Atkins Diet
Your Ad Here

Go Back   Atkins Diet > Main Forum > THE SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Forgot Password? Register

Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old April 4th, 2007, 07:59 PM
kyiala's Avatar
ADBB Amateur
 
Join Date: Mar 12, 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 12
Rep Power: 0
kyiala is on a distinguished road
Unhappy I Hope I can do this

Hi everyone so I went on the Atkins diet last year and I lost 55 pounds in about 3 and a half months. Everyone said I looked so good and I knew I did but as time went on I started to eat the way I used to drink soda well a couple weeks ago i bought a scale and omg I have gained 35 pounds and it's funny cause I really didnt even notice that i was gaining this much weight back>Needless to say since than I have tried to go back to Atkins tried and bought the foods and planned my meals and I just cant do it.It is so hard I dont no why. I was not this hard last time I mean last year i was drinking a 12 pack a coke everyday and eating burger king b4 work and mcdonalds for dinner and i stopped it all and lost now it's like I cant even do it!!! I am so frustrated.
The people around me say oh you still look good My boyfriend tells me he loves me the way I am but I am not happy with how I look at all. Please help
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Your Ad Here
  #2  
Old April 4th, 2007, 08:23 PM
badweiser's Avatar
ADBB Amateur
 
Join Date: Apr 04, 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 21
Rep Power: 0
badweiser is on a distinguished road
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

try it for today!!! and see what tomorrow brings! we are all here with a similiar story. you CAN do this
greg
__________________






Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #3  
Old April 4th, 2007, 08:25 PM
misplaced southerner's Avatar
ADBB AdmiralJOURNAL CHATS HOSTESS
 
Join Date: Feb 18, 2007
Location: southern ca
Posts: 3,691
Rep Power: 64
misplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond reputemisplaced southerner has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

girl are you my clone? i lost 70 pounds a few years back, met my fiance a little over a year ago and gained him and 30 pounds...it is harder this time for me too but...

you are in the right place. spend some time and read all the success stories here. especially the second time arounders!! you will find lots of motivation..lots!

my finace is always telling me how hot and sexy i look to him but i do not FEEL good and i am doing this for ME. it is not easy...but is is easier than feeling so overweight!

please check in here often. read, read, read.......gear yourself up, pick a starting date and JUST DO IT GIRL!!!

you are the most important person in the world and no one can do it for you....but you CAN do this! YOU ARE SO WORTH IT!
__________________
{img}




[/img}
started atkins 2/18/07
5'7"........193/150/150

"it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
"you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."




Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #4  
Old April 4th, 2007, 08:34 PM
Babs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 18, 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 673
Rep Power: 10
Babs is a name known to allBabs is a name known to allBabs is a name known to allBabs is a name known to allBabs is a name known to allBabs is a name known to all
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

Hi and Welcome! I'm a second time around person too. I'm finding it slower to get it off. But hanging in there, I can do it, and I know you can do it too! We have the Second TimeAaround Club forum here (STAC); check it out. There's a lot of us and there's lots of support with great advice.
__________________
Babs, female
Restart on Nov. 10, 2008
Member of the Day on November 5, 2006

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...007_883467.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...geaward207.jpg










Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #5  
Old April 4th, 2007, 09:30 PM
dreamof145's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 14, 2004
Posts: 5,956
Rep Power: 85
dreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond reputedreamof145 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

Hi Kyiala~
Welcome. You've come to the right place for encouragment to get healthy. Being active with others who are doing it and cheering you on is the best motivation you can get. You'll find lots of support here. Best wishes...and keep us posted on your progress!
__________________
Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #6  
Old April 5th, 2007, 12:27 AM
sallyseachange's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jan 15, 2005
Location: Italy (a Brit abroad)
Posts: 10,163
Rep Power: 118
sallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond reputesallyseachange has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

Hello and welcome to the board. Glad you decided to join in with us.

Yes... it can go slower the second time around, but be assured that the weight will disappear if you persevere. It just takes a little bit more patience. Check out the Second Time Around Forum for lots of support from people who've fallen off and climbed on again.

Use the board. Post often. Ask questions. Join in with things. Everything helps and it gets easier as you go along.
Happy low carbing!
__________________
Before and after:



*************************************************



PLEDGING FLIGHTS
Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains; Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x1 (volcanos)
New Challenger's Choice...on Mars. Malea Pratera completed. Currently climbing: Pityusa Pratera: 131/821

Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/54yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:56.5 GW:57.7 (kilos)
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #7  
Old April 5th, 2007, 06:39 AM
Scooterjam's Avatar
ADBB Admiral
 
Join Date: Apr 20, 2006
Location: Indianapolis Indiana
Posts: 1,760
Rep Power: 27
Scooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant futureScooterjam has a brilliant future
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

Hello Kyiala, good day to you! I'm going to tell you what I tell my son when I help him with his guitar playing. The reason you can't do it is because of that one little word you use. 'can't'.

Doesn't that word look lonely, look how small it looks: can't.

Try this, hon..... CAN. I CAN DO THIS!

You believe in yourself, you can. We believe in you here. Listen, your story and my story, other than male and female, no different.

I'd go to there store, grab a bag a chips and a candy bar at the checkout for the ride home.

I'd go to McDonalds for the family, grab an extra large fry for the ride home.

I'd go to the pizza place, grab an extra bread sticks for the ride home.

I probably ate a 5th meal a day for years on that 'ride home'.

Insanity total insanity not to mention expensive. Diet coke, don't even start, 12 pack, couple 4 -5 2 liters, back floor board of the car always crunching when kids got in because of the cans..... sound familiar.

Look at me now. It's been almost a year. I have lost 75 pounds, I have lost 10 inches off my waist, I went from 3XXXXXXXX shirts to XL. If I CAN do this, believe me, you CAN to!

What do you want to accomplish? Think about this, take a pad of paper and write down some goals. Long term and short term. Take your picture. Tape that picture to your fridge and mirror. Every time you want to eat, look at the before and after pics here on the board, look at that picture on your fridge and mirror. These are things you CAN do to make this work for you. They are tried and tested. I believe you CAN turn 'can't' into CAN.

Positive attitude, detemination, motivation.....and most importantly FOCUS.

Come over to the Second Time Around Club....hang out with us. We've all lost weight but strayed off plan and lost focus only to gain it back 3 fold by the help of others.

Hop in the I CAN train baby!!! Derail that 'i can't' one. Step into the light!!

Here are some helpful links to get you started:

Rules of induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782
Acceptable foods:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781
Awesome Recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one
http://www.thedailyplate.com

Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, (Second Time Around Club.....come check us out.....it's the place to be sweetie......)

We are very happy to have you with us!!

Best of wishes! Life is good!
__________________
Scooter







Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.


Last edited by Scooterjam; April 5th, 2007 at 07:17 AM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #8  
Old April 5th, 2007, 07:20 AM
kyiala's Avatar
ADBB Amateur
 
Join Date: Mar 12, 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 12
Rep Power: 0
kyiala is on a distinguished road
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

WOW so guys I woke up this morning and read all of your responses and, I see I am not alone everything you guys have said sounds soooo familiar.And now I can say I am ready!!!!!!!!! I CAN do this!!! Not only that but I want to do this. So today is the day that I start the rest of my life. Thank you everyone for all the words of encouragment I really needed it. So thank you for accepting me, and letting me know again that I can do it and with your help I WILL!
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #9  
Old April 7th, 2007, 10:01 AM
sillygirl's Avatar

Moderator Emeritus
 
Join Date: May 18, 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 16,460
Rep Power: 148
sillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond reputesillygirl has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: I Hope I can do this

Kyiala, welcome to the board! It's great that your BF loves you just the way you are. This is about how YOU feel, and how YOU look to yourself. Atkins is a complete lifestyle change, with healthy eating, just limiting the carbs. You know it works, you can find your resolve to stick with it. Come around the board often so we can see how well you're doing!

EDIT

*This Spotlight-Introduce Yourself thread has been closed due to extended absence of owner. Please feel free to private message any compliments and/or comments to the original poster. If you are the owner and would like to revive your Spotlight-Introduce Yourself please PM the forum mod or an Admin
__________________




49 Female 5'6" ish
158 (5/18/05)~Goal of 145 met 9/16/06
"What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about?"
Apparently the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about.

Last edited by sillygirl; July 24th, 2007 at 11:47 AM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Closed Thread

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0
Copyright © 2003-2005, Atkins Diet Bulletin Board. All rights reserved.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279