Back, after a long fall off the wagon.....

KellieB · 09-23-2008, 08:24 AM

I was quite a regular here a few years ago....

In 2005, after losing my Dad to heart disease, I took a long, hard look at myself and my eating habits, and decided to change things, or I'd end up like my Dad. I began a low carb lifestyle and lost 80 pounds - surpassed my original goal of 160, and floated around 148/150 for a good year.

I had a bit of a "treat filled" Christmas in 2006, and when the end of January came and I hadn't gained any weight I thought "ok, so I can have the odd junk food treat, and be ok"....

Before I knew it, here I am, at 40 pounds heavier.

The day after Labour Day, with the kids back in school, DH and I both began our new low carb lifestyle together. We're both doing great, and feel we can live with this forever.

I found an Atkins DVD for $1 at the local Zellers store, so I brought it home to check out. Haven't watched it yet, but the reading material that came with it has been very helpful. Near the end of the little "starter" book, it mentions that once on maintenance, you can have those whole grains and fruits. But the one carb you should never add back in is sugar.

THAT is where I went wrong - sugar, sugar and more sugar!!

I'm mad at myself for getting this way, and am determined to get back to my goal!!

Charski · 09-23-2008, 08:41 AM

Welcome Back, Kellie! I'm glad to "see" you again!

talithasuya · 09-23-2008, 09:45 AM

Wow, if you lost 80 pounds you can do anything!

tybeeanna · 09-23-2008, 10:08 AM

Welcome Back to the both of you

09-23-2008, 08:24 AM	#1
KellieB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 470 Gallery: KellieB Stats: 190/177/150 - 5'6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2, 2008	Back, after a long fall off the wagon..... I was quite a regular here a few years ago.... In 2005, after losing my Dad to heart disease, I took a long, hard look at myself and my eating habits, and decided to change things, or I'd end up like my Dad. I began a low carb lifestyle and lost 80 pounds - surpassed my original goal of 160, and floated around 148/150 for a good year. I had a bit of a "treat filled" Christmas in 2006, and when the end of January came and I hadn't gained any weight I thought "ok, so I can have the odd junk food treat, and be ok".... Before I knew it, here I am, at 40 pounds heavier. The day after Labour Day, with the kids back in school, DH and I both began our new low carb lifestyle together. We're both doing great, and feel we can live with this forever. I found an Atkins DVD for $1 at the local Zellers store, so I brought it home to check out. Haven't watched it yet, but the reading material that came with it has been very helpful. Near the end of the little "starter" book, it mentions that once on maintenance, you can have those whole grains and fruits. But the one carb you should never add back in is sugar. THAT is where I went wrong - sugar, sugar and more sugar!! I'm mad at myself for getting this way, and am determined to get back to my goal!! __________________ Kellie 190/177/150 You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.

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09-23-2008, 08:41 AM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 10,225 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	Welcome Back, Kellie! I'm glad to "see" you again!

09-23-2008, 09:45 AM	#3
talithasuya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 981 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: talithasuya	Wow, if you lost 80 pounds you can do anything!

09-23-2008, 10:08 AM	#4
tybeeanna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So of Rockford Il Posts: 474 Gallery: tybeeanna Stats: 280/247/1 lb less WOE: low carb Start Date: 06/ 08	Welcome Back to the both of you