Back again...really want to make it this time.

[sexywannabe]

I cannot tell the amount of times I have gone on and off this diet. I know, I know. I should not look at it that way, but as a way of life. I started this diet about 8 years ago for the first time. Of course this website was not around then, but I read the book and did well on the diet. Well I got off of it, and some years went by, then I decided to do some research on it. I finally found this site, and was so happy to have recipes, support, etc. to help me along my way. I had lost around 25 lbs., but I got off of it, so I've been off and on since then, never taking it seriously. Well now I need to!

I am now at my heaviest ever. I am wearing around a size 3x and have not weighed in a while. I weighed around a month ago, and it was 240. I am so ashamed of myself that I have become this heavy. I am not happy at all, and neither is my husband. Most of all I am so unhealthy! I am miserable! I am a sugar addict I want to eat all the time. The more I eat, the more I crave. The thing I remember most about this WOE is that I go through terrible withdrawals, but it was the only diet that made me feel full and not starving all the time, and the only one I could stick with (believe it or not, I could not last on a low calorie diet for about 2 days, this one I could stay on for a lot longer, I just need to make up my mind to stick to it).

I am going to try my best to stay on this. I don't want to come on here saying I'm back and then disappear again. I am hoping I don't. I know if I don't do something then my health will get even worse than before. I used to enjoy working out, but now I cannot even go upstairs without getting out of breath, so I just thought I would re-introduce myself on here so that way when i post here and there, people will not wondering who in the heck am I. Just wish me luck!

[Skeptika23]

Welcome back, and we're rooting for you!

[mitzimarie]

Hi, Sexy

Welcome back!

Hey, as long as you resolve to make this time the "real deal", it will be! There are lots of us who have had to make more than one attempt to get to goal and stay there. I'll admit that it is a difficult time of year to get the ball rolling, but there's no time like the present!

I realize that you are familiar with Atkins and the board already, but go ahead and check out this link anyway. Maybe there's something in there that will fire up your motivation. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-new-read.html (If you are NEW, READ THIS!)

Stick close to the board - you know what a great help it can be. We look forward to hearing about your success.