Porky's Pudgy Surrender

[luvtranscendsall]

Hello everyone! My name is Courtney. I found this website when I was googed Atkins's success stories. I was really inspired when I read some of the success stories on here. I am not new to Atkin's. In some way Atkin's has been calling me for a long time. When I was 16 I was given the book. I didn't read it. It wasn't until it was given to me again in 2001 (I was 21) that I sat down and read it and did extensive research about the diet. My best friend and I started a low carb lifestyle and the pounds melted off. I lost 40 pounds in 3 months and never felt better. I would sleep until 4pm but on the Atkins I woke up at 6am because I wasn't bogged down by the vicious cycle of carb eating I was in. Well there was a chapter in the book (if i remember correctly) that talked about other medical issues that happens from being a carb addict and one of those I related to was the Yeast Complex in the intestines. I followed the suggestions and got so sick (which it said I would from the yeast dying) that I gave up and ate some cookies. The only thing I could think of that would make me feel better was sugar. I ate a whole package of Chips ahoy. I was off to the races. It took a whole year to gain the 40 pounds I lost but it came back.

My second attempt at the Atkins was when I had my first son. I had gained 70 pounds in pregnancy so when my son was 2 months I started a half assed version of Atkin's. I lost all my baby weight plus some more. It melted off me. Then I had to get my gall bladder out. I was having problems with it pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and now after but the carb addict I am I told myself it was the diet and stopped. It wasn't , I know that now because even my cardiologist suggest low carb.The weight came back slowly but then I got pregnant with my 2nd son and gained another 70 pounds. 2 3/4 years later I gained another 50 pounds. My last weigh in was 393 but I am rounding off at 400 because I am sure I gained and my scale says ERROR when I get on it.
I am going to start the Atkin's again Nov 1st. I have give myself one week to prepare myself and my family. I have to do this and I need support and motivation. There is something seriously wrong with my relationship with food on top of the fact that i am driven by this carb cycle. I have always been big but I have never let it get me down, now I don't want to go nowhere, meet anybody, or try new things. I went to buy clothes and cant' find nothing to fit. Its pretty bad when the fat store has to special order for you. On top of that I am going down physically. I have never had medical repercussions before but I am now.
Well thats all for now. Sorry about the long post but I wanted to let you know about me so I can be accountable to you guys because being accountable to myself is not working. I want to be here to see my kids grow up. I want to play with them and take them places. I don't want them to be ashamed of me. My four year old laughs and jokes in a loving way (my big fat mommy) but I know one day he will suffer for my weight. Thank you.I added some pics of what I look like now .

[barrnone]

hey luv, welcome - this is an excellent first step. Remember patience and comittment, planning and preparing - just keep moving forward and you will be successful!

[Jenileigh]

Hello Courtney! I am so proud of you for making this decision. Welcome here!

[RosieC]

Welcome Courtney! You will get a lot of good information and support here.

[somethings gotta give]

Welcome Courtney- what a story!!! Wishing you happiness and success in your journey. And here's to you getting (and staying healthy) for the little ones. Looking forward to future updates!!!

[luvtranscendsall]

Thank you everyone!

[sham]

Hi there welcome.Really enjoyed your long post I see you have alot to lose but you seem dedicated which is the key to success.This is a great step your taking to get healthier for yourself and your kids well done.I must say you are truely beautiful and will look even better when you lose the weight.Good luck to you I hope induction does wonders for you.

[chinadoll]

Hi Courtney. It's sobering to realize that you are trapped by your weight and it is controlling your life but good for you for stepping in to take control. I suggest you start a journal. Lots of times folks will check up on you there if they see you havent been posting. And then, to stay accountable, visit the site and post EVERY DAY - even when you have been bad. Sometimes you need to be talked through a bad time and the folks here will do what they can to help you keep things on target for you.

[Taters Momma]

Welcome Courtney!

You have found the best place on earth for support and friendship.
The members of this board will help you pull up your boot straps and walk the healthy path.
Read the board. The new posts as well as the old. There is a wealth of information here.
Their stories will inspire you and as you read about their stuggles to overcome a carb and sugar addiction, they will prepare you.
If you have a question, ask. Someone will always answer.

I joined this board on October 14th, 2009.
My 1st day of Atkins was yesterday, October 26th.
As I read your story, I am reading my story.
I have felt and still feel the same way you do.
But happiness is a choice.
I choose to be happy every morning. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.
But I at least put forth the effort. The better mood not only benefits me, but my family as well.

I can not offer much advice, being that I am new to this way of life too.
But I can say that starting a journal here was one of the best things I could have done.
I try to check in everyday. Sometimes several times a day.
It gives me a chance to sort out my thoughts. It also helps me learn from my mistakes.
Because it's written down, I can not forget and that keeps me from making the same mistake twice.

I'm sorry that this post is so long. I'm a rambler. I get off track quite often.

I wish you good luck in your journey.
I know you will be one of the success stories.
Just remember to take it one day at a time.

[imagood1]

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

I hope you already have the 2002 DANDR book and have read it, it is the edition we follow on this site. If not it's worth a few dollars to purchase. Get enough pure water in daily (64oz is recommended), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin.

Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)(What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily. The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out!

Recipe Sites

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (induction recipes)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html# (additional induction recipes)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! The new challenges will be starting in the next few days -- check them out and join a couple that interest you. Good luck.