Five down, fifteen to go!

[Yoly1001]

Ok so I have had a complicated relationship with Atkins now for about 3 years. I say complicated only because I haven't been able to fully stick to it. I lost a ton of weight, I got down to a size that I was really comfortable in, freaked out, and got off of maintenance.

Now I realize it was myy personal fears were the ones holding me back. I was scared of being thinner and pretty and NOTICABLE. That really freaked me out.

Well I have been trying (half heartedly I admit) to get back to my level of dedication for about 8 months now. I do atkins for a week, lose five pounds and then get off of it and gain five, over and over and over.

Unfortunatly I didn't maintain my lowest weight which was 165. I gained about 20 pounds, sometimes it was more, sometimes it was 30 pounds! but it has never been less then 20 pounds.

Well I decided that it was time to renew my original commitment and continue on this road to transformation. I have been pretty committed since December 17th, my three year anniversary, and while I goofed once or twice, I got right back on it. I have been excercising, doing Slim in 6, and eating my veges, trying to do everything right.

Well this morning, on a whim I decided to weigh myself, something that I really don't do often since I gained my twenty pounds. As of this morning I am down to 180!

Which means that I finally finally FINALLY cut into my twenty pound deficit that I gained. I am now only 15 pounds from the thinnest I have ever been in my life and it feels amazing.

I know it's doable, unfortunatly I have let my fears stand in my way but I refuse to allow them to do so anymore. I am committed to getting back down to my all time lowest weight and we'll see where we go from there.

[sadie147]

Welcome back Yoly, and congrats on your weight loss!! 15 lbs to go is amazing!

Are you moving throught the rungs of owl now? If not, I'd highly recommend it. One thing i think really helps people stay on track especially when in maintenance, is having the extra variety of food.

[Yoly1001]

Thanks Sadie, I'm trying to stick to induction right now until I get closer to my lowest weight. 165 isn't my official goal it's more like 140 or something. Once I get a little closer, maybe about 15 pounds away I'll probably jump into Owl and do it right this time.

[Siccaluvn]

Good job and welcome back! You're sooo close!!!

[ThinSoon]

You are so close, don't sabatoge yourself! I know thats easier to say then doing but I know you can! You are beautiful, embrace yourself and enjoy the attention that you truly deserve!!!

I would have to agree, move up the ladder to allow yourself some other foods, that may help in the long run sticking with it!

Congrats on your success!!



Tracey

[blue996]

Great job! And make sure you do move to OWL when you're ready.

[sallyseachange]

Nice to see you again Yoly! Congrats on your success!!!

[cruisergal]

Hey Yoly, nice to see you! Welcome back, I just came back too, except I waited too long, and gained back about 1/2 the weight I lost before. I wish I could say it was only 20,30, lbs. But I'm on the way down again, this time for good! Congrats on your weight loss, and keep up the great work! You've always inspired me.

[Adena]

Yoly, that is great news! Sounds like you are serious and rarin' to go this time. Look out 165!

[Einy]

Great job Yoly.. 15lbs left.. I Am sure you can do it.