I have spent many hours over the last few days reading entries and 'threads' and finally decided that I need to call this place 'home'.

YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!

I have been on every diet that has ever been invented and have ALWAYS come back to low carb. Why? It works! Well (you may be asking) if it works so well for you, Sista, why would you try any other diet??!!!!!!?

I have asked myself that same question a million times...what am I doing wrong? Why am I always 'on a diet'? And why am I having to buy larger clothes???????

And the answer is........commitment. Or maybe I should say...Lack of Commitment

I have lost 'tons' of weight in my lifetime, but have learned NOTHING in the process.

And usually when I am on a 'diet', I have always thought......'when I lose this weight, I will eat whatever I want' ..... and unfortunately, I have done just that! And my weight has gone up and down..up and down.....up and down.... I could be called Sista YoYo!!!!!

This time, I am 'low carb' eternally (lce).........as a way of life instead of a 'quick fix' diet. COMMITMENT!

However, I will need your support, your knowledge, your experiences and your sense of humor to help me thru the weak times and win the battle of the bulge FOREVER!

And actually, you have already helped me so much! I have truly enjoyed reading the boards......you guys are soooooo knowledgeable, humorus, and supportive to each other.

I am looking forward to our journey......

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Sista LoCarb
231/194/150

201/194/186 Happy New Year Challenge

Was Size 22/ currently size 16/wanna be 10-12

Lifetime Commitment to Low Carb!

Sista, welcome to our forum please make yourself right at home.

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Ozzie's Place

Welcome! And now that you're a member, you rock, too! It took me days, too, reading all the posts, and I was hooked! I'm a former yo-yoer myself, so I totally understand THAT! LOL! Make yourself at home and let us know if you have any questions.

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Oh my darling!

I'm sure you meant your post to be upbeat (and it is!) but you almost had me in tears!!! Sistah, I believe we are one and the same!

I too am having serious committment issues, and it scares the s#$%! out of me!

We're in this together! PM me anytime!

hugs to you (and all the other like-minded individuals!)
Kelly

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Kelly
Highest recorded weight: 103.2kg/227.04lbs (03/15/08)
Current: 97kg/213.4lb-13.64
Goal:150
"Resensitizing myself to the urgency and severity of my weight problem is important in keeping myself motivated. I have to remind myself that my body will not tolerate this abuse forever." Jeannette Fulda, aka PastaQueen

Welcome, Sista!!
You are so right; commitment is the key. Making lc a lifestyle makes all the difference. I'm so happy you found us, and look forward to the journey with you.

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Trina

Vice-President of the Intergalactic Order of Brussels Sprouts Haters

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Welcome Sistah!! This website is definitely the reason I'm still committed to Low carb eating after all this time!

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I'll extend my welcome as well! It's always great to have another ally along with us! And this is THE BEST site that's out there!

Welcome, Sista, I credit this site for my success with this WOE. I have probably lost and gained back a thousand pounds over the last 20 years (literally). I too finally feel I have the commitment to make this work. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. And this WOE is so much more than a diet. It's a lifestyle I can live with.

Good luck on your journey.

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Noël


Worry doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strengths.

Welcome, Sista.

Lots of ex-yo-yo's around here. That's how I spent a good portion of my life. It's much more satisfying to be off the roller coaster.

Make yourself at home!

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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome....I feel like I have just driven up a long dusty drive way and see friends standing on the front porch............they have a cool glass of lemonade (with Splenda naturally!) and a big hug waiting for me.........

tis nice to be 'amongst' friends and fellow low carbers...........

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Sista LoCarb
231/194/150

201/194/186 Happy New Year Challenge

Was Size 22/ currently size 16/wanna be 10-12

Lifetime Commitment to Low Carb!

Welcome Sista
I too found the boards in here to be extemely helpful. I know a couple times in the last two months there were times when I felt like packing it in but the words of support and encouragement in here kept me on track. . People have begun to notice my wieght lose (which is really kewl) and have asked if I am dieting. My reply is "no I"ve changed the way I eat". It really helps my perspective and my commitment to think of this as a lifestyle change and not a diet.
Again welcome to lce.

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Sean
Atkins Aug.22/04
233.5/173/160 5'8"
Life is very good and can only
get better if I make the right choices.

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Dang Sean!!!! Look at your numbers!!!! Awesome! Congratulations!

Kelly

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Kelly
Highest recorded weight: 103.2kg/227.04lbs (03/15/08)
Current: 97kg/213.4lb-13.64
Goal:150
"Resensitizing myself to the urgency and severity of my weight problem is important in keeping myself motivated. I have to remind myself that my body will not tolerate this abuse forever." Jeannette Fulda, aka PastaQueen

Hello All!
I been reading all post for weeks now and tonight just figured out how to sign up . I started low carb about a month now . It has been easier then I thought it would be. My blood pressure has dropped a lot ! I not sure how much I have lost cause I didnt weigh myself at the start. But I can fit into some jeans that wouldnt even button. I will keep on low carbing till I lose it all I think am not patient i want to lose it faster . Well nice to meet you all Donna

Welcome, Donna.

'Hope you'll make yourself at home.

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Welcome aboard, Donna!

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