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I'm so tired of being obese ~ yet I've been so unmotivated to change my patterns.

I'm out for summer break and I'm going to attempt another effort.

I'm at work right now - closing up my classroom (actually reconnecting with this forum )

When I get home, I'm going to look through my Atkins & South Beach material(s) and make a decision as to how I'm going to choose to eat.

During the summers, I have so much more control & the weather is a wonderful motivator. ~ I just need to get off my fat ass and do it.

For those who remember "Curly" the kids are doing well after the divorce. I can elaborate more in another forum.

I think that "I'M BACK"

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Curly ~


351 / 314 / 200
Loss of 37

Low Carb, Low Cal, High Protein - Weight Management Doctor's Plan

Hi (((Curly))),

Welcome home!

Let us know what you decide! We're here for you!

I'm so glad that the kids are doing well.

Hugs,
Lindy

ps - heehee...closing up...reconnecting...KEWL! We're happy to have you back and posting!

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[b]Simple Carbs Are Kryptonite!
OWL/Pre-Maintenance
Pressure creates strength & diamonds!
sz26-sz16[b]wgt 271.5 - 197lbs
1/03 -5/08 = 78lbs gone for good!
Slow n' Steady Wins The Race
“All things are possible once enough human beings realize that everything is at stake.” –Norman Cousins

Hi, Curly -- glad to see you again.

Oprah had a show on weight loss earlier this week. At one point, she was talking about the difference between "trying to lose weight" and "deciding to lose weight." I think that is a very important distinction. Losing weight, of course is dependent on what and how much you eat, but it is also very much a head game. So, have you DECIDED to lose weight?

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Mary F 59
6/1/03 158 cut out bread/potatoes
7/23/03 started Atkins 154/132/132
Maintenance

You know ~ "I don't know"

I'm so decisive about so many other areas with my life.

I'm just sick of being fat, sick of my clothes not fitting, sick of feeling visually repulsive . . .

I will wrestle with that distinction & try to figure where I really am.

My doctor wanted me to see a weight loss doctor in town to have him run a health evaluation on me & see what weight loss options that he suggests ~ maybe that should be my first step?

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Curly ~


351 / 314 / 200
Loss of 37

Low Carb, Low Cal, High Protein - Weight Management Doctor's Plan

Can't hurt.

My sister has been doing a weight loss program in conjunction with the hospital here and has been doing real well. She calls it the "diet police". I know some wouldn't respond to that kind of thing, but she has been doing very well with the discipline.

I hope you can find something that works well for you, motivates you, and helps you DECIDE to lose weight.

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Mary F 59
6/1/03 158 cut out bread/potatoes
7/23/03 started Atkins 154/132/132
Maintenance

Welcome back Curly. We have missed you.

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Susie
50/f/mom of 7, Grandmother of 7
373/359/first goal 350
started for the second time 10/17/2003
started for the third and last time 1/2/09

Hey, I like that! I think it is a very important distinction as well...no more trying...

I am deciding to lose weight...FINALLY!!!!

Welcome back Curly. I'm just getting my classroom cleaned up too.

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Started Atkins June/03.
264/180 Goal Aug/08.

One Day At A Time.
Don't trade what you want most for what you want right now!

Curly I've just come back (I was Blizette) and I'm glad I did
I feel more committed this time and I know I can succeed, I have
decided to lose weight

If you really want it, anything can happen so I wish you the best of luck.
We're all here if you need us

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33/ mom of 1/ happily married 6 years

Starting Weight - 393 lbs
Current Weight - 379 lbs
Mini Goal - 350 lbs

End Goal - 160 lbs

Weight Lost - 14 lbs

Curly,
How are you doing? If you have a minute poke your head in here to let us know what's going on. We miss you!
Sammy

I have taught students to drive for the past 18 years. This is the last summer for the program (through the school district vs. the private sector).

I have one more full week of driving & class instruction before I get my one month off (before going back to teaching high school).

I haven't done anything drastic with my weight. I am just trying to watch my portion control.

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Curly ~


351 / 314 / 200
Loss of 37

Low Carb, Low Cal, High Protein - Weight Management Doctor's Plan

Maybe gastric bypass is the answer. I'm not saying you can't lose weight with just dieting, but the longer your body carries around the weight, the worse it is for you. My best friend had it done. Insurance paid for it and I think she just paid $100 total. She did it around Thanksgiving and has already lost 98 lbs! She can only eat a few bites and she is full. Just something to kick around.

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Make exercise a priority!

Hi Curly,

Just a thought but have you read Dr. Atkins 1972 book Diet Revolution. It is pure, its simple. Its the original plan before all the manufactured lowcarb foods came out. It is not only inspirational but at least I can see where I was off track.

Regarding the gastric bypass and lap band surgeries really do your research before considering one of these procedures. Guess what eating plan you end up eating? Low carb. The people that start sneaking in foods that are forbidden or finding a way to eat the same old junk are going to end up gaining it back. Probably wont happen the first year but it happens.

Try setting ten pound goal weights. For every 10 pounds you lose your health improves.

Good luck

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Charmy

222/216/150 6/17/09

Hi Curly,
I had dinner with some other dieting friends last night. One of my friends had the gastric bypass surgery and has lost an amazing amount of weight. He eats only small portions of low carb food and never eats deserts.

My other friend went to the doctor and he put her on a protien diet. She has a protien drink in the morning with a fruit, a protien drink for lunch with a vegetable and for dinner she can have grilled meat and two vegetables and another protien drink for a snack. She loses about 2 to 3 1/2 pounds a week.

I decided to lose my weight finally and I am following the meat and egg fast with an occasional salad or two. I am losing better than the last time I tried this, but I think I am more determined.

I think once you get started on what ever plan you decide is best for you, it gets easier as time goes by and you feel better every day because you are doing something positive for yourself.

The first day is the hardest for me, but when those first 10 pounds are lost, it is the most wonderful feeling in the world. Way better than any candy bar could ever taste.

Come on back. We miss you.

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Started June, 03
155/146/135? 5'8 52 yrs old
Induction Again

just bumping this up
I hope you have made your decision to lose weight
I know it's not easy but just wanted to encourage you
to keep on keeping on

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5'4 32
195/145/150
started induction (again) 1/8/04

Hi Curly,

I'm glad to see you posting again. I am kinda in the same boat as you are. How you described yourself is how I feel.

For me fighting in my mind what plan to follow is driving me crazy. I know I need to take that first step again & just do it. No more excuses. I know easier said than done but we did it before we can do it again.

This time around I have health issues that is playing with my choices. Evenutally I will be back on some sort of low carb plan.

I wish you the best of luck & I know you can do it. You have the "want to do it" in you. Just like I know I do.

Big {{hugs}}
Marlene

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Started 6/21/03
302/218/199 - 1st goal

Started Induction again on 8/29/05
240/226/199
Lowest weight 209 to date.