Hello!

Ducklet · 11-07-2006, 11:54 AM

Hi all.

You all read so many of these "hello" posts every day I'm sure -- thank you for taking the time to read mine.

My name is Elizabeth, and im 25 years old.
I am not new to lowcarbing, or these forums... but like many people have lost a lot of weight and thought I could handle reintroducing sugars into my diet -- but I simply cannot control myself!

1 year ago tomorrow, my grandmother died. Of heart disease, related to her type II diabetes. This shaved literally almost 20 years off her life, and was all completely preventable. I loved my Nana very much, we were extremely close, and without going on and on about how wonderful she was, it should be known that she was just awesome. She was sassy, independent, a real firecracker. The one thing she always wanted me to do: Take care of myself, stay healthy.

So here I am. Starting tomorrow, I'm doing Atkins '72. Im going to eat clean, and celebrate the 1 year anniversary of her passing with me starting to take much better care of myself.

She would be very proud.

Wish me luck!

sammo · 11-07-2006, 12:12 PM

Good luck ducklet (Elizabeth)!

Sorry about your nana... you are doing a brave thing & honoring her wishes.

there is a lot of support on the board.

Hav eyou signed up for "fitday"? it is free - I don't have the linkibut a lot of more experienced posters have it in the siggy - it's an easy way to keep track of your diet & exercise.

Shevtriz · 11-07-2006, 12:14 PM

You are doing a great thing. And have found a great place. Do your thing and make grandma proud.......we are all here for you!

misty1eye · 11-07-2006, 01:51 PM

Good luck Ducklet,

I have lost my father 3 years ago, and my mother passed away this last April.

Both illnesses related to diabetes.

In May, something just snaps in me. Time to take care of myself.

The sugar is in me, making me gain 7 pds over a period of 3 days if I consume any type of sugar.

I'm learning to work my way around it and I'm feeling way much better now. I have removed any white stuffs from my kitchen and replaced them with healthier condiments.

If I crave for sugar, I eat a piece of meat or protein, any kind. And it works!

Ducklet · 11-08-2006, 09:03 AM

Thank you for your replies!!!

Im eating my ground turkey, spinach and cheese (1oz!) omlette as we speak.

DonnaD40 · 11-09-2006, 05:31 PM

Hi Elizabeth , I replied to your post in the by the book section about sour cream..hugs

um_ahmad · 11-09-2006, 05:39 PM

Welcome to our site, I come on here for all the support I need. WIsh you the best.

ChrisInVa · 11-12-2006, 03:06 PM

What a beautiful way of observing the anniversary of your Grandmother's passing -- by doing exactly what she'd want you to do!

Bless you, and I won't wish you luck -- you don't need it. You've already got the right attitude to succeed!

11-07-2006, 11:54 AM	#1
Ducklet Guest Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 5 Gallery: Ducklet Stats: 250/206.6/180 WOE: CAD Start Date: 02/16/2008	Hello! Hi all. You all read so many of these "hello" posts every day I'm sure -- thank you for taking the time to read mine. My name is Elizabeth, and im 25 years old. I am not new to lowcarbing, or these forums... but like many people have lost a lot of weight and thought I could handle reintroducing sugars into my diet -- but I simply cannot control myself! 1 year ago tomorrow, my grandmother died. Of heart disease, related to her type II diabetes. This shaved literally almost 20 years off her life, and was all completely preventable. I loved my Nana very much, we were extremely close, and without going on and on about how wonderful she was, it should be known that she was just awesome. She was sassy, independent, a real firecracker. The one thing she always wanted me to do: Take care of myself, stay healthy. So here I am. Starting tomorrow, I'm doing Atkins '72. Im going to eat clean, and celebrate the 1 year anniversary of her passing with me starting to take much better care of myself. She would be very proud. Wish me luck! Last edited by Ducklet : 11-07-2006 at 11:57 AM.

11-07-2006, 01:51 PM	#4
misty1eye Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 16 Gallery: misty1eye	Good luck Ducklet, I have lost my father 3 years ago, and my mother passed away this last April. Both illnesses related to diabetes. In May, something just snaps in me. Time to take care of myself. The sugar is in me, making me gain 7 pds over a period of 3 days if I consume any type of sugar. I'm learning to work my way around it and I'm feeling way much better now. I have removed any white stuffs from my kitchen and replaced them with healthier condiments. If I crave for sugar, I eat a piece of meat or protein, any kind. And it works! __________________ In order for a program to help you lose weight and keep it off, it must correct the very cause of, and thus reduce, your cravings, weight, and many health-related risks. Feelings of deprivation, sacrifice, even the desire to cheat, are signs that a weight-loss plan has not corrected the cause of your eating or weight problems

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11-07-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
sammo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 208 Gallery: sammo Stats: 150/121/old goal 136/ new goal 125-ish/ 5'5" WOE: Kimkins,then self control-maintaining since Feb 06 Start Date: oct '06	Good luck ducklet (Elizabeth)! Sorry about your nana... you are doing a brave thing & honoring her wishes. there is a lot of support on the board. Hav eyou signed up for "fitday"? it is free - I don't have the linkibut a lot of more experienced posters have it in the siggy - it's an easy way to keep track of your diet & exercise.

11-07-2006, 12:14 PM	#3
Shevtriz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 1,943 Gallery: Shevtriz Stats: 16/8/8 comfortably WOE: Low Carbing It Start Date: October 24, 2006 (My sons 4th bday)	You are doing a great thing. And have found a great place. Do your thing and make grandma proud.......we are all here for you!

11-08-2006, 09:03 AM	#5
Ducklet Guest Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 5 Gallery: Ducklet Stats: 250/206.6/180 WOE: CAD Start Date: 02/16/2008	Thank you for your replies!!! Im eating my ground turkey, spinach and cheese (1oz!) omlette as we speak.

11-09-2006, 05:31 PM	#6
DonnaD40 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 629 Gallery: DonnaD40 Stats: 175/159.5/150 WOE: Atkins 72' Start Date: restart 3/02/07	Hi Elizabeth , I replied to your post in the by the book section about sour cream..hugs

11-09-2006, 05:39 PM	#7
um_ahmad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: detroit Posts: 381 Gallery: um_ahmad Stats: Pregnant:) WOE: woe Start Date: feb 2006	Welcome to our site, I come on here for all the support I need. WIsh you the best.

11-12-2006, 03:06 PM	#8
ChrisInVa Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 30 Gallery: ChrisInVa Stats: 218/184/135 WOE: Atkins	What a beautiful way of observing the anniversary of your Grandmother's passing -- by doing exactly what she'd want you to do! Bless you, and I won't wish you luck -- you don't need it. You've already got the right attitude to succeed!