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[grneggs]

hello,

i'm new to this forum.. just wanted to say hi. I've never belonged in another forum. So, this is the first time ever. I'm a 30 year old, mother of two kids. I'm very depressed, because my weight keeps going up, and i feel so out of control. I am obese, and need help. I would need to lose over 100 lbs to be at my healthy weight. It seems so overwhelming. I am all set to start the atkins tomorrow. I know it will be really hard, but i want to break my sugar addiction, and so this is the only thing i can think of. I need to just start it... and not think too much about it. i hate any kind of physical activity, so i'm not looking forward to doing any of that. i feel soooooooooooooo depressed... and physically so tired...

[grneggs]

Originally Posted by grneggs

hello,

i'm new to this forum.. just wanted to say hi. I've never belonged in another forum. So, this is the first time ever. I'm a 30 year old, mother of two kids. I'm very depressed, because my weight keeps going up, and i feel so out of control. I am obese, and need help. I would need to lose over 100 lbs to be at my healthy weight. It seems so overwhelming. I am all set to start the atkins tomorrow. I know it will be really hard, but i want to break my sugar addiction, and so this is the only thing i can think of. I need to just start it... and not think too much about it. i hate any kind of physical activity, so i'm not looking forward to doing any of that. i feel soooooooooooooo depressed... and physically so tired...

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by grneggs

hello,

i'm new to this forum.. just wanted to say hi. I've never belonged in another forum. So, this is the first time ever. I'm a 30 year old, mother of two kids. I'm very depressed, because my weight keeps going up, and i feel so out of control. I am obese, and need help. I would need to lose over 100 lbs to be at my healthy weight. It seems so overwhelming. I am all set to start the atkins tomorrow. I know it will be really hard, but i want to break my sugar addiction, and so this is the only thing i can think of. I need to just start it... and not think too much about it. i hate any kind of physical activity, so i'm not looking forward to doing any of that. i feel soooooooooooooo depressed... and physically so tired...

It's good that you are looking to do something about this, if not for yourself, but for your kids as well. Now you say you are starting Atkins, do you actually have their program or were you just going to start eating Atkins type food? Getting rid of the sugar will make a HUGE difference in your weight loss efforts.

As much as you hate physical activity, it will really make a big difference in your weight loss efforts and should also boost your energy levels. Have you figured out what type of physical activity you want to get involved in?


We're all here for you to cheer you on, and if there is anything we can do for ya let us know! Welcome to the site!

[Merle]

Originally Posted by grneggs

hello,

i'm new to this forum.. just wanted to say hi. I've never belonged in another forum. So, this is the first time ever. I'm a 30 year old, mother of two kids. I'm very depressed, because my weight keeps going up, and i feel so out of control. I am obese, and need help. I would need to lose over 100 lbs to be at my healthy weight. It seems so overwhelming. I am all set to start the atkins tomorrow. I know it will be really hard, but i want to break my sugar addiction, and so this is the only thing i can think of. I need to just start it... and not think too much about it. i hate any kind of physical activity, so i'm not looking forward to doing any of that. i feel soooooooooooooo depressed... and physically so tired...

Hello grneggs! Sugar is the devil! That should be the first thing to go. Trust me when I say as the weight comes off, the energy levels go up and the depression goes down!

Have you considered doing physical activity with a friend/spouse or other partner? It helps a lot to do it with someone. Time passes faster.

[MikeB]

Remember that if you do Atkins wrong it is the death diet, mix simple carbs or suger with all that fat and your cholesterol will go out the roof!!!

[PassTheBypass]

Originally Posted by grneggs

hello,

i'm new to this forum.. just wanted to say hi. I've never belonged in another forum. So, this is the first time ever. I'm a 30 year old, mother of two kids. I'm very depressed, because my weight keeps going up, and i feel so out of control. I am obese, and need help. I would need to lose over 100 lbs to be at my healthy weight. It seems so overwhelming. I am all set to start the atkins tomorrow. I know it will be really hard, but i want to break my sugar addiction, and so this is the only thing i can think of. I need to just start it... and not think too much about it. i hate any kind of physical activity, so i'm not looking forward to doing any of that. i feel soooooooooooooo depressed... and physically so tired...

First off, welcome!

Second, get the atkins book before trying to follow it. Some folks think that it is just eating meat, and there are other things to consider. There is a tougher "induction" phase to start with.How old are the kids? I would like you to try to think positive about the diet, make it into a hobby, and turn the weight loss into something that you can brag about. I am no expert, but when you say "I know it will be really hard", you are starting off picturing some grueling marathon, rather than a gentle paddling downstream in a river. Fast or slow, you will get there, without the pain. Now, I did set up a schedule that allowed for 1 pound lost per five days, and 500 days to do it in. You have to see the next year and a half in front of you as a guidepost like that. It took years to get 100 pounds on you, it won't disappear immediately.

Now, in terms of tired, and physical activity, you might be surprised that a good night's sleep will help you to lose weight. Less time to eat, and when you are more awake, simple physical activity is more attainable. (Picture trying to get up for school when you were a kid after having stayed up late the night before. Were you likely to be able to run to the bus?)

I am sorry that you are depressed about the weight gain, but picture how cool it will be for the kids when their mom is all "melted" before their eyes! They will think it is so cool.

One VERY strong suggestion I will make is to not eat their leftovers. I know from my experience that the couple of bites of PB & J, macaroni and cheese, or BK burgers would lead me to wanting more.

GOOD LUCK, and don't get depressed, because you are not alone!

[grneggs]

thank you all for the encouraging words. When I posted last night, i was very depressed and desperate for a quick weight loss. I wanted to do Atkins, because i realized that i was addicted to food, especially sugar, and wanted to kick it. I had done the atkins once before, like 6 years ago, and it helped me lose about 30 lbs, but of course, i gained that and more back. Today, while i did stick with the atkins, i decided that the best way to go is to make a lifetime change. This Atkins thing would just be a diet, and a temporary thing for me. it is way too hard to avoid carbs from my life. Instead, i've decided to go with just eating healthy and avoiding sugar. I made myself walk on the treadmill for 30 mins today. I thought i was going to have a heart attack. Because that was the most activity that i had done in so many years. I felt and still feel really good that i did it. I have struggled with my weight since i was a teenager, and i think its time to turn it all around. I think i will make this into a hobby, and take it in small steps. Will have realistic goals for myself. I hope that this forum, and all of you out there can help me achieve this goal for me. If i can lose 100 lbs, then that would be one of the greatest achievements in my life.... at this point in life, its not just about my physical appearances, or the psychological well being. ITs about being healthy for my kids. i want to live a healthy life to see that they are healthy and happy adults.

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by grneggs

thank you all for the encouraging words. When I posted last night, i was very depressed and desperate for a quick weight loss. I wanted to do Atkins, because i realized that i was addicted to food, especially sugar, and wanted to kick it. I had done the atkins once before, like 6 years ago, and it helped me lose about 30 lbs, but of course, i gained that and more back. Today, while i did stick with the atkins, i decided that the best way to go is to make a lifetime change. This Atkins thing would just be a diet, and a temporary thing for me. it is way too hard to avoid carbs from my life. Instead, i've decided to go with just eating healthy and avoiding sugar. I made myself walk on the treadmill for 30 mins today. I thought i was going to have a heart attack. Because that was the most activity that i had done in so many years. I felt and still feel really good that i did it. I have struggled with my weight since i was a teenager, and i think its time to turn it all around. I think i will make this into a hobby, and take it in small steps. Will have realistic goals for myself. I hope that this forum, and all of you out there can help me achieve this goal for me. If i can lose 100 lbs, then that would be one of the greatest achievements in my life.... at this point in life, its not just about my physical appearances, or the psychological well being. ITs about being healthy for my kids. i want to live a healthy life to see that they are healthy and happy adults.

The most important thing that you said in that entire post was:

i decided that the best way to go is to make a lifetime change.

This is so true. I encorporate Atkins type meals into my eating habits but don't follow a strict atkins diet.

You are making these changes for all the right reasons too, and that should be motivation enough, however we are all here for you too! As painful as the exercise might have been you really need to keep that up, as it will make a big difference in your weight loss efforts, and your overall health and energy levels.

To further your weight loss efforts, remember, it's not just eating healthy but also that you are ensuring that you are consuming less calories than you use in a given day.

You can eat 3000 healthy calories a day, but if your body is only burning 2500 calories a day (even factoring in exercise), you won't drop the weight.

[William Wallace]

Originally Posted by grneggs

thank you all for the encouraging words. When I posted last night, i was very depressed and desperate for a quick weight loss. I wanted to do Atkins, because i realized that i was addicted to food, especially sugar, and wanted to kick it. I had done the atkins once before, like 6 years ago, and it helped me lose about 30 lbs, but of course, i gained that and more back. Today, while i did stick with the atkins, i decided that the best way to go is to make a lifetime change. This Atkins thing would just be a diet, and a temporary thing for me. it is way too hard to avoid carbs from my life. Instead, i've decided to go with just eating healthy and avoiding sugar. I made myself walk on the treadmill for 30 mins today. I thought i was going to have a heart attack. Because that was the most activity that i had done in so many years. I felt and still feel really good that i did it. I have struggled with my weight since i was a teenager, and i think its time to turn it all around. I think i will make this into a hobby, and take it in small steps. Will have realistic goals for myself. I hope that this forum, and all of you out there can help me achieve this goal for me. If i can lose 100 lbs, then that would be one of the greatest achievements in my life.... at this point in life, its not just about my physical appearances, or the psychological well being. ITs about being healthy for my kids. i want to live a healthy life to see that they are healthy and happy adults.

Quick is usually not the best way. Slow and steady wins the race!!! 100lbs is easily doable with persistence and commitment on your end. First time back into exercise is always the hardest, but I promise it will get better. Maybe take it a little easier and ease into it? You shouldn't feel like you're going to have a heart attack.

You seem motivated to do this and for all the right reasons. Good for you!


Cutting out the sugar will help a lot, as will the exercise. There are a few more things you can do to help your efforts as well, there are a ton of tips in the weight loss tips section of the messageboard.

Ideally you will want to create a calorie deficit for yourself, and the best way to figure that out is to count your calories and plan out your weightloss.

[Irving]

Originally Posted by grneggs

hello,

i'm new to this forum.. just wanted to say hi. I've never belonged in another forum. So, this is the first time ever. I'm a 30 year old, mother of two kids. I'm very depressed, because my weight keeps going up, and i feel so out of control. I am obese, and need help. I would need to lose over 100 lbs to be at my healthy weight. It seems so overwhelming. I am all set to start the atkins tomorrow. I know it will be really hard, but i want to break my sugar addiction, and so this is the only thing i can think of. I need to just start it... and not think too much about it. i hate any kind of physical activity, so i'm not looking forward to doing any of that. i feel soooooooooooooo depressed... and physically so tired...

hello there! how has your atkins diet gone so far? any good luck sticking to it and breaking your sugar habits? just kicking the sugar habit is a good start. sometimes it is best to take one step at a time instead of changing your entire lifestyle all at once.

i wish you the best luck!