Some thoughts...why am I here?

[maribelle]

I've been doing some soul searching this morning, and asked myself why I am still sitting at above 300 pounds, when I began this diet in June of 2004? Why, when so many people who started after me are at their goal, or close to it...some who even had more to lose then me? What is the differance between those people, and my kind, that bounce on and off the diet, and don't follow through with the plans made from day to day? This sums it up...COMMITMENT!
They make the sacrifices day to day no matter what happens. Do they have less temptations? NO Do they have less bad days? NO Do they have less cravings? NO They are made of the same stuff I am...flesh and blood, and flesh is weak. So, if they can do it, WHY CAN'T I? Its time to get off my arse, stop making excuses for myself, and JUST DO IT! No matter what! Here is the quote that motivated me to realize how NOT SERIOUSLY I've been taking it. I hope these thoughts help someone else too. WE CAN DO THIS!

originally posted by Yakara

I WILL:
Not give in to my cravings.
Not stray from my way of eating.
Exercise 5 days a week.
Allow myself to make good decisions.
Not allow anyone to interfere with my goals.
Take my vitamins every day.
Become a healthier me.

I'm going to make these my goals too! Starting today, its a new me!

[Terry]

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A-m-e-n

[kkat55]

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I hear you loud and clear! (Look at my join date -- sigh)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I feel the same way at times and agree with your observations.

You go, girl!!

[Katlam]

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marion, you go my friend, you stay strong!

kathy

[LC_Dave]

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Maribelle,

When I saw the title of the thread, I was going to answer:
"Because one night your Mummy and Daddy, were very naughty and...."


but in regards to commitment - You are totally right!

The biggest thing I did before I started properly, was to get firm in my mind "That this is it, this is a commitment for life!"

I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU! Proud of you for realising deep in your mind, what too many people accept on a pure intellectual level!

Three Dancing Bananas for you!

[wannabethintoo]

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You go girl! You can do it too!

Oh and bananas (whether they dance or not) are not induction friendly right?

[maribelle]

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Thanks CC buddies! You're words mean alot! I've made some new short term goals to get me there. 10 pounds by July 27th, and I'm starting a new challenge..."How Long Can You Go?" in the challenge section, to start a new cheat free challenge. Anyone want to jump aboard?

[kkat55]

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I'm going to run over and see what your challenge is all about.

[kkat55]

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I didn't see it in the "challenges" forum...where do I need to look?

[maribelle]

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Happy you're gonna join us, KKat! I know you already found it, but here it is for anyone else who needs it. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...013#post447013

[1poundatatime]

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Kudos to you Marion, you really seem to have "your eye on the prize" so to speak. I think it's great you're getting so serious about it and you're working hard towards accomplishing your goals...you rock! I joined the challenge too, but you already know that lol. I just wanted to congratulate you for being so wholehearted about what you want.

[maribelle]

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Thank you!

[Suzanne_H]

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Awesome post, my fellow Kansan! I've never been thin in my life, but I've never been so large as what happened after I quit smoking in March 2003. By February 2004 I made the decision that it was time to take off the excess weight I'd gained following my quit. My weight went from 250 to 237 to 255 to 265 over the following year and a half. September 2005 I came back determined to make it work... I made a commitment to exercise, and it made all the difference. By December 2005 I had lost over 40 lbs and had leveled off to a healthy 2 lbs a week steady weight loss. I felt wonderful, enjoyed increasing strength and endurance in my workout, just really doing terrific in all areas until...

My slippery place was the teacher's lounge and all the holiday treats that land there throughout December. I vaguely recall making a conscious decision to go off Atkins until after the first. I have NO idea from where this moment of insanity originated, but oh my goodness... Exercise also came to a screeching halt as did my weight loss. By the end of June I had gained back nearly 30 lbs!!!

I'm here because I want to feel awesome again like I felt in December. Together we can!

[maribelle]

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My slippery place was the teacher's lounge and all the holiday treats that land there throughout December. I vaguely recall making a conscious decision to go off Atkins until after the first. I have NO idea from where this moment of insanity originated, but oh my goodness... Exercise also came to a screeching halt as did my weight loss. By the end of June I had gained back nearly 30 lbs!!!

I'm here because I want to feel awesome again like I felt in December. Together we can!

WOW!!! I could have wrote that! Exactly the same story for me! December came, down I fell, and wha la! 30 pounds back on by June! BUT HEY!!! We're all here! And we're all kickin' cheatin' out the window! YEAH FOR US!!!

[RachelnLa]

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Marion,

I can so relate. I did Atkins a few years back and lost 50 pounds. Now, who would let that come back? ME. WHY? I don't know. I had no problem staying true for six months. Then I thought I could do it by winging it. And not chicken winging it either! I've started over many times. Why do I feel failing? Why is it so hard? Mind set.

I see you lost 57 pounds! You have the commitment. Know that you are worthy. It's beneficial to your health and well being. You ARE worth it. You DO desire it.

For me, I have to take it sometimes one meal at a time. Literally. Is it worth it to splurge? I ate cream cheese and choco pudding for 3 nights to curb my hunger - normally I'd never crave sweets. I'm not sure if I was testing myself or really just ravenous! But I passed. Even though it wasn't the best thing for me, it sure was better than those M & Ms on the counter someone left out hahah The longer I stick with it the easier it gets. I'm trying to rotate meals.. I get burned out and then never want to see that food again if I eat it too often. Try new things. Experiment. Get creative.

Remember to also treat yourself. I'm trying to learn to turn to something else to cope instead of food. I won't lie, it's hard. But I'm willing to try.

We CAN do this. We WILL do this. Keep the faith! Sometimes that's all that carries me through.