Saw a recent pic of myself

[chilee1]

and I was almost reduced to tears. I really, really, want to stick to low carb this time around, it's the only thing that has ever worked for me...I started in 2005, lost 80lbs by 2006, and here, in 2009 I'm back up more than half of what I lost. Everytime I try to start back on low carb, I blow it, again and again...all the excuses are there: no time, too hard to include family, no support...it just feels so hard and its so much easier to drive through that drive through than come home and make a good and healthier for me meal. One little tiny piece of bread and its over from there. I want so much to get the weight back off and get down to a normal, healthy weight, I've been so discouraged, but after reading some of the posts here I feel a new determination and I'm going to try really hard this time.

[clogger]

Welcome to , chilee1!

You CAN do this. You CAN get the results you want. And you CAN look at pictures in the future (along the way and at goal) and smile rather than cry .

A lot of us have been where you are. I have hopes for you that this is the last time you restart Atkins. (I have the same hope for myself )

There are times I get overwhelmed because I'm tired and I don't want to cook or don't want to fit in exercise, but I keep reminding myself of my goal. I WANT SUCCESS so I want to do anything I can to make that happen.

Check out these links:

- Never ending induction recipes. There are a lot of ideas which you and your family will enjoy!
- Atkins Low Carb Dieting - FAQ's
- If you are NEW, READ THIS!
- What excuse do you have... (What excuse do you have......)

How badly do you want this? Think about it often to keep your eye on the prize!

[chilee1]

Thank you for the encouragement, and the links! The never-ending induction recipes is awesome, I read through it some and I can't wait to try some recipes out...I'm actually getting excited! Good luck to you as well, I will watch for your progress!

[blueberrylady]

Welcome back chilee! You've come to the right place to get the support and encouragement you want and need. So join right in, ask lots of questions read the stickies because they are very helpful to newbies.

Good luck!

[chilee1]

Thanks Nyna,
I appreciate your support and your suggestions, every little bit is going to help!

[Amber_Girl79]

Welcome Chilee!! I know exactly what your going through, many and many times I could not go through with the weight I wanted to lose either or just not stick to it. I know you can do this, we are about the same weight as each other, and our goals are VERY VERY realistic for this year or rather, monthes. All I can say is: imagine yourself this summer. And then you won't stop. We all will be right here next to you doing it too.

[OzLover]

Here is another great recipe site~~
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

Fix low carb meals & then add a rice, pasta, potato, couscous dish for the rest of the family.

Good luck on your journey!

[Bender]

Wow! 80 pounds. This works and you know it. Thank you for your honesty about what happens a person starts stop counting carbs. Your story will give me more determination.

You can do it again. Keep at it!

[chilee1]

Glenda, that is an awesome recipe site - I love the menu ideas, and so many great recipes, I think this is going to be easier than I thought...I was dreading eating meat and eggs!! But there is so much variety I don't think I will be getting tired of these meals for a while...thank you so much!!

[chilee1]

Bender,
Thank you for the encouragement, it is so true that as soon as you start carb loading that it's so hard to get back out of it! I have been deluding (sp?) myself for so long that I had to be completely honest here...you have no idea how hard it was for me to post those full body pics! Yikes!