I can relate to what you were saying Kat. I too have fallen off the wagon and regained all I had lost.
I have had a weight problem since I was 4 months old, when I weighed in at 38 pounds!! However, I have always tried to diet, and stayed at a size 20 - 22 most of my adult life. In 1985 I went on Atkins for the first time and lost 70 pounds in 6 months, and kept it off for two years. I went through a painful time personally and started eating, like you, to get the effects of antidepressants out of my system. I regained all I had lost, and more. I Went on Physicians weight Loss, 700 calories a day, and almost destroyed my metabolism . I tried Weight Watchers, but only gaiined from all the carbs,,,low fat does nothing for me. So, in desperation in June 2002, I started Atkins again,and was cheat free for 10 months. Then I hit a stall that lasted for five months, no matter what I did, nothing moved. Now I know its normal, because your body has to adjust to the loss. I had lost 53 pounds, felt great, was looking good. That was quite an accomplishment for a 56 year old retired grandmother!! But I got discouraged and started cheating here and there. Then the holidays hit,,and I went way off the wagon,.I tried a few times to get back on, but always fell off again. recently though, a close friend of mine died from effects of her obesity, and it has made me realize that quality of life is more important than looking good. I have made up my mind, that I am gonna do this. So, here we go again. I just keep telling myself,,,a winner never quits, and a quitter never wins!!
So, i will be glad to post here regularly, I need all the support I can get!!
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