Second Go Around This Time Going to Be Ready

[ready2BMeAgain!]

Hi everyone. My name is Shari I'm a 30 year old mom of two and I'm getting ready to begin this way of eating anew on January 1st. I don't know what everyone feels about me being on this bulletin board and not yet having started the WOE but I can assure you I know this diet works and I know I can do it... The first time I did this diet I was on it for 4 months and lost roughly 40-50 lbs. I then went off because of the holidays last year. Since I've gained it back and maybe more... not sure. But now is my time to get back on and stick with it. I had a few failed restarts since then but I wasn't prepared as I should have been. This time I'm going through recipes and reviewing exercise options and looking into joining a local gym and some challenges. The last couple of failed restarts failed because I didn't have the support system in place , i.e. this board, and they only lasted long enough to get into ketosis.

It seems my life has gotten out of control and one indicator is my eating habits. My husband changed jobs, I went back to work part time. I'm looking at returning to school very soon for nursing and before I do that I want to be fit and healthy. I want to improve myself and not just my body. The pounds don't mean so much to me as the size and shape of my body. I'm actually considering not getting on the scale after my initial weigh in, until I've been on the way of eating cheat free for a few months. I need to guage my weight loss by my clothing sizes... not my scale.

I'm also going to start seeing a counselor. I think I have some issues that need to be worked out and maybe that is why I eat so much. I'm not sure. My self worth is not predetermined based on my weight. I'm just waiting for my husbands new insurance to kick in so that I can take care of everything before I begin my way of eating again...

I also need to start looking into rewards for my good behavior. Last time it was suppose to be a day at the spa but everyone who is a parent knows that other things always come before yourself.

Anyway I could use a couple of buddies if there is anyone out there who can help! I need all the support I can get.

Thanks@

Shari