Hello and May I Join??

[notfat4long]

Hi my name is Kelley and I am starting BACK on Atkins today. I have gained so much wieght and I am scared to death. I went to the doctor on 2/14/06 because I have been sick for a couple days. When I got on the scale I thought I would pass out. I weighed in at 306 pounds. Oh my God!!!

I am a 36 year old white female and stand 5'3 1/2"- So I am a big woman. I take BP meds and it runs about 117/78 medicated. My cholesterol is 160 last time it was checked. I posted in the Induction section and someone mentioned that I come over here and join the group. Will you have me?

I'll try not to be a needy member but I have to admit that I am in need of some love, support and confidence. I AM GOING TO DO THIS- "if it hair lips granny"- something my great grandma used to say- i don't get it but seemed appropriate.

Anyway, I will be going to the store to buy some necessities- I haven't had breakfast yet - I'm not hungry- I'm not much on breakfast anyway so I will have to come up with something that I like and is good for the program.

Well anyway I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself and see if I can join up with you all.

Thanks
Kelley

[fluffyman]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

Hello, Kelley. Welcome to ADBB. Congratulations on making the decision to do this. You've found a great resource for support and advice here. Good luck!

[mrspher]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

You know, the main reason why I love this board (Century Club) is because everyone knows where you are coming from. I had a similar moment last Feb. I was at the doctor's office and got on the scale... 345. I'm 5'8" but still... that's quite a bit of weight. I was wearing a size 26, I felt so gross, heavy, my knees hurt, and I made a choice to never be that weight again. At the rate I was going I would be 400 pounds before I knew it! In a year I have kept off 40 pounds. I had gone off Atkins in August but had gotten down to 50 pounds lost. I gained some and lost some to get me where I am today at 305 pounds.

I look forward to your posts! And congrats on making the choice to become healthier and happier.

[fr1endly2]

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WELCOME to the forum!
THIS PLACE rocks! and please be as needy as you need to be
were here for each other for what ever life deals our way
while on track to good health!
WELCOME ABOARD and stock that home with lots of
protein and water!
LOOK forward to getting to know you better
thru your posts
lisa

[dreamof145]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

Hello WELCOME. If it is one thing we can offer you it is lots of hugs, love, support and motivation. We are all working together to encourage each other to become healthy and lose weight. One of the most important things I've learned is that you have to look at this as a life-style change. A new way of life. Your whole attitude needs to be adjusted. We are not on a diet here, we are not depriving ourselves of anything. We are developing healthy habits that will give us all a better quality of life.

Welcome and please keep us posted on your success. We all want to see you succeed!! Make sure you re-read DANDR, take your supplements, drink lots of water and EXERCISE!!! These four things mixed together with support from the ADBB will make you a winner!!!

[ProudSAHM]

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HI Kelley & Welcome!!! I am somewhat of a newbie here myself but I tell you finding this board was a good thing for me!

Welcome! Looking forward to getting to know you!

ProudSAHM

[hey_nelson]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

Hi Kelley, I'm Patty and I've been around here a bit over a month. This place is great as all the forums are so informative and the peeps here give the support, love, information and kick in the butt when needed. Pull up a chair, and dig in.
You is not alone hun. I'm at 280.5 and a bit over a year ago I was at 303. Welcome and keep coming back

love and prayers
patty

[changing]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

Welcome aboard... the Century Club is the absolute best, in my opinion. Everyone here is making a major life change in drastically reducing the size of their bodies, so we're all very committed to the WoE... don't be afraid to ask questions... people at ADBB are very nice and knowledgeable.

[Becky Sue]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

Welcome to the century club!!
We have all started here as heavy weights and we are shrinking everyday. we are one supportive family. Welcome to our family!!! You are on the trail to becoming a BIG loser too.
So happy to see you here.!!
Happy Low carbing!!

[TheLoser05]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

Hey girl! Welcome to the family! This IS a wonderful board. You will do just fine... don't worry about being too needy... you can never be too needy. Everyone is here to support eachother and enjoy life to their fullest potential! Looking forward to watching you shrink with us!!

<3Stephie

[2big4mysize]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

welcome to the CC forum keep posting your induction questions in that forum too so you can get some help from folk doing induction too. You will be so happy getting to 200erville soon! happy low carbing.

[cruiser gal]

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Hi and welcome to CC. It's a great place to be, you'll get lots of advice, motivation and understanding from a great bunch of people. The support is limitless. Looking forward to hearing more from you, as you start to melt away those unwanted pounds!

[Katlam]

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Kelley, you have absolutely come to the right place. Here you'll find folks who KNOW where you're comming from and totally GET it about feelings, fat goggles, BP problems, etc... Most of us have ALL been there.

Don't be afraid to be needy. We all have our days! LOL!

Congrats on starting. You will soon feel so much lighter!

I noticed you said that you're not much on breakfast...well here's your first request, find a way to eat your breakfast AND include some veggies in it. You will need to go read your Atkins book, but in there it says you need to have food in the morning and not go more than 6 hours without food. My friend currently has my book or I'd quote the passage.

Anyone else here have their book handy and can tell her about it??

Kathy

[Momtofour]

Re: Hello and May I Join??

Welcome! You will love it here. Don't ever be afraid to ask questions. Every time you ask something there will be 20 others who read it and learn something.