Not new but renewed

[UrbanShaman]

Hi ADBB:

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Tim. I’m a singer in Southern California. I started Atkins back in January and for the first time in my life I found a way of eating that worked. I lost 12 pounds quickly and painlessly and I had never felt better. I found much support and advice on this board and I really felt that I was on the right track to a healthier, thinner me.

Then I started listening to people I shouldn’t have….

I let them sway me, telling me that Atkins was bad for me, despite my weight loss and increased energy, despite my happiness. I listened to family members denounce my new way of eating and scream about my cholesterol even though it had actually gone down since I had started Atkins.

I listened and I quit.

I tried a few other diets but only succeeded in frustrating myself trying to count points or measure portions on a certain sized plate. The energy and positive outlook I’d gained faded away and I turned back to the bad foods for comfort. The weight I’d lost rushed back to join me and it brought some friends with it. I’m afraid to step on the scale but I will tomorrow. I must be honest about the damage to be honest about the cure.

But enough doom and gloom. I’m back. I realize that Atkins is the way for me. It worked. I was happy and motivated on it, and the ADBB was a great part of that. I am reaffirming my goals and this time, no one, no matter how closer or how loved, will dissuade me from what I know to be true: Atkins will help me to become the healthier, fitter me that I want to be.

So I’m diving right back in. I see some familiar faces and some new ones. I’m completely jazzed to be among you again, and I can say with confidence that I’m here to stay.

[Chicklady]

Welcome back !! So many of us have taken the same road. If only we could let the newbies experience it without actually going through it....

[IvannaLive]

WB Tim, Im right here with you. Although I gave up on this WOE because theres part of me that loves to over eat. So I am also returning after a very long time to a WOE that works. I am so releaved to be back. I have lived with apathy for some time. And its really not my style. But when it comes to food and the efforts it takes to stay the course Apathy has been in control for a long time. I dont know where this new found determination and desire has come from but I am oh so glad it is finally back. I look foward to shareing in the progress on the board. your mine and everyone else.

[Clarasassycat]

WB Tim! There are always people trying to discourage you in this WOE. I hear it all the time! But you know what....we are losing, we feel better, and as you said..your cholesterol was lower! I just sit back and look at all the junk they pack in their bodies every day and think "wow, Im glad I dont do that anymore!"

[gman]

Welcome back Tim!
I've been here about 6 weeks and am doing well. I'm sure you will be back in the groove soon. Do you write songs also? Your line could be in a song: "I must be honest about the damage to be honest about the cure." I think that's a critical success factor for us in the ADBB.
Glenn