Last time I wrote I was just starting...

[Deb]

Hi Everyone, I thought I'd check in again. I first started my Atkins diet (again #3) in April 2005 and posted my first posting here in June. Well today's it's January 5, 2006 and I'm down by 112 lbs!!! I have 98 to go. I feel really good physically and mentally, well there is just no comparison. If anyone wants some encouragement, let me know. It works and I feel like a new person. Don't suffer in silence, seek a buddy to help you along the way. I'd be happy to give some encouragement. Deb

[Goddess]

CONGRATULATIONS deb! that's wonderful!

if yo have the time, would you consider sharing some of what you've learned along the way with us? that's a nice way to encourage everybody. and also a good reminder you don't fail as long as you keep coming back.

[Rob]

Deb - That's an enviable and rare weight loss rate! Congratulations!

[Deb]

I wanted to share my thoughts with everyone when it comes to the daily struggle of trying to stay on a diet especially when you are just starting and have so far to go... What kept me going all along was simply telling myself one thing over and over. You see I started at 345! the largest I've ever been, I was at the point of not being able to walk from the street to my front door without being out of breath. Everything was an effort, I had no interest in anything and even my buddy food was failing to give me comfort. I was very depressed to say the least. I hated my life and was embarrased to even go out. I knew I didn't want to live like this the rest of my life, nothing to look forward to and feeling very very ugly. What I kept telling myself was "your life is not going to be any different unless you stay on this diet! Is this what you want to look forward to ( being misserable?) for the rest of your life? I knew that each day I was doing something to change my life and each day "I was in a better place than yesterday!". Now here I am 112 lbs down and feeling great (and sexy I might add :O ). I'm not stopping until I've reached my goal, I like this new me! You can do it too... it works. Don't you want a happier life, a happier day?? It gets much better each day!!!!