so proud of myself when I realized that I hadn't eaten any carbs to make myself feel good as i used to do. I know that snacking when you are stressed isn't exactly the right thing to do, but staying on program when you are stressed was the important thing to me. I am inspired by all of your stories and hope that mine will be inspiring some day to someone just starting out.
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I'm struggling with starting new relationships because I wonder why a man would want to be with a larger woman? Hmmm. Need to work on that! I work full time as a glorified secretary and am a part time student pursuing a degree in English. I spend as much time as I can with my 4 very energetic nephews who think I am the most beautiful woman they've ever seen (blush). I'm 5'6 and currently weigh (gulp) 245. How did that happen? I have all the tools necessary: tanita scale, new sneakers, new water bottle, pedometer, low carb books, etc. Just need the follow through!
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