Who feels like they have turned a corner.......and can do this forever?

[MelanieC]

I really feel like I can do this forever. I hope this feeling stays. What scares me is that last year, after loosing 37 pounds I went away for a long weekend and never got back into the groove. I gained about 30 of those pounds back within a year.

Once you get used to eating healthier, and you learn how to watch your portions, it gets easier to do.

Anyone else feel like you could do this forever and really keep it off this time.

Melanie

 

[TigH]

I DO I DO!

Melanie, you have turned a corner and you will do this forever! I can feel it in my bones!

Just logging into WISH every day is the boost I need to keep my focus on a healthier lifestyle! I'm making my "weight loss" habits a part of my daily life and I plan to do this forever and not just reach a point where I think "Ok, I'm done, now bring on the food." I did that the last time and it took me a while to get my working out/making healthier food choices mojo back! This time it's a change for life. I LOVE IT!!!

 

[Beastlover]

WOW!! Isn't that an incredible feeling??!!! Great Job!!! I also feel with the help of fellow WISHers, I can do anything!!
Thanks!!!

 

[lmhall2000]

Just logging into WISH every day is the boost I need to keep my focus on a healthier lifestyle! I'm making my "weight loss" habits a part of my daily life and I plan to do this forever and not just reach a point where I think "Ok, I'm done, now bring on the food." I did that the last time and it took me a while to get my working out/making healthier food choices mojo back! This time it's a change for life. I LOVE IT!!! [/B]

DITTO DITTO DITTO DITTO!!!
Couldn't have said it better- for me getting into the 2teens was the turning point- I knew I wouldn't stop until I hit 145 or less and preparing for the walkathon in Disney for 2005 is quite a boost too!

Love those corners!! Nothing but sunshine ahead!
Tara

 

[jimmytammy]

I do feel that this can be continued on. I have made a conscience effort to not make this into a "diet" but a lifestyle change. I do not want to have to go through this losing stage again. Once I get to goal, I will not forget how long and hard it was getting to this point. As I move down in sizes in my clothes, I am getting rid of everything that is too large. I then have to stay committed to this lifestyle change because I can't afford to buy more clothes after I buy the ones that fit .

Keep up the great work everyone. I know that it has been the support of this board and my "buddies" that has helped push me to want to get healthier than I have been in a long time.
Tammy

 

[webray]

This is the first time I have ever felt this way. 26 pounds gone...about 50 more to go, and the food has never been so good and weight loss so easy.

I know the pounds are going to stay off this time!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Me!! Me!! Me!!! *jumps up and down, waving hand in air*

Melanie, you said it so well!! I feel like I can do this forever!! My past failures at dieting don't even phase me now, I KNOW that I am going to do it this time! I've never felt like this before! And I like it!! I really, really like it!!

The support and inspiration of all you WISH'ers is a big, big part of that! Together we can do ANYTHING!!

 

[Rhonda]

DEFINITELY!!

I feel so much better, have more energy, sleep better, and just feel generally healthier when I cut out all those yucky sugars and starches and preservatives from my diet!

For me, Atkins will definitely be a way of life!

 

[Terry S]

I know I can and will. I have chosen just to make better choices when it comes to food and to eat less portions and excersize, so I know that I can do this forever. My kids even know that Mommy doesn't eat candy, chocholate or ice cream any more (except on special occasions).

Do you know how good (okay and a bit weird) it felt to have the 17 year old neighbor boy next door tell my neice that her Aunt had a "hot bod"? That definatly encouraged me to stick to my healthier life style.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

me me me - although some days are easier than others
But the alternative is to be laying in a coffin dead from heart disease. Now that we know it is hereditary I dont have a choice but to have a healthy lifestyle.

 

[inky dinky doo]

Me, too, but I've felt this way from the beginning. It's never felt like a diet. Instead, my life changed back in mid-January.

Pat

 

[nativetxn]

I truly believe that I have taken this low carbohydrate--<i>no</i> refined carbohydrate eating plan as my lifetime plan.

Even though I have been on an emotional roller coaster since April, I still have not craved nor have I eaten any foods containing refined carbohydrates. In my past life I would have been stuffing cookies into my mouth faster than they could be baked.

I don't know why I don't feel the same way about food as I once did when I was stressed. Don't really care why, either. I'm just glad that my "dietary reaction" to stress has changed.

I think I've turned a corner

 

[Amelia]

Count me in as a "yes in deedy"!!

Even though I have back slid a few times, the simple fact that I feel better and have more energy, keeps me coming back to Atkins!! I'm here for the long haul!!

I hope to see some of my fellow WISHers on my 4 day Wonder cruise that starts November 30th!

 

[LuvTigger]

You took the words right out of my mouth! I was just trying to describe to someone yesterday that I don't even feel tempted by cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc. anymore as I once was! Eventually I will be able to eat those things again, in MODERATION, but I can honestly say that I don't crave or really miss them anymore!

 

[Liz]

I sort of feel like that, but its more of a feeling that I know I have to stick with this. I cannot go through losing all this weight again. I wish I could say I'm not tempted by "goodies" but I am. I could still sit down and eat a ton of wrong choices foods, but I choose not to.

 

[Beanie]

I honestly did until I went on vacation...unfortunately I fell into that "I am on vacation and can eat whatever" mode! I don't want to do that again! Even though I maintained, I felt so guilty thinking about everyone here and how you all have been cheat free or don't sneak things...The guilties are the worst on vacation! LOL

In December I am really going to try hard to stay focused! I will have Kath to help me out there, so it should be easier!!

When I am home, however, I do feel this way, that I could be carb free for life! It is so easy especially when I can get on the WISH boards in the morning! I see you all posting about this and that and it makes me feel proud to part of something like this! You all are my motivators! Thanks!