I guess I belong in this forum!

[Bill]

I lost about 40 pounds two years ago on Atkins and believe it or not I kept it off all this time with minor fluctuations. Now I'm trying to lose 40 more! Don't ask me why I stopped after the first 40.

[Finelly]

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Well, of COURSE you belong here! Luckily, when we voted on banners and such, we defeated the proposal that everyone who is on their second time around gets to wear a pink tutu......<g>

Glad you're joining us. I lost 40 lbs, and DIDN'T keep it off, so I'm slightly jealous.

How's it going this time around? Tell us about yourself!

[Bill]

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Hi Finelly

I actually first went on Atkins in 1993 because I was sick all of the time and was overweight. I went to the Atkins Center in NYC and was assigned a great doctor there. I also had one appointment with Dr. Atkins himself, and it was a great pleasure to meet him. I stopped getting sick, lost weight, and lowered my cholesterol from 411 to 222 in just 2 months. It was the healthiest I ever was.

Since then I have suffered some terrible injuries which have really screwed up my life (too long and depressing to list) so of course you guessed it I balooned in weight. I went from 190 to 281 with all of these problems. Finally some of my problems got better so I decided to lose weight. I dropped around 40 pounds two years ago and pretty much kept it off.

I finally got so pissed off at the rest of my health problems that I decided I've got to do another round of weight loss. Hey I'm praying it helps me. It sure can't hurt.

I'm very pleased that the tutu proposal wasn't passed

What's your story Finelly?

[DragonflyMoon]

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Welcome to the board, Bill! You are in good company here ~ lots of support and wonderful people!

[Iapetus999]

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We like long and depressing.
Makes your efforts seem more valiant.

[Terry]

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Welcome to stac Bill!
The more the merrier

The tutus didnt pass??!!

Darn

[Bill]

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Thanks guys!

Hey I remember Iapetus from two years ago, and I see your results. Good for you man

[Sarah1341]

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Welcome Bill! Glad to have you!!

[MojosRising]

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Hi Bill!! Good luck to you. How awesome that you actually met Dr. Atkins!

[Bill]

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Thanks Mojo! I had been on the diet at the Atkins center for several months at the time and felt it was time to meet the man himself. I had to wait two months for an appointment, and when it came the good Doctor didn't disappoint. It was like being in the presence of royalty . He was a very nice personable guy, and I'm really fortunate that I was able to meet him.

[Finelly]

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I wish I could have met Dr. A......

Bill, I'm a 29 year old <g> mother of four (3 teens, 1 11 year old) and teacher. I went on Atkins last year and lost 40 lbs, 3 clothing sizes, and a ton of inches. I was even a mod on this board!

Then I got into a car accident and went off Atkins. Gained everything back PLUS 4 lbs. I was disgusted with myself the entire time. Tried and tried to restart, but couldn't do it. I'd last maybe 10 hours....<sigh>

So two weeks ago, I signed back on the board, found this forum, and started again. IT's been a dream ever since. The people are great, the support is wonderful, and I'm succeeding!!!!!

I was kinda bummed about the pink tutus, actually. You'd probably have looked adorable.
Tickle - yes, it failed. By 1 vote - probably Bill's.

[Starmaker]

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Hmmm yeah Bill, ya gotta have a party pooper in every crowd eh?