I am a success...that has failed to continue

[ToWongFu 7]

Roo- This was a really refreshing post to stumble on, exactly what I needed. I've been MIA after surgery last April, and like you, am falling back into old patterns. In fact, this post sounded exactly like what I was about to put up here myself! I'd love to keep in contact and encourage each other! I also work a desk job (with a snack table) and need the positive motivation during the day.

I am so frustrated to see myself putting on weight after all of the positive work I've done. The struggle is real!

[RaginCajun 177]

The magic switch is right in front of you ... Its your six year old daughter.

Imagine her being 21 and getting married.

Now imagine her telling all her friends in attendance that her greatest regret is that her mom couldnt be there, because she died several years ago.

{{{{{Sigh}}}}}

Pick your self up, look in the mirror, and do this!!! Think about WHY you are doing this every time you see your daughters dweet smile.

-RC-

[MIMISAN 404]

I have to say that it is a good thing you posted about your reality. This is reality. I have done the Atkins diet before and lost 60 lbs, but low and behold a year later I had gained back the 60 plus about 20 more.

If you can stay off the carbs long enough to cleanse your palate and create new patterns it is easier to stay on the diet but once you let the carbs creep back in the hold gets stronger and stronger. The problem with carbs is that the more carbs you eat the more you crave them.

I personally am addicted to Coca Cola. Not just cola, it has to be COKE and I really want one everyday. I am in my 6 months supervised dieting to get my insurance to cover it and I cheat now with cokes. I know that once I have the surgery, cokes will be a NO NO. I also know that I will give them up for a long time but will I let them sneak back in later??? This has me worried too.

The truth is that I have to make these changes or I might as well hang it up. I am older and already have trouble walking or standing for any length of time. I have to make a choice, cokes or life with my family.

I think you have the same choices....carbs or real happiness.