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clevermanka) wrote2003-08-01 08:06 am
clevermanka) wrote2003-08-01 08:06 am
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Commitment
As of today, I am quitting my half-assed approach to eating low carb. I'm going to play by the rules this time. I will suffer the trials of the two week "induction phase" (20 carbs or less a day, three good sized servings of vegetables, no artificial sweeteners or caffeine, lots of water, blah blah), and then down to the long hard business of ongoing weight loss. I'm also going to get back into my exercise habit.
I'm nervous and a little worried--what if it doesn't work (again)? What if my thyroid is still messed up? What if I'm not on the right medication? I don't want to set myself up for disappointment (again). But anything is better than these late-night cravings for Dolly Madison Powdered Sugar Gem Donuts and living in my overalls.
A co-worker and I are doing this together, which will help. I'm also asking for support from friends. If you see me starting to reach for that German Chocolate Cake brownie, stop me! Help keep me honest. After nearly a year of fruitless effort, I fear my willpower and confidence are at an all-time low.
However, please don't succumb to a need to tell my I'm going to destroy my kidneys, or send my cholesterol and blood pressure through the roof. I've read the books and I've seen enough to know that this way of eating really works for me. Plus, I have the magic words "recommended by my doctor."
I'm nervous and a little worried--what if it doesn't work (again)? What if my thyroid is still messed up? What if I'm not on the right medication? I don't want to set myself up for disappointment (again). But anything is better than these late-night cravings for Dolly Madison Powdered Sugar Gem Donuts and living in my overalls.
A co-worker and I are doing this together, which will help. I'm also asking for support from friends. If you see me starting to reach for that German Chocolate Cake brownie, stop me! Help keep me honest. After nearly a year of fruitless effort, I fear my willpower and confidence are at an all-time low.
However, please don't succumb to a need to tell my I'm going to destroy my kidneys, or send my cholesterol and blood pressure through the roof. I've read the books and I've seen enough to know that this way of eating really works for me. Plus, I have the magic words "recommended by my doctor."
Re: answering the encouragement call