Can't see me when I look in the mirror

[blonde_mom]

When is it time to begin to take care of me? I guess when I look in the mirror and don't even recognize the person looking back, then it's time. I'm totally exhausted from taking care of everybody else, but not really caring anymore. Kinda takes the care outta caregiving when there is nothing left. Atkins is the only thing that's ever worked for me, so why do I run from it?

I went to the grocery tonight and picked up enough to get started. 280 plus pounds, how did that happen? It's time to be kind to me so that I can be kind to those I love, even if they don't have the capacity to give back. I need hope right now, I need to put one foot in front of the other and choose to get my life back, I need support and I hope that this is the right place to find it.

Any ideas on how to do this diet cheaply? I can't afford all the goodies, need to go bare bones for awhile.

Thanks and good days to all of you,
Robin

[katarina7]

Welcome to the Bulletin Board. You will find tons of support here, I promise.

As for doing the diet cheaply, buy your meats and vegetables in bulk when they're on sale. Especially frozen vegetables. Those things last forever. Don't bother with "goodies". They slow your progress down anyhow, for the most part. Don't buy drinks, just drink filtered tap water (if you have a filter).

[bradybunch]

Hello Robin, glad to see you have decided to do something for you and only you. This way of eating is the best gift you could ever give to yourself.
Answering your question.
Buy plenty of eggs. I love them just about anyway a person can fix one.
Most people say this diet is costly but it has been just the opposite on my billfold. I used to spend tons of money on junk food and fast food while I was on the go and then i would still come home and eat a meal. I think you will be pleasantly surprised on the cost of this way of eating.
As Katarina said avoid all the goodies, they only stall. Drink your water, it doesnt get much cheaper than that for your liquids. That was probably my biggest savings. Water compared to a 12 pack of coke a day., equals big savings. good luck to you.

[sillygirl]

Originally Posted by blonde_mom

When is it time to begin to take care of me? I guess when I look in the mirror and don't even recognize the person looking back, then it's time. I'm totally exhausted from taking care of everybody else, but not really caring anymore. Kinda takes the care outta caregiving when there is nothing left. Atkins is the only thing that's ever worked for me, so why do I run from it?

I went to the grocery tonight and picked up enough to get started. 280 plus pounds, how did that happen? It's time to be kind to me so that I can be kind to those I love, even if they don't have the capacity to give back. I need hope right now, I need to put one foot in front of the other and choose to get my life back, I need support and I hope that this is the right place to find it.

Any ideas on how to do this diet cheaply? I can't afford all the goodies, need to go bare bones for awhile.

Thanks and good days to all of you,
Robin

Hi Robin! Welcome to the board. It is now officially time to take care of you! This is a common theme of many women on this board. Since you've eaten this way in the past, you should be good to go. Do you still have a copy of the book to refresh your memory? read the stickies at the top of the induction forum to get you started, post lots and enjoy.

As far as eating this way inexpensively goes, one way is to buy in bulk! When you see something on sale, get it so it's readily available for you. Bare bones is good, there is no need to eat the processed foods or spend the money when fresh foods are better.

[Grant]

Price wise it sort of balanced out for me. I buy more good meats now but on the other hand I spend a lot less on snacks. Just switching to all water for example saved a ton of money. I used to drink at (the very) least 2 32 ounce sodas a day at $1.30. Thats $2.60 savings a day or in other words about $78 a month. That can buy a lot of meat and veggies!

[sallyseachange]

Warm welcome! Glad you came here and posted to the board.

If you stick with this way of eating and do Atkins to a "T", you'll soon (in your words) recognise the person looking back at you from the mirror!

Atkins cheaply? As the others said: buy bulk, special offers, and buy lots of eggs.

Happy Atkineering!

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

Welcome! I agree with Silly. Us taking care of everyone but ourselves is a common theme. Here is to improving and taking care of us!

[Discolemonade]

I don't have anything to add except that you've come to right place and we welcome you with open arms.

[SandyL2002]

Welcome Robin and boy can I relate.. I decided this school year was time to focus on ME...and YES I feel selfish but I deserve it..

As far as the foods... I find recipes that my family likes and will eat..So I am not really spending more on me...and if so its better to spend it in food then doctor bills

[blonde_mom]

Thanks all for the welcome and advice, it seems to be working, 5.6 lbs. down first 2 days and ketosis today. Now to keep my mindset on doing the best thing for me and not giving in to stress eating.

What are the best ways to stay motivated? I would like to join a challenge, how can I find out which ones are active right now?

Thanks,
Robin