OMG! I am so excited this morning!!!

[2angelsinheaven]

I have been overweight since I can remember, the teasing, etc, etc.... well... I started Atkins in Jan of this year at 350lbs.. I was really strict the first two weeks, then fell of a few times, etc. Got back on and went on a cruise last month and gained back almost all the weight I had lost.... woke up this morning to do my weekly weigh in and WOW! I am down to 309lbs. I have no idea of the last time I was under 310lbs. I am jumping up and down and can't wait for DFiance to come home to tell him. I think I will cry tears of joy when I break the 300 mark... and the way it's going... average .5 to 1lbs every 1 to 2 days I should be there shortly! I owe my life to Atkins (and of course the WISH boards), I have never been able to do so well on a diet before and now I have real hope that this may work and hopefully by my 6yr's with Fiance mark coming up in Feb 05' I'll be pretty close to being the New and Improved Me.
If anyone is considering Atkins and it is appropriate for you (no major health concerns, etc) then I say Go for it, it works and if you need a Diet buddy I am here! (I think I'm going to cry)!

 

[2angelsinheaven]

Thats 40 pounds, 40.... (which is almost the same lbs. as my two goddaughters together) when I think of it that way I am even more amazed!

 

[ohMom]

woo hoo!!!! celebrate good times -- c'mon!

Congratulations! that is awesome! Isn't it life changing to realize you DO have the power and ability to change your life for the better. You ARE worth it!

cyber high five and (((HUGS))) to you -- thanks for sharing and inspiring us all. Each day is a challenge sometimes and reading posts like yours is a reminder of what we can accomplish and how very much the reward is the outcome

 

[DoeWDW]

40 POUNDS!!!

WOW! You're doing a great job! Hang in there and eat the things you should, drink your water, try to move a little more each day!

You should be very proud of you!!!

 

[disboo]

You are terrific! What a great start - the work is worth it, isn't it? We all share your excitement!!!!

 

[mishoe01]

WOOHOO!!!!

Alright!! Way to go!!!

That's amazing!!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Woooo Hooooo!!!! Way to go!! The 300's will soon be behind you forever!!! You are doing a great job! I know that your DFinance is so proud of you and we all are too!!

 

[Robinrs]

I know how good this feels and God bless you for being this excited!! I can just feel it in your words!!

Good for you! One day you'll be laughing at that number!

 

[sm4987]

WOW How wonderful for you. I'm jumping with you

 

[luv2nascar]

once you say goodbye to the 300's forever
make a promise to yourself that you will never go there again
I made that promise to myself 1 1/2 yrs ago and haven't been back since

I intend to make that same promise to my self when I hit onderland never back to the 200's

 

[2angelsinheaven]

Urgh, I cheated last night with some chocolate bday cake, it was kid brother's bday so I got sucked into it. Ouch... well I know it's not the end of the world I never felt so bad before about a food choice. I guess this WOL if really stuck in my head now.

 

[kayeandjim00]

Congratulations! You are doing great. Little slip ups will happen - it's part of life, the important thing is picking yourself up and continuing on - that's what will keep you on plan forever!! It's a new day and that cake is over with so drink an extra bottle of water and forget about it!

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Originally posted by 2angelsinheaven
Urgh, I cheated last night with some chocolate bday cake, it was kid brother's bday so I got sucked into it. Ouch... well I know it's not the end of the world I never felt so bad before about a food choice. I guess this WOL if really stuck in my head now.

Okay you know what...it's not the end of the world! Good for you for realizing your choice though. I still have my french fries every now and again and I don't beat myself up for it. However I do increase my walk time or by a day when I do have them. I love my carbs, but can do without the sugar now. I just don't want it anymore! I can't believe it when I say that sometimes.
Congrats on the almost 300 mark! I know how you feel. Same way I felt when the scale said 198!! Hadn't seen that number in over 16 years!! Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing your pix from the cruise.

Blessings,

Denise

 

[nativetxn]

Don't worry about that cheat. Just get back on track and continue to succeed. You can do this. Sounds like you're doing great!

 

[Disfan1]

:happy2: Yippie! You are doing great! Don't let one little slip-up discourage you- just get right back on program & you'll do great!

 

[cinmell]

Congratulations on the 40 pounds, that's wonderful!

:thewave: :thewave:

P.S.
Don't worry about the cake, no big deal, you're doing great!

 

[yasuern]

I can feel how excited and happy you are that I think I am going to cry too.... CONGRATULATIONS!!! You SHOULD be proud of yourself 40lbs is a major accomplishment!
Sue