Hello Karen
You are very inspiring to me. I have been trying to do Atkins, but as I said I always cheat and have the wine after the day is done.
Not only that, as I sit here and type this, it is 8am and I am answering e-mails and of course reading threads here on "locarber", plus I'm on my second cup of
coffee . So I guess I'm not really doing Atkins now am I?
You are so right when you suggest I am on the brink of change.
About 8 years ago I also miraculously (sp) lost my need to drink wine. It was amazing, I was doing a low carb plan then too. I was about 3 weeks into it, and walking every day and using that time for meditation and prayer. I live in the Adirondacks, and quiet back roads are beautiful and inspiring places for spiritual mental journeys. One day as I was walking and praying, and asking God to help me with my problem (as I had been doing for weeks) , I felt answered and lifted, and definitely knew I would not have a problem with giving up drinking from that point on. It was just that way. Like a little miracle, I almost couldn't believe it! I lost 25 pounds and didn't drink for 6 months.
I did develop a really bad sciatic nerve problem in my hip and leg, and had to eventually forgo my long walks. I also slowly let go of my spiritual time with God.
I was thin and Thankful, and slowly started drinking again, around the Holidays. I was sure I would be able to manage myself and not get into the position I was in before I began my quest.
Well I was foolish!
.....Here I am years later trying the same plan, only it just doesn't seem to be working. I know God is listening, But maybre he is too busy for me right now
The world needs him in a big way right now! Besides I think he is making it harder this time around because
he wants me to remember it , so I don't mess up again.
I know I could not have done it without spiritual help the first time, and I know the same thing now. Your note to me, just reminded me of what I really need to get through this. (Thank You) ....It has re-enforced me and given me more strength and determination to keep on walking and praying, I know it will work, and I know when it does I will not go back to my old ways ever again. I have learned it is just
too difficult to start all over!
I am curious about how your miricle happened! Were you trying to do the diet and still drinking? And what exactly ( If I may ask) made you stop?
You mentioned that wine does not have a lot of carbs, I realize that, but for some reason it completely stops my weight loss, even when I carefully figure in the carbs. As I said I am really NOT a big eater, even though I look like I am.
Sorry this is so long, but I needed to get it out.
Susann