[EW78]

Good Morning!

Made it through Day 2 yesterday - phew! I feel much better today. I thought yesterdy was never going to end while I dreamed of peanut and jelly sandwiches and chocolate cake - but this morning I don't have any desire for any of it!

I start Day 3 today and actually feel a little lighter but won't weigh in until the end of Induction.

My first time on Atkins I didn't follow the book - I basically stayed on Induction (or worse) for 9 months and developed some eating disorders along the way because I was so obsessed with losing weight. I did lose almost 80 lbs and became a bit too thin and then starting eating healthy (but not Atkins) and gained back enough to look good. This time I am focused on following the rungs and doing this right. I also became addicted to exercising last time and although I do plan to start back to the gym very soon - I don't plan to do 3 hour - 7 day a week workouts this time. OK - enough of confession ... I'm just really glad to be here and able to read the results and frustrations of others because it makes it more real and helps me keep my head in the right place. I am convinced I CAN do it this time the RIGHT way and keep the weight off for good.

On another note - I really do need to do this because due to my weight gain I have basically stopped living on many levels. I deny myself of doing things and being around other people because of how I'm afraid I am perceived and what I look like. It's not healthy and I need to change that frame of mind along with losing weight - all for my health.

Thanks for letting me share...