We all fall off the wagon! We all have those times of weakness when we give in to the temptation to eat that forbidden high carb item. But, anytime I find myself too far in over my head, where the foods control ME and I do not control it, I recommit. I make a choice to start all over from the beginning... let go of any guilt that tries to attach itself to me... and I get this poem out and read it. I also have posted it on my desk at work. My sister found it on the internet a few years ago. I hope you like it.

START OVER
Author Unknown

If you've started out in pursuit of your goal
And you've really tried with your heart and your soul,
but somehow things got out of control ---
START OVER.

When you've tried your best to do what you should
And you thought this time that you surely would,
But once again, you didn't do good ---
START OVER.

When you've worked so hard to follow a dieter's way
And you fought to win a victory each day
But one more time you went astray ---
START OVER.

When you've tried so hard to yourself to be true
And do the things that you know you should do
But once again you failed to come through ---
START OVER.

When the road to success seemed much too long
And each temptation was oh so strong
And once again you gave in to wrong ---
START OVER.

When you've told your friends what you planned to do
And trusted them to help you through
But soon discovered it's up to you ---
START OVER.

When you know you must be physically fit,
But your hope seems gone and you're stuck in a pit
That's not the time for you to quit ---
START OVER.

When the week seems long and successes few
And at weigh-in time you're feeling blue
Remember tomorrow is just for you ---
START OVER.

To start again means a victory's been won
And starting over again means a race well run
And starting over again proves it can be done
So don't just sit there ---
START OVER.

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Excellent! It's the secret to continuing success. Start over every morning, with a clean slate and a clean conscience.

Best wishes.

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Barb L.
Atkins since Jan 2003
Maintenance as of 4/05


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