I think I need to start all over =/

[princessreena]

I got off track because I've been going on vacations over the summer, and everything I lost, I practically gained back..... ughhh!!!

I'm at 200 pounds again, which BLOWS. And I really need to start. Classes just started last week, and now no more vacations. I need to seriously focus and get my mind right this time! I see all these amazing success stories, and I would love to be one of them.

Even today I started off bad, so tomorrow I shall start a whole new diet, and not cheat. I want to challenge myself and make sure I don't cheat, NOT ONCE. And I need to drink about 3 liters of water daily. Is that right?

Every day I'm gonna post up what I did, and I know this is bad for me, but I AM gonna weigh myself daily. I need to see progress or else I lost motivation.

So today I'm gonna work out, and eat healthy for the rest of the night. I feel disgusted with myself right now, and I'm so embarassed.

By Halloween I want to be happy with myself, and by Thanksgiving I want to look FABULOUS.

I want to wear those cute clothes that I wore in high school, and I wanted to be confident with myself around boys, friends, family.

Halloween is approx. 8.5 weeks away. By then I want to lose 50 pounds. and Thanksgiving is approx. 12 weeks away. And by then I want to weigh 125. I think I'll be able to do this. I need to stop all this talking, and start doing the walking!!!! I can't wait to see results. I just feel too lazy to work out =/

Sorry this thread is so long, I needed to vent....

But no more sad threads for PRINCESSREENA =).... now all you guys are gonna read are SUCCESS STORIES by me!!!! I'll weigh myself in every Sunday morning and let you guys know how I'm doing.

Thanks for reading!

PS. The Biggest Loser is coming back on next week! It's also fun to weigh in when they weigh in....

[JulieB]

Wow, those goals are pretty agressive!

Can I make a suggestion? What is going to happen if you don't lose 50lbs in 8 weeks? (I lost 28 my first 8 weeks, and I thought I lost SUPER fast). I'm afraid that you are setting yourself up to fail...why not set goals that you can meet? Instead of x pounds by some date, reward yourself with a manicure or massage or anything that isn't food for not cheating, or for exercising consistently. Set mini-goals and reward yourself for those. I'd like to see you stay motivated & stick around (& reach goal!) rather than getting discouraged because you didn't lose 75 pounds by Thanksgiving! Best Wishes,

[imagood1]

I have to agree with Julie -- it's great you have goals, but if you don't make those goals (we can't say what our bodies will do) you need to make sure you are ready to stay on plan until you do. You can loose a lot of weight and some people do so quickly, but it's impossible to predict or force our bodies to do more than they can.

If you eat only the foods on the acceptable food list, drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily, exercise and take a vitamin and mineral supplement daily you'll be doing great.

Will you be cooking for yourself or eating at the cafeteria at school? If you are cooking make sure you have the food list with you when you go to the store.

Make a copy of this list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html and take it with you when you go to the store. If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Learn to read the label on all foods you buy - don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. Also check for hidden sugars (learn the names used in place of the word “sugar”).

The recipe sites are helpful for meal planning – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you! I really hope you are successful!!!

[PeteinVA]

I really want to be at my ideal weight too. Unfortunately it'll take me until Christmas or later at the minimum, if I lose regularly and at a healthy clip. For me that seems too long but I know it's realistic. I have to be patient and focused. Do you use FitDay.com? That's a pretty good resource to help you stay on track every day. It's a great resource for me I know it could be helpful for you as well.

I hope you have the motivation to make the lifestyle change to lose the weight for the long term. This diet is not only for weight loss but for a healthier you. You know what they say "it took you a long time to get in the shape you're in" so don't want to set your expectations so high for yourself.

Best of luck.

[diamonds]

I can't imagine setting a goal of 50 pounds in 8.5 weeks. Thats nearly a pound a day for 8 weeks straight. We'd all LOVE to do that but if I set myself up for that I think I would find myself very disappointed and struggling.

[EmDee]

in my dreams I lose at that clip, LOL. the reality is that if I get 10 lbs a month off that is really good for me.

But I love your new attitude reena! just get out there and do it and then see what happens!

[princessreena]

Hey guys,
Thanks for all the responses. I know it's a very drastic goal for me, but if I say I'll lose 2 pounds a week, I won't push myself as much. I set mini goals for myself weekly, and I know it's not healthy for me, but I'll do whatever it takes to meet that mini goal. If I don't see numbers go down, I get so unmotivated, hence the reason why I'm here again. Yesterday I determined that goal for myself, and today I weighed myself in a couple minutes ago, after I ate lunch, and I'm at 194.2. I did work out yesterday, and I didn't eat past 5:30. Today I worked out for 3 hours, and I ate a salad. So I know I can do this. My body loses weight quickly. I used to run track in high school, and I used to be so skinny then. I'm doing the same work outs right now that I did in my practices.

I'll definitely let you guys know how I'm doing. I drink about 5 liters of water daily, and I'm eating only Atkins safe foods.

Thanks for your concern everyone. I appreciate it. I'm just an extremist, and I need to see drastic changes, or else I won't change or push myself.

I wish I can just snap my fingers, and be skinny =(

I said I wouldn't have any more depressing messages, so the good news is that I lost 6 pounds! =) yayy! I know it's water weight, but that's still something!

I'm also planning on running a 10K late October. So the training for that will also be a good way to lose weight and get in shape.

Thanks again everyone.

[princessreena]

PeteinVA--

I just checked out FitDay.com, and I love it! Thanks so much for introducing me to that website!! It has everything on it! =)

[MelTin]

Totally unrealistic expectations. Set more realistic goals so that you will not get get discouraged, but you can be successful on this WOL. Good luck!

[PeteinVA]

Hi Reena,

For how much you're working out, Fitday.com will show you all those calories you're burning and what you're taking in. Those numbers alone may convince you that you're on the right path. I got a bit obsessive with everything about Atkins (calories/fat/protein carb percentages, turning ketostix dark, every morsel I was taking in) and FitDay helps keep it in perspective. It's really a great tool for me. It also shows your nutritional breakout- with hours and hours of exercise you definetly want to make sure you're eating a well rounded diet. Remember if you don't eat enough food you won't burn either!

Best of luck sounds like you're doing great. I need that much exercise but am not there yet.