Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

[rene4205]

Hi Everyone! I originally gathered the courage to post starting day Induction pics, however I noticedthat happend to be the day that all the posts from that day were lost in Cyber space. I thought, maybe it is a sign, my pics don't want to be on but I came to the conclusion that I was being rediculous and have finally decided to re-post the pics.
Today is day 7 and I have lost 4.5 lbs!!!!
A little background
I am 26, live in Washington.and have been trying to lose weight most of my life. I actually lost around 80 lbs when I was 19 but by working out for 2 hours a day and not eating anything. I kept it off until I met my fiance and within 2 years I ballooned from 186 to 286!!!! It came on so quickly and it was very embarrassing to go anywhere. I wouldn't even go into the grocery store I was to mortified!!!! If you knew me then you would know that this is very strange for me because I am normally very out going and a "people person" . I knew that being over weight was going to kill my body and my soul if I didn't try something. I joined Weight watchers in 2006 and have since stuck with it off and on at home ,losing around 30 lbs . I finally joined a gym in October but only really started going on April 1st. I weighed 257 when I started working out in April.

I lost about 12.5 pounds since April but couldn't drop bellow 245. I know atkins will help! I have been mostly sticking to the rules but had some nuts and sugar free jello last night and today and am no longer in Ketosis (never got to the darkest purple, just the moderate).
I think I am going to start fresh tomorrow with Induction.

Also, I am getting married in November so I really want to look good!!! I went from a size 24 to a size 18. I bought my dress in a 16 so I really need for it to fit, it is too small right now

So far I have been pretty tired and not much energy on this diet. I am hoping this will pass. I haven't had much energy to exercise.

here's my pics, sorry for the novel.



Thanks, Rene

[qatil.haseena]

you are beautifull and once you reach your goal, you will look GORGEOUS!

[rene4205]

qatil.haseena: Thank you for your nice compliment, as of right now I sure don't see it, but I hope to once again find that person I know is way deep down inside.

[jenivieve74]

You can do it. Just stick to it. I used to eat the jello, but it makes me crave bad. In a few days you should have a huge burst of energy. Keep up the great work!

[Fayeza]

You are gorgeous.. You look great.
And congratulations on starting Atkins.. you will start feeling better in no time.

[Desihue]

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! You're already stunningly beautiful I just had to tell you that. I wish you the best with your weight loss journey.

[blue996]

Welcome and good luck!

[rene4205]

I want to send a big warm hug to all you ladies that just brightend my day. It is so nice to know that I have people out there cheering me on and all of you are truly inspiring in your accomplishments.

Jenivieve, thanks for the advice about the jello once this is gone I am no longer going to buy it, I can see how the cravings won't stop until I break from the sweets tasting items, even if they are legal. I have also been drinkning 1 diet orange soda a day and 1 cup of decaf with splenda and heavy cream in the morning so I think I seriously need to stay away!!!

[FLSunShine]

Welcome to Atkins and congratulations on your engagement! The yucky feelings will leave soon. I too am experiencing them right now actually because I started induction again on Monday. You will be fine. Hang in there.

[jenivieve74]

I can't stop the coffee. I don't want to. I figure it is my treat. I know they say it can cause low blood sugar and cause you to crave, but I don't get that feeling. I have two small cups every morning with a little bit of half n half. I thought about quitting, but I hear about all the benefits of drinking coffee. Every now and then I will have a diet pop. I am not much of a pop drinker anyway, so it doesn't bother me not to drink it. On days that I do, I notice I crave more. It's funny how your body can't really tell the difference between real sugar and artificial sweetner. I just cut them out completely now. Every now and then I will have a craving. I don't know where it comes from, sometimes its easy to fight them off and other times not. If it is really hard I have an Atkins indulgence bar. If I don't allow myself that treat, I will eat all day (on atkins food) trying to satisfy it, but it doesn't work. Sometimes I just have to get it out of my system. They are making those things with out all the sugar alchohol that they used too. Then sometimes when I eat the Atkins bar, it will taste so sweet to me that I can't stand it and wonder why I was craving in the first place. Sorry to ramble on. I hope you have a great day! Keep going!