Stop psyching yourself out! - Page 2

AllieCat0817 · 08-29-2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarless4life

Truth is, of course you can *have* anything. The question is, will eating it contribute to your success or sabotage it ?

Betty

I just get super agitated by someone askin 'permission'. But that's my problem!

iamcrazy · 08-29-2008, 12:10 PM

great post, thanks!!

Charski · 08-29-2008, 12:24 PM

Well.

I have to say - that is quite possibly THE most eloquent, well-written thing I've read in a very long time! I couldn't have said it better myself!

That should most definitely be a sticky and a "must read" for EVERY newbie or person even CONSIDERING following a low-carb plan.

BRAVO!!!!

SugarFreeSheila · 08-29-2008, 03:21 PM

What an insightful post, years of invaluable experience condensed beautifully into just a few minutes of reading. I hope you never leave this board, Goldenrod, because you are one serious asset to it.

afuentes · 08-29-2008, 03:37 PM

That is a perfect post! Thank you and please keep posting.

NurseMonkee · 08-29-2008, 03:38 PM

Wow. Great post.

Goldenrod · 08-29-2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks for taking the time to read that post, everyone! I'd been meaning to put it together for about a week, and finally took the time to sit down and DO it. (It helps that I'm currently between jobs, so I have pretty much nothing *but* time.)

And for all of those who commented on my post being eloquent, or well-written, THANK YOU, thank you, THANK YOU. (I think I mentioned in the other thread that I'm an aspiring novelist, and compliments like that really help me believe I might "make it" someday.)

Believe it or not, even after those three huge posts, there are some things I forgot to mention, specifically for the newbies. I did want to point out that there *are* times, of course, when you *do* need to be very mindful of exact numbers or percentages of carbs/calories/fat. If you're in a stall, or close to goal and things seem to be slowing down, learn from posts here -- people seem to have luck "shaking things up" every now and then -- upping their carbs, adding in _____, taking away cheese. You name it, people have tried it. It works for some, it doesn't work for others. The process isn't fun, and it's not always easy, but it's do-able by all of us.

VGrace · 08-30-2008, 12:56 AM

thank you for this post,I need to read it

skeeweeaka · 08-30-2008, 01:48 AM

Great post... It is true I do tend to psych myself out...mostly because I see the results of others and find myself struggling due to meds and hormones... It is frustrating, especially when you are following the plan. I agree, this definitely needs to be a sticky!!!

TJ

Diana · 08-30-2008, 06:12 AM

Absolutley perfect! We need this added as a Sticky, just your post part... not the replies. Make i easy reading for newbies and oldbies! LOL

Ragdoll24 · 08-30-2008, 06:36 AM

Goldenrod, you have a gift with writing. I'm sure your dreams will come true. I also think your excellent post should be a stickey. Thanks for putting all the words of wisdom together in such an easy read.

Hugs, Barbara

marsha_sam1020 · 08-30-2008, 08:18 AM

That was really great!!!

doglover · 08-30-2008, 08:55 AM

Great post!

I am glad I read it! Please keep as a Sticky!

Lucky21 · 08-30-2008, 09:23 AM

Printing and posting it so that I can refer to it often... Can this post be made permanent???

Andrea78 · 08-30-2008, 09:26 AM

WOW.

You go girl!!!

Great read, thank you for taking the time to post that. This should definitely be a sticky!

mollydoats · 09-09-2008, 01:03 PM

Wow. What a great read. Straight up and to the point. Just what I needed to get my butt into gear! Thank you!!!!

Sorithickulous · 09-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Fabulously written!!

stephster0203 · 09-09-2008, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the perfect post for my hubby to read. Way to tell where the bear low carbs in the woods.

Antigone · 09-10-2008, 01:47 AM

Thank you for this post.

I am also one of those who start and restart all the time...

dae_tona · 09-10-2008, 07:10 AM

Excellent post!! Please make this a sticky for sure!! And thank you, Goldenrod, for looking to me for motivation...wow...I never expected that. That meant a lot...I had no idea...

Dyan

tapestry11 · 09-10-2008, 07:13 AM

Goldenrod -

I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself that I'm not losing fast on my 1,000th try at low carbing. Reading your post solidified to me that I'm partially "fooling myself" and if I don't take this seriously and do it RIGHT, then I'll never be successful.

This post was well written and I wish you luck on your career as a novelist!

Please keep posting such inspirational information.

JustDoYou · 09-10-2008, 07:55 AM

What an amazing post!!! All I can say is I'm giving you a standing ovation over here.

Goldenrod · 09-10-2008, 09:05 PM

Thanks everyone, for your wonderful replies.

I've learned SO much from this forum during the last few years, and I'm glad I'm able to give back now and then.

Seriously...with what I now know about nutrition, diet, and exercise, I'm a different person from who I was pre-low carb. I'm go proud and grateful that I've finally found the truth about why I never seemed able to change my body, despite doing "all the right things" as advised by the "experts" for so long.

LCF is truly a refuge from the outside world, where we can all come together and be in the company of people who GET IT.

08-30-2008, 09:23 AM	#44
Lucky21 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delawhere? Posts: 335 Gallery: Lucky21 Stats: 268/228/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2008	Great post! Printing and posting it so that I can refer to it often... Can this post be made permanent???

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08-29-2008, 12:10 PM	#32
iamcrazy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 963 Gallery: iamcrazy Stats: 285/265/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 5, 2008	great post, thanks!!

08-29-2008, 12:24 PM	#33
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 10,311 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	Well. I have to say - that is quite possibly THE most eloquent, well-written thing I've read in a very long time! I couldn't have said it better myself! That should most definitely be a sticky and a "must read" for EVERY newbie or person even CONSIDERING following a low-carb plan. BRAVO!!!!

08-29-2008, 03:21 PM	#34
SugarFreeSheila I'm here to help! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,632 Gallery: SugarFreeSheila Stats: 141 to 109 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2001	What an insightful post, years of invaluable experience condensed beautifully into just a few minutes of reading. I hope you never leave this board, Goldenrod, because you are one serious asset to it.

08-29-2008, 03:37 PM	#35
afuentes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,141 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 190/179/150 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: honest restart - 11/20/08	That is a perfect post! Thank you and please keep posting.

08-29-2008, 03:38 PM	#36
NurseMonkee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 347 Gallery: NurseMonkee WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: 7/13/08	Wow. Great post.

08-29-2008, 06:11 PM	#37
Goldenrod MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,145 Gallery: Goldenrod Stats: 152/134.8/130 5'2" WOE: LC in general Start Date: Nov 1, 2006	Thanks for taking the time to read that post, everyone! I'd been meaning to put it together for about a week, and finally took the time to sit down and DO it. (It helps that I'm currently between jobs, so I have pretty much nothing but time.) And for all of those who commented on my post being eloquent, or well-written, THANK YOU, thank you, THANK YOU. (I think I mentioned in the other thread that I'm an aspiring novelist, and compliments like that really help me believe I might "make it" someday.) Believe it or not, even after those three huge posts, there are some things I forgot to mention, specifically for the newbies. I did want to point out that there are times, of course, when you do need to be very mindful of exact numbers or percentages of carbs/calories/fat. If you're in a stall, or close to goal and things seem to be slowing down, learn from posts here -- people seem to have luck "shaking things up" every now and then -- upping their carbs, adding in _____, taking away cheese. You name it, people have tried it. It works for some, it doesn't work for others. The process isn't fun, and it's not always easy, but it's do-able by all of us.

08-30-2008, 12:56 AM	#38
VGrace Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 802 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 173/?/130 WOE: WW	thank you for this post,I need to read it

08-30-2008, 01:48 AM	#39
skeeweeaka Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 788 Blog Entries: 59 Gallery: skeeweeaka WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin...Atkins 72! Start Date: March 2008 Restart	Great post... It is true I do tend to psych myself out...mostly because I see the results of others and find myself struggling due to meds and hormones... It is frustrating, especially when you are following the plan. I agree, this definitely needs to be a sticky!!! TJ

08-30-2008, 06:12 AM	#40
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,961 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Absolutley perfect! We need this added as a Sticky, just your post part... not the replies. Make i easy reading for newbies and oldbies! LOL

08-30-2008, 06:36 AM	#41
Ragdoll24 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,196 Gallery: Ragdoll24 Stats: 203/121.7/119 WOE: LC, IF , hCG Simeons Protocol for last 15 lbs Start Date: January 2007	Goldenrod, you have a gift with writing. I'm sure your dreams will come true. I also think your excellent post should be a stickey. Thanks for putting all the words of wisdom together in such an easy read. Hugs, Barbara

08-30-2008, 08:18 AM	#42
marsha_sam1020 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crawfordville, GA Posts: 70 Gallery: marsha_sam1020 Stats: 261/211/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 2008	That was really great!!!

08-30-2008, 08:55 AM	#43
doglover Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 261 Gallery: doglover Stats: 225/220/150 WOE: Low carb	Great post! I am glad I read it! Please keep as a Sticky!

08-30-2008, 09:26 AM	#45
Andrea78 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: in my nice CLUTTERED house Posts: 1,819 Gallery: Andrea78 WOE: Carboyhdrate Addicts Diet Start Date: every day	WOW. You go girl!!! Great read, thank you for taking the time to post that. This should definitely be a sticky!

09-09-2008, 01:03 PM	#46
mollydoats Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 231 Gallery: mollydoats Stats: 136.5/123.5/108 5'3" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 22, 2007	Wow. What a great read. Straight up and to the point. Just what I needed to get my butt into gear! Thank you!!!!

09-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#47
Sorithickulous Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Over the rainbow Posts: 94 Gallery: Sorithickulous Stats: Over 350/Still way too much/Just right! WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 12, 2008	Fabulously written!!

09-09-2008, 06:41 PM	#48
stephster0203 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 15 Gallery: stephster0203 Stats: 224/182/140 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: 1-17-08	Thanks for the perfect post for my hubby to read. Way to tell where the bear low carbs in the woods.

09-10-2008, 01:47 AM	#49
Antigone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,061 Gallery: Antigone	Thank you for this post. I am also one of those who start and restart all the time...

09-10-2008, 07:10 AM	#50
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Soon to be AZ!!!!!!!! Posts: 2,029 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: Size 18/Size 4 WOE: LC	Excellent post!! Please make this a sticky for sure!! And thank you, Goldenrod, for looking to me for motivation...wow...I never expected that. That meant a lot...I had no idea... Dyan

09-10-2008, 07:13 AM	#51
tapestry11 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 4,640 Gallery: tapestry11 Stats: 168/???/151.5 (lowest in 2005)/141 WOE: WW as of 11/7/07 -5 lbs. so far	Goldenrod - I'm sitting here feeling sorry for myself that I'm not losing fast on my 1,000th try at low carbing. Reading your post solidified to me that I'm partially "fooling myself" and if I don't take this seriously and do it RIGHT, then I'll never be successful. This post was well written and I wish you luck on your career as a novelist! Please keep posting such inspirational information.

09-10-2008, 07:55 AM	#52
JustDoYou MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hell otherwise known as VA Posts: 2,001 Gallery: JustDoYou Stats: 228/206/175 WOE: Doing what works	What an amazing post!!! All I can say is I'm giving you a standing ovation over here.

09-10-2008, 09:05 PM	#53
Goldenrod MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,145 Gallery: Goldenrod Stats: 152/134.8/130 5'2" WOE: LC in general Start Date: Nov 1, 2006	Thanks everyone, for your wonderful replies. I've learned SO much from this forum during the last few years, and I'm glad I'm able to give back now and then. Seriously...with what I now know about nutrition, diet, and exercise, I'm a different person from who I was pre-low carb. I'm go proud and grateful that I've finally found the truth about why I never seemed able to change my body, despite doing "all the right things" as advised by the "experts" for so long. LCF is truly a refuge from the outside world, where we can all come together and be in the company of people who GET IT.