If You Fell off your plan

Mz_Desz · 10-10-2003, 11:38 AM

how did you manage to come back? What was the turning point? What plans have you put together so that it doesn't happen again.

Basically, I want to know this information to help myself and others who are going through the same thing.

It was a very hard struggle for me. I had told myself if I had to eat like this and excersise everyday for the rest of my life then I would rather be fat. When I told my husband, he said "that is the dummiest thing I ever heard". He was real with me. He told me that I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself and get my act together. Even though I would excersise here and there it took me about a month to actually get up and get going. I had to take time and prepare myself emotionally and mentally. I took time to make up a plan for success. Something I can refer to each day to keep myself in check. I went and bought the book "Atkins for Life" to read. I made sure I had enough support around me...family, friends and you. I have special rewards set up so that each time I reach a goal I have something to look forward to at the next goal. When I reach my idea weight. I am going to have an all out celebration. Also I plan to do something very, very, special for myself. I just don't know what it is yet. But I'm going to go broke doing it!!

The main thing that I had to change was my eatting habits when I went to resturants. I will now be more prepared and picky about where I go. I am also going to call ahead of time to ask about making special request on how my food can be prepared.

Anyway that is my story. I started on Monday and I haven't looked back. I will not forget where I came from because I will use my previous experience as my foundation....I will grow from it.

JuliaL · 10-10-2003, 11:47 AM

Congratulations on your decision. Your husband sounds like quite a guy - and you deserve a lot of credit for listening to him and doing what's best for you.

I haven't gone off plan since I started, but for 15 years I was in denial about my horrible eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. My husband would beg me to exercise with him, but I always had some excuse not to move my booty. If it helps anyone out there to hear this - once I started exercising and low carbing my life became so much better in so many ways. My husband, who never complained about my weight, has a new respect for me and compliments me constantly. He tells me I was beautiful before and I'm beautiful now, and he really admires my determination. I feel more confident in everything - my job, my parenting skills - everything.

I'm not trying to say that I don't have any problems. Weight loss will not solve all of life's problems, but this woe is definitely the best decision I've ever made and I'm so glad I did it.

essence · 10-10-2003, 11:53 AM

I have to honestly say i have no plan, if i go off plan i just get back on- point blank, I am not a die hard lowcarber or a very strick one at that either, I do PP which is more go with the flow than Atkins I guess in the end being on planing , staying on plan, going off plan is a personal choice, just as forceing oneself to get thier butt back on plan, when i do go off, i never consider it a cheat, just a meal point blank.

Mz_Desz · 10-10-2003, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JuliaL
Congratulations on your decision. Your husband sounds like quite a guy - and you deserve a lot of credit for listening to him and doing what's best for you.

I haven't gone off plan since I started, but for 15 years I was in denial about my horrible eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. My husband would beg me to exercise with him, but I always had some excuse not to move my booty. If it helps anyone out there to hear this - once I started exercising and low carbing my life became so much better in so many ways. My husband, who never complained about my weight, has a new respect for me and compliments me constantly. He tells me I was beautiful before and I'm beautiful now, and he really admires my determination. I feel more confident in everything - my job, my parenting skills - everything.

I'm not trying to say that I don't have any problems. Weight loss will not solve all of life's problems, but this woe is definitely the best decision I've ever made and I'm so glad I did it.

You have inspired me.

vmfatnomore · 10-10-2003, 12:15 PM

Mz_Desz:

I agree with Julie that you have a wonderful DH. I do too, and mine has been upset with me for not getting refocused, and back to the plan of losing.
Of course, he does it in a loving way.

So, I decided he was right, and Monday I am getting started back on induction.
This will allow me time to prepare mentally, and emotionally to do what is best for me.

I think no one can make us succeed except ourselves, but we are lucky to have supportive spouses on our side.

Good Luck!!
Verna

Sharon · 10-10-2003, 07:07 PM

This is an outstand post that everyone should read. Thanks for posting it.

10-10-2003, 11:38 AM	#1
Mz_Desz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,640 Gallery: Mz_Desz Stats: June 2005: 318.5/307/190 WOE: Low Carbs/ Less Fat Start Date: October 2002:283lbs (324lbs highest)	If You Fell off your plan how did you manage to come back? What was the turning point? What plans have you put together so that it doesn't happen again. Basically, I want to know this information to help myself and others who are going through the same thing. It was a very hard struggle for me. I had told myself if I had to eat like this and excersise everyday for the rest of my life then I would rather be fat. When I told my husband, he said "that is the dummiest thing I ever heard". He was real with me. He told me that I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself and get my act together. Even though I would excersise here and there it took me about a month to actually get up and get going. I had to take time and prepare myself emotionally and mentally. I took time to make up a plan for success. Something I can refer to each day to keep myself in check. I went and bought the book "Atkins for Life" to read. I made sure I had enough support around me...family, friends and you. I have special rewards set up so that each time I reach a goal I have something to look forward to at the next goal. When I reach my idea weight. I am going to have an all out celebration. Also I plan to do something very, very, special for myself. I just don't know what it is yet. But I'm going to go broke doing it!! The main thing that I had to change was my eatting habits when I went to resturants. I will now be more prepared and picky about where I go. I am also going to call ahead of time to ask about making special request on how my food can be prepared. Anyway that is my story. I started on Monday and I haven't looked back. I will not forget where I came from because I will use my previous experience as my foundation....I will grow from it. __________________ Mz Desz

10-10-2003, 11:47 AM	#2
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,214 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/145/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	Congratulations on your decision. Your husband sounds like quite a guy - and you deserve a lot of credit for listening to him and doing what's best for you. I haven't gone off plan since I started, but for 15 years I was in denial about my horrible eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. My husband would beg me to exercise with him, but I always had some excuse not to move my booty. If it helps anyone out there to hear this - once I started exercising and low carbing my life became so much better in so many ways. My husband, who never complained about my weight, has a new respect for me and compliments me constantly. He tells me I was beautiful before and I'm beautiful now, and he really admires my determination. I feel more confident in everything - my job, my parenting skills - everything. I'm not trying to say that I don't have any problems. Weight loss will not solve all of life's problems, but this woe is definitely the best decision I've ever made and I'm so glad I did it. __________________ *"Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon." -Denis Waitley*

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10-10-2003, 11:53 AM	#3
essence MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 2,154 Gallery: essence Stats: Restart: 250/226/150 WOE: protein power/Breastfeeding Start Date: Nov 26, 2008	I have to honestly say i have no plan, if i go off plan i just get back on- point blank, I am not a die hard lowcarber or a very strick one at that either, I do PP which is more go with the flow than Atkins I guess in the end being on planing , staying on plan, going off plan is a personal choice, just as forceing oneself to get thier butt back on plan, when i do go off, i never consider it a cheat, just a meal point blank.

10-10-2003, 12:15 PM	#5
vmfatnomore MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ??????????? Posts: 2,693 Gallery: vmfatnomore Stats: 240/???/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2002	Mz_Desz: I agree with Julie that you have a wonderful DH. I do too, and mine has been upset with me for not getting refocused, and back to the plan of losing. Of course, he does it in a loving way. So, I decided he was right, and Monday I am getting started back on induction. This will allow me time to prepare mentally, and emotionally to do what is best for me. I think no one can make us succeed except ourselves, but we are lucky to have supportive spouses on our side. Good Luck!! Verna

10-10-2003, 07:07 PM	#6
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: 100,733 Gallery: Sharon Stats: 156/124/135 5'6" 63 y/o - GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: Atkins - low sodium and fresh food - STAY POSITIVE Start Date: 4/5/03 -------- McCAIN/PALIN in 2008	This is an outstand post that everyone should read. Thanks for posting it.