Thread: Determined :)

Well all I can say is I am back! I have found that no matter how many times I have said "BOTW" I really haven’t found my way back. I climb up on the wagon and before I ever take a seat, I Jump off at the very first road bump (first excuse that is).

Every therapist says... “Admitting you have a problem/ issue is the first step” & no matter how much I admitted it, it just wasn’t enough. Does that make sense to anyone? I mean I wanted it sooo bad, (at least I thought) that even I got tired of hearing me say “today is the day” or” I am going to start now” or how bout “tomorrow, I am going to wake up & go to the gym” it just seamed to be a horrible nightmare.


With that said... I know I am in the right frame of mind, know what I need to do (have done it b4, & kept it off for 3 years) now it is time to do it! I feel for me that this is it... I either do it or face the fact that I will never do it! I just feel like enough talking, enough about people asking me how it’s going... time for my results to speak for them selves, ya know??? I mean it all sounds so simple exercise, drink plenty off water and no processed foods..... right??? Well not if you truly have an addition to carbs, people think I am crazy “one bite won’t hurt”, or “you can always start tomorrow”...but it does hurt and once stuck in the vicious cycle, tomorrow never shows up. But today a light bulb moment for me... I showed up. I showed up to play and be a winner!

I discovered through reading all of your inspiring post, I have to take control & stop wanting someone else to help me. I always have HAD an excuse, no one to go to the gym with, no one to eat this woe with. Your post are and will be my go to comfort friend a place where everyone is wanting the best for each other and not the friend that tells you it’s ok, one bite won’t hurt.

I have read this board alot, I find it VeRy helpful and it was a major component of my past lc success... so thanks for listening to me babble this morning. Here’s to everyone achieving their goal!!! THIS BOARD ROCKS!

Welcome, Dayna!

Might I suggest that you start a journal in the Journal forum? That way you can express your needs, goals, frustrations, ask questions, and get "visits" from others, who will provide much encouragement for you. I always try to visit the journals, especially the new ones. It sure helps when you have someone cheering you on!

I wish you much success on your low carb journey.

(Welcome back, that is. )

Hope you'll make yourself at home here again.

glad to have you back on board with us.

i am a big believer that how you think about things can make or break your success level. the whole "diet" mindset - start tommorrow, start monday, start jan. 1st, a little bit won't hurt, just a bite or two, i deserve a treat, it's the weekend so it's okay, i worked hard, i had a stressful day, i need this, it's too hard, other people don't have to struggle like this, i couldn't resist, blah blah blah. blah blah.

i know 'em all 'cause i've used them all! and they do nothing but keep people fat.

congratulations on your decision to turn it around, dayna. you know the difference between real low carbing and just dieting. and it sounds like you're sick of dieting. can't say i blame you. dieting stinks!

but living well and eating well and feeling healthy and energetic...well, that's pretty darned cool.

you go, girl! we're be here to help cheer you on!!