Howdy Y'all

[losinghope82]

I am not new to either Atkin's nor this message board.
Anyway, it has been a long time so, I guess I should start over....... I know there is a second time around thingie somewhere, but last time I was around here or tried atkins, it was in 03 or 04....


My name is Tammy and I am 24 years old. I have been married for 3 going on 4 years. Sadly, out of those few years, I have been completely unhappy with myself (because of my marshmellowness ) and DH has been deployed since 04.

I haven't been able to stay focused on myself and trying to get this fat monkey off my back, and yes, I know that it is just a grand excuse, but there it is.
I did fairly well on my first attempt at Atkin's, but I just dropped the ball and never picked it back up. I have gained all my weight back, but happily no more than I weighed last time I started.

I have been put on a nasty medicine called metformin for reasons other than being diabetic (which is what it was originally intended for) and am ready to get my life and myself where it should be, before I am too old and way too fat ( I am thinking of the Simpson's episode where either Homer or Bart got really fat and something was said to the effect that he washed himself with a rag on a stick. )

I raise siberian huskies, but I am selling out my dogs because of a relocation..... so it might be hard at first for me to stick to this WOL/WOE but I think I owe it to myself to give it one more fighting chance.

[Thinner08]

HELLO FRIEND ALL I CAN SAY IS WELCOME, YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE. AT A CERTAIN POINT IN OUR LIVES WE COME TO REALIZE THAT IT'S TIME TO QUIT PLAYING. YOU REALIZED IT AT 24 AND I REALIZED IT AT 37. I HAVE 7 KIDS A HUSBAND AND A JOB AT A BAKERY. NONE OF IT MATTERS AS MUCH AS ME TAKING CARE OF ME. THIS IS A GOD GIVEN SITE. I TRULY BELIVE THAT BECAUSE WITHOUT THIS BOARD FOR SUPPORT, I DON'T KNOW WHERE I'D BE IN MY PROGRESS RIGHT NOW. SO ONCE AGAIN WELCOME AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AROUND.

[dreamof145]

Hi Tammy. So happy you've decided to take control and make changes to improve your life. You are not alone, everyone here is on a journey to get fit and lose weight. There are always obstacles that arise in our lives, but the most important thing is to take care of yourself so that you'll be mentally and physically ready to deal with those issues.

Now that you've committed to getting healthier, have you made a plan to achieve your goals? A written plan is the best way to keep yourself focused on what you must do to make it happen. Take your measurements as well as recording your weight. Watching the inches melt off is a great way to boost your motivation. The ADBB is packed with information, knowledge and friendship from others who are on the same mission. You are not alone. Everyone here wants to share in your success and help you reach goal. Have you put an exercise program into your daily routine? Exercise is essential in helping your body burn calories and makes you feel better about yourself and your life.

Check out the ADBB's motivational stories and before/after photos. Join some challenges and make it happen. You can do this. We are all here for you!

[losinghope82]

My plan is to take a death grip hold of this WOE and not let go. It sounds corny, but I am also taking a better hold on my religious life as well. I guess what this past 2 and a half years of DH being gone (and being in Iraq and Kuwait) is that just because even though I believe in God and love him with all my heart as with everyone there is a trust issue.
I can not do anything with out Him, or trusting Him. He will help me on my way. I just need to really focus on taking Him at His word as well as this WOE.

I know what I currently weigh, and I have that in my signature, but I am not coordinated yet to take my own measurements, lol. I will get those updated when I start back at Curves monday.

I sabbotage myself so badly. I get to a certain point, and it isn't that my body stops loosing. The only thing I can think of is that I guess deep down I never thought I was worth all the work. I know there have been several honest conversations with a few of my heavier friends about how I am afraid to do all this work and when I get down to the thinner me, I won't like what I see and it will be all for naught.

My MIL is still the devil, just not as bad. I tried talking to her about it, but her end all verse is that she knows how it feels because she was there once too.

Is it just me or is it not annoying for someone who thinks 20 lbs is anything like looking down the barrel at needing atleast 100lbs gone? To me it is like Tyra Banks coming up to me and saying dang I need to lose some weight, I am shamu. (Ok, I exaggerated a bit )

Anyway, to keep this short, I am not giving up on myself this time. And this time, I am asking for help along the way, just in case I kinda stumble or get distracted.

[chrisie_20]

You have found the right place for when you stumble, I hope you truly stick to your plan this time! It is worth the fight, AND YOU ARE WORTH THE FIGHT!

[lande5]

Welcome back!


Congrats on making the decision to do this again. I am in the same situation but was not absent for quite as long so I know where you are coming from. The thing that I am doing to keep myself going is trying to remember how good it felt when I was eating this way and shedding those pounds. If you need to talk come here there are lots of people willing to help. GOOD LUCK!

[1day@atime]

Hi Tammy, welcome back! I really wish I had been able to get it together at 24 like you have, rather than my 40, but I don't guess it matters, what matters is that we are both doing something positive for ourselves!! Don't give up, YOU are worth it!!

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