Hi I'm Sick of the sight of me

[Coolabahdee]

Obviously I knew I was overweight but I didn't realise until last week just how disgusting I look, I saw myself on home video and just wanted to cry. It was not how I saw myself at all. Then I bought some new swimmers and shorts and I bought size 24 and they were a tight fit. I'm ashamed of myself, I looked at myself in the mirror and asked myself "Is this what you really think you're worth, do you have no self respect?"

Hi I'm Dee from Queensland Australia, I'm a SAHM mother of five. I started Atkins on Saturday at 104kg (229 Lb) My current weight is 99kg (218Lb), I feel really good except for being really thirsty. I aim to stay on Induction for atleast four weeks as I feel I have a lot to lose. I would like to get down in the 80's before starting OWL which at this stage I feel will be possible. My biggest hurdle is finding the time to exercise. Because I don't want to do it I find a 101 reasons and excuses why I can't. My DH bought me a treadmill so that I can go walking at home as going out with 3 under 4 is a major issue for me. I live in a very small Town and don't have access to a Gym. My goal weight is 65kg (143Lb) (Total weight to lose 39kg = 86Lb) However I have mini goals and my first mini goal was to get below 100kg which I have done as of this morning so my next goal is to break 89kg and do it in 10kg lots. I feel that if I concentrate on the mini goals I can trick myself into losing as it won't seem like to much to lose. I have put the scales away and have challenged myself to not hop on until next friday. See how I go, lol.

Ta Dee

I'm so glad to have found this sight.

HW 104kg
SW 104kg
CW 99kg 11Lb lost (5kg)
GW 65kg

[Jolinar]

Congratulations on making your first goal! That's awesome!

I do my exercise at home, too! I'm using a Gazelle Edge. I'll also being doing Induction beyond the first two weeks.

Good to meet you!

[Outback Jess]

Welcome Ta Dee, girl how cool your DH got you a treadmill....I really want to encourage you two to come over the STAC, the Second Time Around Club, its in the forums...
We have all been where you two are, and we are all working hard on exercise, drinking water, extending our inductions or going up the rungs.

[Desertthorn]

Glad you found us Dee. You will really enjoy the folks here, they are all like a big family who all have the same issue, losing weight.

[Lady_Hawke]

Hi Dee! Welcome to the ADBB!
5 kids! I bet you get some exercise during the day running after them!
This is a great place for encouragement and support - I think you'll do wonderful here!
COngratulations on losing 11 pounds! What a great start!

[dreamof145]

Hi Dee. Welcome. Congratulations on your 11 pounds!!! You're on your way....

Great that you have a treadmill. You can turn on some music and let the kids dance while you walk on it, or sing songs with them. I found the best way to exercise with kids is to involve them. My grandsons always went on walks with me or did exercise tapes or whatever we could do that had our bodies moving. They loved it and I desperately needed it.

I'm so glad you've joined us. The frustrated feelings you described are very familiar to most every one of us on the board. We've been there, but the good thing is that from this day forward...you can change all of that and find the healthier and happier side of life. I'm not just saying these things...I can tell you from experience that you can do it. This is the best support group filled with caring, motivating and knowledgable people who want to see you succeed. Best wishes!!

[jcapulet]

Welcome Dee! I'm happy to hear you've chosen Atkins and found this board. Nice to meet you!

[sillygirl]

Hey D

I'm glad you found us too. This board is a remarkable thing. We're all here for the same reason! You will find much support and kindness around here.

Good luck on your journey, I will look forward to seeing you around!

[boonie stomper]

Welcome to the neighborhood, D. This is a great place to be as you continue your journey to fitness. See ya round mate!

[Coolabahdee]

Hi Guys thank you so much for your warm welcome. Last night was my first real challenge, The Older girls were snuggled up with a glass of softdrink and a bowl of popcorn watching a movie and it took all of my strength to not join them, I love popcorn. But I know my limits and I would have caved in, so I went to the family room (Den?) and sat at the computer working on my house design. I two glasses of water and told myself that I don't really want it. Still wanting something to nibble on I got out a slice of bacon and one slice of salami and put them on the grill and made them really crispy, cut it into pieces then I nuke a bit of chedder cheese and added the meat stirred and voila I had a very low carb, very filling yummy snack.

I have to break the habit of wanting to put something in my mouth, I really wasn't hungry, I just had to have something, grrrrrrrrr. Although being TOM doesn't help one bit.
Well today is a new day, I'm still in the dark pink(a new obsession), was purple, but I think I had to much vegies lastnight, didn't get on the scales though and will wait the week out to see what I have lost and I'll do measuements then too.

I have too learn to stop putting myself down and telling myself that I can't and start telling myself "You can do it". Better get a move on, Saturday Morning clean up is about to start (Everyone pitches in and the house sparkles, lol) I'm late starting today.
Bye
Dee