I've avoided this board like the plague

[Pooh Girl 71]

nothing against anyone here but I know my own shortcomings and failures.....

I know what I need to do. It's implementing it and sticking to it that are the real problems. I tried Atkins earlier this year and did well. Then something happened and I stopped. So, here I am again, wondering when I will have the nerve to try and stick to it.

I've been lurking around here all day and ya'll have a great community on this board. Everyone is so positive and upbeat

so, hello I hope you don't mind me being here while I get my bearings.

 

[glo]

Of course we don't mind you stopping by. As a matter of fact we would love you to stay a while. Share any info you have, and join our group. We are all loosers here, in the good sense. Please feel free to join in...There are all kinds trying all kinds of diets.


Please stay and visit with us....

 

[wovenwonder]

You've come to the right place to get any support that you are looking for! Tell us how you did while you were on Atkins. What types of foods did you look forward to during that time? I had been lowcarbing from June-Dec and did real well (down 30 pounds). I had swayed after the holidays and it took me awhile to get back on track. I've lost what I gained during that time -- and now I am onward and downward (soon) again!

Stick around --- it's great to see a new face!

 

[disneygals]

HI,

I'm in the same boat! Started the year with 4 lb weight loss, caught every cold the kids did, comforted myself with food at every opportunity, gained the 4 lbs back and more!

BUT I'm starting over!!!

 

[nativetxn]

Hi Pooh Girl 71, are you still feeling sad? You sounded sort of sad earlier today. You made me want to just put my arms around you and give you a {{{HUG}}}.

I know most of my own shortcomings and failures too. Something I have discovered, and happily so, is that my friends here on WISH don't judge me for my shortcomings or preach to me. I try not to preach to others either. If you catch me doing that, just send me a pm and tell me to knock it off

Another thing I have discovered here on WISH is that all of the people here understand <i>exactly</i> what I'm going through and I understand <i>exactly</i> what <i>they</i> are going through. What that does is give me a wondrous freedom here on WISH, to be me, myself and I. When I get upset and want to eat foods not on my eating plan I can come here to WISH and my friends will talk me through it. I do the same thing for other WISHers.

When I don't lose any weight, they will cheer me up and I'll cheer them up when they don't lose.

It's just a comfortable and fun place here Pooh Girl 71. No judging or scolding or ridiculing. No one puts anyone down here. We just support, encourage and help each other.

I know that you say you know your own weaknesses and it seems like you are saying that you don't really need anyone's help. You may be perfectly right.

The truth is, though, that <i>everyone</i> needs help sometime. I know I often need help and right here on WISH is where I find it.

I would love to have you join us here on WISH but you sound like you might have a little bit of doubt and reluctance to do that right now. So, why don't you just hang around a while, read some posts and see what it's like, get to know us a little bit.

If and when you decide to join us here on WISH, we'll be right here waiting for you and every one of us will be tickled to see you. We're great listeners and we're here if you need us. We'll save you a space.

Katholyn

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

Originally posted by nativetxn
Hi Pooh Girl 71, are you still feeling sad? You sounded sort of sad earlier today. You made me want to just put my arms around you and give you a {{{HUG}}}.

Another thing I have discovered here on WISH is that all of the people here understand <i>exactly</i> what I'm going through and I understand <i>exactly</i> what <i>they</i> are going through. What that does is give me a wondrous freedom here on WISH, to be me, myself and I. When I get upset and want to eat foods not on my eating plan I can come here to WISH and my I know that you say you know your own weaknesses and it seems like you are saying that you don't really need anyone's help. You may be perfectly right.

The truth is, though, that <i>everyone</i> needs help sometime. I know I often need help and right here on WISH is where I find it.

Katholyn

LOL oh no! What I meant about knowing my own weaknesses is that I KNOW what I need to do. And I KNOW how to do it. I just can't seem to follow through. I need ALL the help I can get which is probably why I posted today

I read Dr. Atkins book and it hit me like a ton of bricks that I am an addict. I am totally addicted to carbs. I LOVE pasta, bread and potatoes. LOL esp. potatoes. It's hard to admit you are an addict. I did have the gastric bypass in 2000 and the dr and nurses say you can eat anything you want to. I don't beleive that's true at all. I did the induction and lost close to 20 pounds. I was not hungry at all and felt great. I don't know what happened.

Thanks for the great welcome everyone!

 

[lmhall2000]

The best part of my weight loss since April 1st - is that I'm losing! It's really hard for me, too, because I lost 90 pounds and kept it off for 8 years- I keep that picture of me in my leotards on the fridge to remind me- I can do this- but sometimes it takes more than yourself to get it going. I have a strong faith in my God who strengthens me and the support here has allowed me to avoid those times when I might want to cheat. For instance, it's tradition for Thursday nights to get the kids Backyard Burger- we have gymnastics very late and it's too late to come and cook so we treat them (and they like the salads too-but they also eat hot dogs/ hamburgers/fries) I LOVE those fries and could really take a bite of the half eaten hamburger- but I leave my husband in there to eat with them while I read and try to encourage others having a tough time or success. It works- what can I say?
And realizing how far I've come and that I don't want to weigh in on Tuesday and see disapointing numbers because I fell for french fries or a cheeseburger is not worth it.
You can do it!
You can do it!
You can do it!!

Tara

 

[nativetxn]

YAY! So you will be joining us, Pooh Girl? I'm so glad.

 

[Beanie]

Welcome to the WISH Board, Pooh Girl!! Glad you are joining us!! You will find a wonderful support group here and extremely nice people as well!

 

[karebear1]

If you alreday know what yuo have to do,but are just lacking the will power or enthusiasm to start- then by all means- YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! You will thoroughly lovevthis board and the poeple on it. They are always very encouraging, sympathetic, full of good ideas and a good lfor a laugh! I have made some very good friends since I joined this board and I know you will too. So, pull up a clippie and post your thoughts. We're all here for you!

 

[kdibattista]

Welcome!!!! You are the only one who knows when you are ready!!!

 

[tiggerlover]

Hi Pooh Girl!!! I am so glad you aren't lurking any more. Welcome to WISH.

 

[TigH]

Better WISH than SARS... Hope you are going to stick around for a while and let us get to know you!!! Grab a clippie and jump on in!

This support group helps me tremendously. If I didn't read all these posts, have great PM buddies and the weekly check-in thread to hold me accountable, I think I would have given up after the first week. But I didn't and I feel great! YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!

 

[KathyFP]

Originally posted by TigH
This support group helps me tremendously. If I didn't read all these posts, have great PM buddies and the weekly check-in thread to hold me accountable, I think I would have given up after the first week. But I didn't and I feel great! YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!

I feel the exact same way. Today is only day five for me, but it unbeleivable how good and motivated I feel. The first thing I do in the morning and the last thing I do at night is read this board. I also check in trough out the day when I feel like I need support (and I am in my office). I usuallly give up after a day or two.

 

[TCKK]

Welcome! Glad you came to join us. This is a great place to get help and motivation.