Back for More: Glutton for Punishment

[CISSP]

Hi guys, I'm returning back to the website from a 2 year hiatus. That's right, I'm not exactly new, but I'm sure the community has changed enough since the last time I was active on these message boards.

Originally, I had come here in the middle of 2005, weighing over 370+ lbs, got all the way to a goal of ~230-225 lbs and dissapeared. I gained a girlfriend, career, and all of my weight since then. Where I was once a gym rat and Atkins aficionado, I'm now more of a beat-up, bitter, but motivated one-time Atkins loser.

So, who was I? I was this guy:

this guy,

this guy too,

this guy with this silly picture,

and this guy,



...
Unfortunately, when I met this girl:

I quickly became this guy:


So there you go. I'm back on Atkins, hoping to keep a journal, help others, and get myself back into a shape. I miss being comfortable with myself. I miss being confident, more outgoing, and nicer looking - all of which Atkins helped produce in myself 2 years ago.

[sugarsack]

welcome back ! keep coming here and reading everything ... thats what helps me.. even if i dont post i come here every day and read.. it helps me to re- motivate myself...
i know i'm a relative newbie, however, it works... youve done it before and you can do it again... then keep it up..

[CISSP]

Originally Posted by sugarsack

welcome back ! keep coming here and reading everything ... thats what helps me.. even if i dont post i come here every day and read.. it helps me to re- motivate myself...
i know i'm a relative newbie, however, it works... youve done it before and you can do it again... then keep it up..

Sugarsack, my intention is to make this a terminal effort. I've grown to be so very tired of hiding in my clothes, missed opportunities as a result of my shame, and yo-yo weigh gains.

I want to be healthy, proud, confident, and just about every other positive adjective you can think of

[Trisha001]

Welcome back, nice to meet ya
You know how it works, so stay focused and strict and you will see your goal again sooner than later..
T~

[OzLover]

Welcome back CISSP! You sound very motivated & have traveled this journey before with great results. Good luck & use all that ADBB has to offer!