Starting over (Need Encouragement)

[xxkrystlexx]

Hi Everyone,
I did Atkins around this time last year, lost 20 lbs and got myself to 120......WELL...since that year...weight 154...I am so disgusted with myself that i did that work to lose thr weight before, and gained it back, PLUS 4 LBS that werent there before. I am so irritated, none of my clothes fit me, so i really need to do something now, and today is my first day of Induction. Hopefully soon my jeans will loosen up a bit lol. I loved my body after doing atkins the first time, and now looking at myself, i am so depressed and disgusted and disappointed in myself that after losing the weight initially, i let myself gained it back. So if any of you could give me some encouragement, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! O, and by the way I was in this messageboard the first time I did it, and i really believe its what helps make ya stick to the induction! Because i remember that the people herewere so warm, and helping! Anyways, Thanks...looking forward to some words of advice, or encouragement lol! Bye!

Krystle

[not2late]

Hi and welcome back krystle.

If you didn't go through all the weight loss phases the last time, you might want to consider going through them this time around, rather than to stay on Induction until you reach goal. Going through the phases increases your chances of keeping that weight off because you learn about your body.

Otherwise, re-read your book and the stickie threads at the top of the forum.

[xxkrystlexx]

Thank you hun, thats exactly what i need to do, because its EXACTLY WHAT I DIDNT DO LAST TIME! i only did induction until i hit goal. The bad thing about this time around is, instead of having to lose 20 lbs, i gotta lose 30.....ahhhhhhhhhh lol, but i know i can do it, because i HAVE TO DO IT , there is no way i can afford to go buy a whole closet full ofclothes. lol, so right there is my motivation! Thanks meg nice to meetcha!

[Isabeau]

Looks like you're psyched and gonna do it right this time! Welcome back!

[Effie]

Krystle,
I am in a similar position as you. I did Atkins in the fall of 2003. I thought I was doing it right, but in retrospect I saw a lot of things I did wrong. I was eating a lot of the frankenfoods (atkins bars, shakes, etc.) and skipped directly to eating things like commercially packaged low-carb bread. I lost about 10 pounds, then stopped it altogether. I went from 166 lbs to 202 lbs!

I re-read the book, and this time I'm determined to do it the right way. I can actually feel a difference this time around though. I know I'm on this forever. Last time I did Atkins, I was thinking of all the foods I could never eat again -- doritos, ice cream, pizza. Now, I don't even want those foods. I know I'm only in my second week, but I'm committed to having this attitude forever. In a way, I'm glad I "failed" at my first attempt on Atkins, because I was able to learn from those mistakes. I know I can't go back to eating carbs because I know what's going to happen. It's not enough to read about it happening to someone else. When you gain 30 pounds (like you did) or 40 pounds (like I did), it's just the slap in the face that you need to keep you on track.

I wish you much success this time around. WE CAN DO IT! :joy

[ilitz]

I lost 43 lbs. on Atkins last year for my wedding. I have since gained 20 lbs. back. I am on my 4th day of Atkins and very committed! I remember what it felt like when I was thin AND IT IS A GREAT FEELING!!!! Well worth it!

[xxkrystlexx]

Thank you Isabeau.
Effie, thanks so much for sharing that with me. I was the same way as you, and I went back to eating fast foods ALOT....which killed me, and now myclothes barely fit! My Main motivation is the fact that i cant afford to buy a new closet full. So I definately know this time around I will be successful, and hopefully we can both be successful together Good Luck hun!!

[xxkrystlexx]

Yes Ilitz, its very wonderful to feel thin, and its so depressing now that ive gained all that weight, and dont feel nor look like i did. Im only on day 1....but i believe in myself that i can do it! So can you all :nod

[ttdriver]

Posts like these just reiterate the importance of making this WOL truly your WAY OF LIFE.

There is no going off. Ever. Atkins isn't any different from any other weight loss plan; you go off it, your fate is sealed and YOU WILL REGAIN THE WEIGHT.

The key is persistence, discipline, determination and dedication. This is for LIFE! And life that is truly worth the effort!

Betty

[xxkrystlexx]

Thank you Betty!!! I loved your words of encouragement!! :joy