2nd time's a charm, right?

[2timer]

Hi! I am new to this site but not to Atkins. I lost 75 pounds on Atkins in 2000 and never felt better. I began an upward climb of the scales when my diet/exercise partner and best friend died in a car accident. Since then, I have been blessed with my son and twin daughters but the weight continued to creep on. Well, I have never been thin but I also don't really see myself as fat as I am when I look in the mirror- I am dyslexic anorexic (I think I'm thin in the mirror). Last week I saw myself in the background of a picture and was shocked how huge I have become!!! I got weighed and saw 249.5- I didn't cry but instead I felt this rush of fear. So I am back on Atkins and I can't wait to feel the energy surge and success that came with losing the 75 pounds!

[joee5]

Wow. Welcome back and stay focused and strong and you'll see how fast them pounds roll off. That kinda weigh I call "recycled weight". Since this is my first attempt at Atkin's I do not know personally whether or not it gets easier or is as easy as the first time. Anyhow, keep us updated on your success. God Bless, Joe

[sallyseachange]

Hello there and welcome aboard. Kudos to you for getting back to this healthy way of eating. Pretty soon you'll be getting that energy surge and of course it just gets better and better!

[2timer]

Thank you for the welcome, Sallyseachange, and even more so, thank you for posting your before and after pics! They are an inspiration! Congratulations to you.

[tkmurray]

I hope 2nd time works for both of us, I just started back today, Im so tired of being this way, Maybe we can help each other out we both have had previous success lets do it again!!

[carbless_in_seattle]

I have that same problem with the mirror! I don't notice when I'm getting fat because I look way thinner in the mirror to myself than I really do. It took pics for me to notice as well.

[booklady]

Welcome to the board and welcome back to Atkins, since you know it works that is half the battle. You will do fine and you have the support of everyone here to help you get to your goal !!
Keep us updated and I wish you well !!
Stephie