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Re: Roll Call Sunday 2/24! Morning yall!!
Good Sunday Morning, Fellow STACers
I'm sorry that I have been MIA in this forum, lately.
I am just SO PROUD to be a STACer today, though, that I had to come here and connect with you.
You see, my one year anniversary for my restart on Atkins is February 25th. That date is tomorrow, but I feel the acknowledgment of the milestone today, because today is Sunday and I started a year ago Sunday at 187 pounds. I made up my mind on a Saturday night that I was going to give Atkins another try after having been off plan for 3 years, and I didn't want to wait until Monday... I started the next day, Sunday.
Jess, you are always asking us about and reminding us of where we want to be in a year. The completion of this year finds me to be the healthiest and happiest I have ever been. I have achieved something I never thought possible. I have found a discipline within, and a respect for myself, that I didn't know I had in me. My original goal weight this time around was 140, because I could not fathom going any lower than that... the 120's was a fantasy that I never dabbled in. Sundays are still my official weigh in day, and this morning's weigh in found me at 120.
If there is one thing that I would like to get across to STACers, it is this... We are SPECIAL, because we have done Atkins before and know how well it can work. We also know how easy it is to stray. Stumbling blocks can be transformed into stepping stones of victory, though, if you learn the lessons they offered you. Don't ever fall prey to the "one golden shot" notion... I have done much better this time around on Atkins, than I did the first time.
Honestly, this year has passed quickly for me. It has been much easier than I though it would be, and in large part that has to do with viewing Atkins as the way I eat now, versus as a way to lose weight. That takes the pressure off, and I have been able to relax into it. I followed the book correctly this time. I have embraced this WOE, rather than fight it.
I am so blessed to have found my way back to Atkins, after having strayed for 3 years. I am so blessed to have found this board.
It has been a HUGE factor in my success. I have learned so many things, received so much support and motivation, and have made friends that will endure for a lifetime. I am so excited for each and every one of you! You are all working for the same goal, and we have found each other here at ADBB. Please believe... Atkins DOES work, if you work Atkins. You get out of it, what you put into it.
Believe in the plan, and believe in YOURSELF! I do!!
Good Sunday Morning, Fellow STACers
I'm sorry that I have been MIA in this forum, lately.
I am just SO PROUD to be a STACer today, though, that I had to come here and connect with you.You see, my one year anniversary for my restart on Atkins is February 25th. That date is tomorrow, but I feel the acknowledgment of the milestone today, because today is Sunday and I started a year ago Sunday at 187 pounds. I made up my mind on a Saturday night that I was going to give Atkins another try after having been off plan for 3 years, and I didn't want to wait until Monday... I started the next day, Sunday.
Jess, you are always asking us about and reminding us of where we want to be in a year. The completion of this year finds me to be the healthiest and happiest I have ever been. I have achieved something I never thought possible. I have found a discipline within, and a respect for myself, that I didn't know I had in me. My original goal weight this time around was 140, because I could not fathom going any lower than that... the 120's was a fantasy that I never dabbled in. Sundays are still my official weigh in day, and this morning's weigh in found me at 120.
If there is one thing that I would like to get across to STACers, it is this... We are SPECIAL, because we have done Atkins before and know how well it can work. We also know how easy it is to stray. Stumbling blocks can be transformed into stepping stones of victory, though, if you learn the lessons they offered you. Don't ever fall prey to the "one golden shot" notion... I have done much better this time around on Atkins, than I did the first time.
Honestly, this year has passed quickly for me. It has been much easier than I though it would be, and in large part that has to do with viewing Atkins as the way I eat now, versus as a way to lose weight. That takes the pressure off, and I have been able to relax into it. I followed the book correctly this time. I have embraced this WOE, rather than fight it.
I am so blessed to have found my way back to Atkins, after having strayed for 3 years. I am so blessed to have found this board.
It has been a HUGE factor in my success. I have learned so many things, received so much support and motivation, and have made friends that will endure for a lifetime. I am so excited for each and every one of you! You are all working for the same goal, and we have found each other here at ADBB. Please believe... Atkins DOES work, if you work Atkins. You get out of it, what you put into it. Believe in the plan, and believe in YOURSELF! I do!!
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