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[Becca]

Hi I'm Becca and I'm new

I gained about 20lbs. over the past two years and I just don't feel comfortable in my clothes anymore. I have no energy, bad eating habits, and when I look in the mirror these days, it just isn't me looking back. Confidence is at an all-time low. I want to nip this in the bud before it gets out of control. Honestly, the way I have eaten in the past, I should weigh much more than this.

I tried Atkins a few years back and lost 10lbs. during induction, but that's as far as I went. I felt so wonderful, I just don't know why I didn't stick with it. I take generic Wellbutrin for depression and social anxiety disorder, although it doesn't seem to be working lately. I hate having to take meds, but for now I need them. I feel that if I take better care of my body, then the rest will follow and I'll be able to get off the medication. I only mention this because when I did Atkins for those short two weeks, I had never felt that happy and energetic in my life-to the point where I wondered why I was taking meds in the first place. So I'd love to get back there and STAY there.

I'm re-reading the book, I've got two clean induction days under my belt and I feel fabulous! I actually started last week and had lost 6lbs. in four days, but I went off plan. I was very disappointed in myself, but I've been trying to really get honest with myself the past few days and I know I want this. This is why I committed to introducing myself today. I know this plan works, you are all living proof of that.

Today my dilemma was "how am I going to get through Valentine's Day without eating chocolate?". But then I thought, won't you enjoy wearing a bikini this summer WAY more than that? Yes, yes I will. So I'm going to make an induction-friendly cheesecake instead!

[Twilight]

Good choice, with the cheesecake!

Welcome to the boards! See you around, Becca.

[hereIam]

Welcome to the board Becca!

You sound like you're off to a great start. Valentine's day is a worry for me also, but I just keep thinking of other things to have on that day! Jello jigglers in a heart shape...a new magazine, software, a new exercise video, haircut...the sky is the limit.. lol. And anything but chocolate.

Hang in there and you're going to do just fine!

[Becca]

Jello jigglers!!! I completely forgot about those and I love them...THANKS

[Smushee]

Hi Becca, I'm new here too and I wish you much success!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Becca! Nice to have you with us here at ADBB!

You are so very right to nip weight gain in the bud before it really gets out of hand. And you've come to the right place for support, inspiration and friendly advice.
Join some of the board activities which are fun and motivating: Journals, exercise challenges, games....

Give a shout if you need any questions answered... there's always someone around to help.
Happy Atkineering!

[LoveIsNoColor]

Welcome Becca!! You are on the right train of thought there with what do you want more? That piece of chocolate, or to look and feel your best from now on?
You will enjoy your Induction legal cheesecake and also be able to feel good about staying on plan!
Keep us posted on your success!

[sher801]

Welcome to the board!! I have been on this WOE since October of last year. My mind mentality was great until Christmas, I went off a few days, went back on, went off, went on, went off, and now I'm back on again. Whew!

The thing is, over the past month, I would eat great one day, and then bad the next. My mentality was different from when I first started Atkins. I would never cheat, nor did I want to. The results were too good not to.

I've been back faithfully since Monday, I've got the mind set back, and it feels good.

Keep one thing in mind, if you fall off the wagon, start back induction, get your body back into Ketosis. In meaning of time, two weeks from now will come whether you have a clean induction or whether you eat and eat and eat. So why not have the will power to have happy results at the end of two weeks instead of beating yourself up.

I cannot wait to report my re-re-re-re-re-induction results. This is the last time I will be starting over!

If you want some extra support and motivation, join an exercise challenge or something.

TTYL

[Scooterjam]

My wife made that cheesecake for my birthday last year....it was delicious. Freeze's nice to. For a summer type frozen cheesecake on a stick! Yummy!
Welcome on board. Keep us posted on your progress!

Life is sooooooooooooo good.

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