jsfantome- Журнал, 26 июл 11

So, what actually happens when the going gets tough? – Unfortunately, some QUIT! And do you know why they quit! In my opinion – it is because they did not believe in themselves. Well, I am here to tell you that if this old dog could learn how to change, how to deal, how to develop new habits, and straighten out old mindsets… then for sure – YOU CAN DO THIS!

Why am I so confident? Because I was very screwed up!!! That’s why!

I didn’t like me. And had absolutely no idea how to go about changing that.

I tried to lose weight. And felt like I literally kicked butt for an entire year… and felt like a failure when it was all said and done. A pound a month! REALLY? Come on now… something else has to be better than this!

But when you get desperate – it makes you do things…motivates you to do things… you wouldn’t ordinarily do.

Atkins was the furthest thing from my mind. But like most other things in my life, I threw myself into it wholeheartedly. I figured it only had to achieve more than 1 pound a month weightloss to be doing BETTER than what I was already doing!!! So, the bar of expectations wasn’t very high! LOL!!!

I soon figured out thru reading and research – that I was about to embark on a LIFE change. And if committed, I would not go back to my old ways of laziness, eating mindlessly, bingeing, self-esteem in the toilet… because to return to a Carb-laden way of eating would RE-FLIP the switch metabolically… and I would again begin to GAIN. (not the desired goal, obviously.) So, to choose low carb…right up front… means to choose a life change that will ROCK your world if you let it!

Since making this commitment – I have stopped thinking about Quitting. And focused on how to LIVE AGAIN! From standing on the shores of the Gulf, with my 91 & ½ yr old Auntie – to building sandcastles with my favorite Cuz’ just like we used to when we were 6 yr olds… from laughing like nuts while riding in Go Carts, to dressing up in a ‘sexy maxi dress’ in a size 6 for my Birthday Dinner w/ my Husband at a 5 Star Resort … this trip was AMAZING! Can you guess what I had for dinner on my Birthday? – Seriously, if I had a nickel for every person on this site who has cheated on their birthday and then ‘justified’ it w/ ‘it’s my birthday!’ … I would be rich!!! I had steak, and salad… just like I do 2 nights a week, and have for the last year and a half.

Is that boring to some? Is that why some quit! – I didn’t find it boring at all. My life has changed. From the inside out. My thoughts have changed. My attitudes have changed. My marriage is in a better place than it’s ever been. I am in a better place than I have ever been!!! All the skills, time, focus, commitment, etc… to reaching my goals w/ Atkins… and learning about and making Low Carb and this Lifestyle Change work for me… has worked in every other area of my life as well. (a little weird, but true.)

My heart breaks for those that Quit! They’re not forgotten. Not by me anyway. Sure hope they come back one day. And moreover, sure hope if you are reading this… that you NEVER QUIT! It sucks to be FAT and MISERABLE. If you are either of those, and want to change that… YOU CAN! If I can do this… YOU MOST DEFINITELY can do this!

Just loving the heck out of ya this morning!!! Much Love.

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Жир: 81,68г | Белк: 112,93г | Углев: 24,66г.   Завтрак: bacon (9AM), coffee (8oz) black, water (6-10 AM). Обед: sirloin, water , butter, cauliflower. Ужин: haddock, yellow squash, iceburg lettuce, fresh parm cheese (1 oz.), bacon ranch dressing (2 tbsp), bacon pieces, water (4-6), hidden carbs. подробнее ...