Got a wake up call-I'm a newbie

beeswax · 06-26-2009, 05:03 AM

What could possibly be worse than seeing full bodied photos of yourself sitting down?

That was my wake up call. I have battled my weight off and on for years and have done Atkins in the past with great success so here I am again. I am sooo ready to be a thin person. I hate the way I look, the way I feel and after seeing those pictures I can't believe that is how others see me as well. Ugh!

I started induction yesterday and am trying to familiarize myself with the plan again. Looking forward to being an active member of the board!

CurlsNCuffs · 06-26-2009, 05:12 AM

Welcome- read the book - again and again - keep it with you!

scandalouslyglam · 06-26-2009, 05:13 AM

Welcome...aren't wake-up calls like that AWFUL?? I so understand. Yes, read the book, make a grocery list and most of all GOOD LUCK!!

zizi · 06-26-2009, 05:21 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarabellbeth · 06-26-2009, 06:26 AM

elise135 · 06-26-2009, 07:12 AM

maryvit · 06-26-2009, 07:27 AM

You're going to find great ideas and hear so many different ways that folks here make lc work for them.

Best of luck in your weight loss journey!

Misstcotta · 06-26-2009, 07:32 AM

Way to go!!!

I had my wake up call last Friday. The weather was warm and almost none of my summer clothes fit anymore..Ouch!

Good Luck!

Cereal Killer · 06-26-2009, 07:37 AM

Good to have you here!

Sharon · 06-26-2009, 08:08 AM

Welcome to LCF with your first post

njshoregal · 06-26-2009, 08:54 AM

and I just have to say that I totally know what you are saying about pictures being a wake up call. It wasn't until I saw a picture of me with some of my friends that I recognized that I had gained weight. Good luck!!!

HaleyRoo · 06-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Well, hey.. then you lost two pounds in a day, didn't you? That's awesome!

And,

mcchimento · 06-26-2009, 09:50 AM

Welcome, I just came to realization recently too. I'm back for a third time. I got a copy of Atkins 72 and am reading it now. I kinda like A72 instead even though I followed DANDR years ago and was very successful. Since Monday, I lost 9 pounds.

love*my*life · 06-26-2009, 10:19 AM

Welcome! I'm semi-new here, too. You'll love it here... everybody is so nice and supportive!

Remykins · 06-26-2009, 10:21 AM

Welcome!!! hope we can help you on your weight loss journey. The great thing about a wake up call is that you are now 'ready' and in the right mind set to succeed, whil eyou didnt like the picture, it did give you the motivation to improve yourself so all is not lost.

SmileySue · 06-26-2009, 10:45 AM

It's nice to meet you!

ab1ht · 06-26-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeswax

What could possibly be worse than seeing full bodied photos of yourself sitting down?

Seeing yourself standing up naked in front of a full length mirror!

Hey, that's what did it for me...

kimberino · 06-26-2009, 04:26 PM

Welcome! I love this site...I think you'll find a lot of support. Good luck!

BSRBoom · 06-26-2009, 05:15 PM

Welcome! Glad you are here and wishing you the best on your plan. Was at a friends today and had to use the restroom, right next to it on the wall was a big mirror....just let me say that I am glad I don't have one of those in my restroom! It scared me enough to keep me on plan! Was going to cheat tonight and have pizza as someone dropped me off a free one, but will have wings and asparagus and leave the pizza for the kids!

TheWildHaggis · 06-26-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeswax

I am sooo ready to be a thin person. I hate the way I look, the way I feel and after seeing those pictures I can't believe that is how others see me as well. Ugh!

Everyone here is ready to be that thin person, but are you ready to live that way for the rest of your natural life or is this just another stop on the popular yo-yo diet many people just love to follow?

bmbshl · 06-26-2009, 05:38 PM

Welcome!! Check my gallery for my nasty wake up call, also a full bodied sitting down pictures. That was IT for me!!

KellBell1234 · 06-30-2009, 10:22 AM

Welcome!

How's it going for you the past few days? I hope you're doing well!!

beeswax · 06-30-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellBell1234

Welcome!

How's it going for you the past few days? I hope you're doing well!!

I'm doing great, thanks so much for asking! I've lost 9 pounds (can you believe that!?) since I started on Thursday. So far I'm finding it pretty easy to stay on plan and I'm very thankful that I don't seem to be craving any sugar. I feel less bloated already and this morning was the first day I actually felt smaller. My belly doesn't seem as big and my pants weren't a struggle to get on. Could it be that I really am smaller than I was last week?

Rena_G · 06-30-2009, 11:45 AM

KellBell1234 · 06-30-2009, 11:49 AM

Wow!! 9 lbs!! That is totally awesome! I'm glad it's going good for you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeswax

I'm doing great, thanks so much for asking! I've lost 9 pounds (can you believe that!?) since I started on Thursday. So far I'm finding it pretty easy to stay on plan and I'm very thankful that I don't seem to be craving any sugar. I feel less bloated already and this morning was the first day I actually felt smaller. My belly doesn't seem as big and my pants weren't a struggle to get on. Could it be that I really am smaller than I was last week?

fireflyfaster · 06-30-2009, 05:03 PM

Welcome Beeswax -- I started just over two months ago (also a second timer) and our stats are nearly the same. I've lost nearly 30 pounds ... and you're off to a great start, so you may well too!

KutiePie · 06-30-2009, 05:50 PM

DaffodilSoup · 06-30-2009, 06:23 PM

It's terrible when you imagine yourself looking a certain way, then reality gives you a slap in the face :hug: But, just remember - this will be the first part of your journey to a happier, healthier you! Stay strong, read the book, and post often!

astrl · 06-30-2009, 06:59 PM

Wake up calls are great! You feel terrible about yourself at first but you'll feel great very soon. Welcome!

cookie34 · 06-30-2009, 07:25 PM

Welcome Back!! Those pictures are torture, aren't they?! I hate them, but I don't throw as much of a fit now because I know it will give me something to mark my progress.

06-26-2009, 05:03 AM	#1
beeswax Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 34 Gallery: beeswax Stats: 239/201/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2009	Got a wake up call-I'm a newbie What could possibly be worse than seeing full bodied photos of yourself sitting down? That was my wake up call. I have battled my weight off and on for years and have done Atkins in the past with great success so here I am again. I am sooo ready to be a thin person. I hate the way I look, the way I feel and after seeing those pictures I can't believe that is how others see me as well. Ugh! I started induction yesterday and am trying to familiarize myself with the plan again. Looking forward to being an active member of the board!

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06-26-2009, 05:12 AM	#2
CurlsNCuffs Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,911 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs Stats: 240/135/128 5'2 - Size 4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	Welcome- read the book - again and again - keep it with you!

06-26-2009, 05:13 AM	#3
scandalouslyglam Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gorham, Me Posts: 3,503 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 249/221/199 (high of 372 in 2001) WOE: Taking a Break Start Date: March 25, 2009	Welcome...aren't wake-up calls like that AWFUL?? I so understand. Yes, read the book, make a grocery list and most of all GOOD LUCK!!

06-26-2009, 05:21 AM	#4
zizi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 2,458 Gallery: zizi WOE: Low Carb Eclectic Start Date: one day at a time...	WELCOME ABOARD!!!!!!!!!!!

06-26-2009, 06:26 AM	#5
Sarabellbeth Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wilson, NC Posts: 68 Gallery: Sarabellbeth Stats: 160/117/112 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2009

06-26-2009, 07:12 AM	#6
elise135 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 369 Gallery: elise135 Stats: 232.5/189.5/135 WOE: whole food low carb Start Date: ?????

06-26-2009, 07:27 AM	#7
maryvit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 778 Gallery: maryvit Stats: 171/123/125 WOE: atkins-ish Start Date: reinducted 1/5/2009	You're going to find great ideas and hear so many different ways that folks here make lc work for them. Best of luck in your weight loss journey!

06-26-2009, 07:32 AM	#8
Misstcotta Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 2 Gallery: Misstcotta Stats: 165.6/159/135 WOE: Atkins Low fat Start Date: June 20, 2009	Way to go!!! I had my wake up call last Friday. The weather was warm and almost none of my summer clothes fit anymore..Ouch! Good Luck!

06-26-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
Cereal Killer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neon Jungle Posts: 3,529 Gallery: Cereal Killer Stats: 263/211/150 5'7" WOE: Straight Low Carb	Good to have you here!

06-26-2009, 08:08 AM	#10
Sharon Come join us on the Game Board Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: retired now - I ski 40+ days annually and do marathons. 1st TIME GRANDMOTHER 6/18/07 Posts: 103,805 Gallery: Sharon Stats: GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: STAY POSITIVE	Welcome to LCF with your first post

06-26-2009, 08:54 AM	#11
njshoregal Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sea isle city, nj Posts: 15 Gallery: njshoregal Stats: 140/115 and 5'4, 25 yrs. old WOE: doing my own low carb thing Start Date: October 2008	and I just have to say that I totally know what you are saying about pictures being a wake up call. It wasn't until I saw a picture of me with some of my friends that I recognized that I had gained weight. Good luck!!!

06-26-2009, 09:27 AM	#12
HaleyRoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 287 Gallery: HaleyRoo Stats: 234/182/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/26/09	Well, hey.. then you lost two pounds in a day, didn't you? That's awesome! And,

06-26-2009, 09:50 AM	#13
mcchimento Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 96 Gallery: mcchimento Stats: 235 Highest, Restart 230/219/140 WOE: Strict OWL - no higher than Rung 4 and 20 carbs Start Date: June 2009 (AGAIN! and AGAIN!)	Welcome, I just came to realization recently too. I'm back for a third time. I got a copy of Atkins 72 and am reading it now. I kinda like A72 instead even though I followed DANDR years ago and was very successful. Since Monday, I lost 9 pounds.

06-26-2009, 10:19 AM	#14
lovemylife Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 26 Gallery: lovemylife Stats: 170/135/125 WOE: Doing my own LC thing...	Welcome! I'm semi-new here, too. You'll love it here... everybody is so nice and supportive!

06-26-2009, 10:21 AM	#15
Remykins MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 1,033 Gallery: Remykins Stats: 125/120 WOE: Low carb, JUDDD Start Date: May 6th 2009	Welcome!!! hope we can help you on your weight loss journey. The great thing about a wake up call is that you are now 'ready' and in the right mind set to succeed, whil eyou didnt like the picture, it did give you the motivation to improve yourself so all is not lost.

06-26-2009, 10:45 AM	#16
SmileySue Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4,084 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/125, size 2 Maintaining since 3/08!! WOE: Low carb and clean eating/whole foods Start Date: 9/05	It's nice to meet you!

06-26-2009, 04:26 PM	#18
kimberino Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 51 Gallery: kimberino Stats: 230/174/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2009	Welcome! I love this site...I think you'll find a lot of support. Good luck!

06-26-2009, 05:15 PM	#19
BSRBoom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 140 Gallery: BSRBoom Stats: 215/201/150 WOE: Atkin's Start Date: May 4th 2009	Welcome! Glad you are here and wishing you the best on your plan. Was at a friends today and had to use the restroom, right next to it on the wall was a big mirror....just let me say that I am glad I don't have one of those in my restroom! It scared me enough to keep me on plan! Was going to cheat tonight and have pizza as someone dropped me off a free one, but will have wings and asparagus and leave the pizza for the kids!

06-26-2009, 05:38 PM	#21
bmbshl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 742 Gallery: bmbshl Stats: 297/239/150 5'9" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb 16, 2009	Welcome!! Check my gallery for my nasty wake up call, also a full bodied sitting down pictures. That was IT for me!!

06-30-2009, 10:22 AM	#22
KellBell1234 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 972 Gallery: KellBell1234	Welcome! How's it going for you the past few days? I hope you're doing well!!

06-30-2009, 11:45 AM	#24
Rena_G Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 620 Gallery: Rena_G Stats: 5' 0" WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 19, 2009

06-30-2009, 05:03 PM	#26
fireflyfaster Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 685 Gallery: fireflyfaster Stats: 234/174/150 Bodyfat% 39/29/?? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/20/09	Welcome Beeswax -- I started just over two months ago (also a second timer) and our stats are nearly the same. I've lost nearly 30 pounds ... and you're off to a great start, so you may well too!

06-30-2009, 05:50 PM	#27
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06-30-2009, 06:23 PM	#28
DaffodilSoup MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 1,924 Gallery: DaffodilSoup Stats: 215/178/160 WOE: Atkins - Primal Blueprint Style Start Date: October 2008	It's terrible when you imagine yourself looking a certain way, then reality gives you a slap in the face :hug: But, just remember - this will be the first part of your journey to a happier, healthier you! Stay strong, read the book, and post often!

06-30-2009, 06:59 PM	#29
astrl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 6,686 Gallery: astrl Stats: 208/202/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2009	Wake up calls are great! You feel terrible about yourself at first but you'll feel great very soon. Welcome!

06-30-2009, 07:25 PM	#30
cookie34 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 1,267 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 256.8/221.2/150 WOE: Atkins/Stillmans Start Date: 04/19/2009	Welcome Back!! Those pictures are torture, aren't they?! I hate them, but I don't throw as much of a fit now because I know it will give me something to mark my progress.