Taking my life back

[Akahan]

Am sorry in advance for what will probably end up a long post. Think I am writing this more for myself than anything else. About 7 years ago, I lost 50 pounds on atkins. I was 41 and for the first time in my life I felt good about me, how I looked, how I felt, all of it. Then a couple of years later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Complete shock, no indicators, no family history.

I remember when they told me chemo was in my future, I said "OK, I have a few stubborn pounds to loose anyway" The response was not to count on it, that steroids and other meds could cause weight gain. Oh well, I thought, no biggie, tough it out. I wasn't prepared for what it put me thru, physically or mentally. I had a great support system in my family but in the end I let myself down.

After the surgery, the treatments, the hair loss in the end the thing that thru me into depression was finding myself in menopause at the ripe old age of 43. Hot flashes, aches and pains, and for added fun my hair came back in all grey, and 30 pounds heavier. I felt as if I woke up one day and was old. Overnight. I gave up.

The next year i gained another 20, back to pre-atkins weight. So here I am, I made a couple of half hearted attempts to get back on the Atkins train. I will succeed this time. I will lose it slower most likely, thats ok. I'm not going to weigh myself for a while, for me, I want to just feel good, (no carb induced afternoon comas). Losing weight will come in its own time. For right now, I dont want to put myself in a position to be discouraged because I am not losing as fast as I did the first time.

I am back.

[OzLover]

Welcome Akahan! Good luck on your weight loss journey. I understand about wanting to stay off the scale but make sure you get a starting weight. Also make sure to take your measurements so you can keep track of inches lost.

You'll find a ton of support & knowledge here~~use it to your advantage!

[EverLosing]

Well, look at you!! You ARE back!! Congratulations on that decision and WELCOME BACK!! You can do this. You've beaten bigger "badder" things than fat!! That's got to give you some inspiration. It's good to have you here. Please feel welcome over at the STAC forum. It's the second time around club. Here's a link. There's a morning roll call every day. Check in daily. It'll help keep you on track and for ignoring the scale for awhile! That will keep your head in the right place!!

Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet

[SandyL2002]

Welcome back..you can do it!

[Sunny_0ne]

Welcome back, Akahan!

I'm sorry for the tough road you've traveled.

But now you have the opportunity to start fresh for the rest of your life! I think you'll be very pleased with all the good changes you will see in yourself as you go along.

If you have ANY questions, or need to vent, or whatever, share it with the board. There are some very knowledgeable people here, and some of the friendliest, most helpful you will find.

We may not have been down the exact same road you've been, but we've taken similar detours, so understand what you are up against.

You CAN do it.... and do it well!

[carlae]

Welcome, Akahan! You must be a strong person to have gone thru all that you have. By being so strong, you'll be able to do this WOE with no problems. Good luck, and just post when you need us!

carlae
SW/206
CW/173
GW/145
Restarted Atkins 01/01/09
Female/53 yrs/5'4"

[AlaskaGirl]

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