Tomorrow is the day and I'm ready...

[carina]

The past few days have been spent reading - the book and this board. The fridge is stocked with enough food to get me through the first few days. And I admit I've spent the last few days eating some things that were sort of a "last fling". I didn't go crazy, but if I wanted it, I had a little. It's funny, knowing I was going to start Atkins and remembering how badly I want this to work helped keep those little last fling things to a minimum.

I even have my lunch for work tomorrow ready in the fridge - tuna mixed with some mayo and a cup of cucumber slices.

I really need this to work. It has to. No... actually *I* am the one who has to work. I know Atkins is the way to go.

Wish me luck!

[sallyseachange]

Good for you Carina! Really looking forward to reading of your successes!

[carina]

Thank you, Sally. I'm really getting excited about this. The success stories here are wonderful and so inspiring!

[sallyseachange]

I'm sure you'll be one of those success stories very soon.
Being Christmas day, the board is very quiet, normally you'd have had plenty of people telling you that too... so.... Have a lovely day!

[Elizellen]

Congratulations, Carina on doing your preparation before starting Atkins and for taking the responsibility for making it work too!

I am sure that your enthusiastic attitude will make you a big loser!!

[carina]

Thank you, Elizellen!

[Stella]

Sounds like you are on the right track Carina! I am new to this WOE myself but I truly believe that all it takes is a positive attitude, the DESIRE to be healthy, following the plan, preparation. Having foods on hand at all times that you can eat - also cooking ahead of time has been so helpful to me. I do a lot of cooking on Sundays so that I am ready to go for breakfast and lunch for about 4-5 days! Be sure to check out Linda's Low Carb recipes! The items with a * are induction friendly.

You will be AMAZED at the end of your induction at how amazing you feel!

Good Luck and I know these wonderful people at this board will all be behind you if you have any questions. They are the BEST!

[Elizellen]

Here is the link to Linda's lowcarb recipes
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
in case anyone doesnt have it bookmarked.

[carina]

Stella, thank you for your kind words. And wow! You've lost 25 pounds already - that's VERY inspiring to me! Thanks for the advice on cooking ahead. That's been a problem for me in the past. It's gotten way too easy to grab fast food or things that aren't good for me.

This recipe site is great! I can already tell eating low-carb is going to be much easier than I thought!

Thanks for the link, Elizellen!

[ttdriver]

Best wishes for great success, Carina! I love your attitude in taking responsibility for doing the WORK ... you are so very right ! YOU CAN DO IT!


Betty