I'm back... did y'all meet my friends?

Hildebeest · 05-02-2012, 03:53 PM

Meaning: I send people here all the time and recommend the LC WOE to anyone who will indulge me by listening, but I myself have been 'off the wagon' for some years. I could go on about my perceptions 'bout the reasons why, but none of them are an excuse and none of them are really helpful for me (or anyone else) to talk about. Last time I felt successful as a lowcarber, I was down to 344 lbs and feeling great, encouraged, positive and motivated. That was in 2006.

My age is catching up to me and my body is saying, "Whoaaa....now hold on just one d*mn minute..." At 39, it's too soon to be putting the brakes on my life.

It's time to come home. Since 4/23 I've been back on track and have lost ten pounds. After the initial familiar craptastic withdrawal, I'm starting to feel that well-remembered well-being and increased energy... heartburn has disappeared, aches beginning to dissipate, skin starting to glow. Feeling better is my first and foremost goal. Now, the good news is that I didn't regain ALL of my weight back - the bad news is that it was enough. I have no serious medical issues...YET...but I knew they were coming if I didn't come back to LC and FAST. I'm living in a new town now where I have FAR more choices for fresh whole food - I've decided to embrace that change along with all the other amazing things about the new place. So here we go - ONWARD.

I'm always short on time and so probably won't post as much as I should, but I'm here, I'm reading, I'm GOING to succeed. I appreciate the resource that is LCF and all its members immensely - and so, thank you in advance!!

Love and bacon,

Heather

skoolmarm729 · 05-02-2012, 08:11 PM

Glad you're back!

Hildebeest · 05-02-2012, 09:02 PM

Thank you skoolmarm - very glad to be here!

cindym · 05-08-2012, 08:52 PM

Back

Hildebeest · 05-09-2012, 06:14 AM

Thanks Cindy! Hey lookit - we joined at the same time - TEN years ago. Proof of tenacity.

Dragonfly · 05-10-2012, 01:23 AM

So glad you're back at it! Most of us slip up and gain back, but as long as you never give up...that's what matters! Welcome back to LC!

Hildebeest · 05-10-2012, 03:26 PM

Thanks Dragonfly! So nice to see you again - you're looking fabulous!!

Dragonfly · 05-11-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hildebeest

Thanks Dragonfly! So nice to see you again - you're looking fabulous!!

Thank you!! It's nice to see you, too! I'll be anxiously awaiting your progress!

Mona · 05-27-2012, 08:39 AM

Welcome back Heather!

05-02-2012, 03:53 PM	#1
Hildebeest Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 922 Gallery: Hildebeest Stats: 428(highest)/384.6/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 4/23/2012	I'm back... did y'all meet my friends? Meaning: I send people here all the time and recommend the LC WOE to anyone who will indulge me by listening, but I myself have been 'off the wagon' for some years. I could go on about my perceptions 'bout the reasons why, but none of them are an excuse and none of them are really helpful for me (or anyone else) to talk about. Last time I felt successful as a lowcarber, I was down to 344 lbs and feeling great, encouraged, positive and motivated. That was in 2006. My age is catching up to me and my body is saying, "Whoaaa....now hold on just one dmn minute..." At 39, it's too soon to be putting the brakes on my life. It's time to come home. Since 4/23 I've been back on track and have lost ten pounds. After the initial familiar craptastic withdrawal, I'm starting to feel that well-remembered well-being and increased energy... heartburn has disappeared, aches beginning to dissipate, skin starting to glow. Feeling better is my first and foremost goal. Now, the good news is that I didn't regain ALL of my weight back - the bad news is that it was enough. I have no serious medical issues...YET...but I knew they were coming if I didn't come back to LC and FAST. I'm living in a new town now where I have FAR more choices for fresh whole food - I've decided to embrace that change along with all the other amazing things about the new place. So here we go - ONWARD. I'm always short on time and so probably won't post as much as I should, but I'm here, I'm reading, I'm GOING to succeed. I appreciate the resource that is LCF and all its members immensely - and so, thank you in advance!! Love and bacon, Heather __________________ Heather* While all your focus is on where you're going, don't ever forget where you came from. Complacency is not an option. *Hey Nashville, TN area people!* Visit my new Facebook page: Nashville Low Carb and/or Wheat Free and let's share local resources and maybe some lunch/dinner outings! Even if you're not in Nashville, you're welcome to join!

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05-02-2012, 08:11 PM	#2
skoolmarm729 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,064 Gallery: skoolmarm729 Stats: 5'8- Size 26 WOE: LC/Water/Exercise Start Date: Restart 4/30/12	Glad you're back!

05-02-2012, 09:02 PM	#3
Hildebeest Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 922 Gallery: Hildebeest Stats: 428(highest)/384.6/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 4/23/2012	Thank you skoolmarm - very glad to be here!

05-08-2012, 08:52 PM	#4
cindym Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vernon, BC - Canada Posts: 1,640 Gallery: cindym Stats: 350(Dr.'s office)/317/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 26Feb01 (Restart 16May06) (Restart 27Feb12)	Back

05-09-2012, 06:14 AM	#5
Hildebeest Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 922 Gallery: Hildebeest Stats: 428(highest)/384.6/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 4/23/2012	Thanks Cindy! Hey lookit - we joined at the same time - TEN years ago. Proof of tenacity.

05-10-2012, 01:23 AM	#6
Dragonfly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gorgeous Pacific NW! Posts: 682 Gallery: Dragonfly Stats: 339/219/150 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 9, 2009	So glad you're back at it! Most of us slip up and gain back, but as long as you never give up...that's what matters! Welcome back to LC!

05-10-2012, 03:26 PM	#7
Hildebeest Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 922 Gallery: Hildebeest Stats: 428(highest)/384.6/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 4/23/2012	Thanks Dragonfly! So nice to see you again - you're looking fabulous!!

05-27-2012, 08:39 AM	#9
Mona Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Creswell, OR Posts: 4,187 Gallery: Mona Stats: 380/288/175 45y.o. 5'10" WOE: VSG 11/14/11 Moderate LC	Welcome back Heather!