Introducing myself

[vikski]

Hi everybody. My name is Vicki. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I've been on Atkins since last September and lost a little over 40 lbs. I have another 40 to go. I do good on Atkins for awhile then fall off then restart. That's been my vicious cycle. Next weekend is my 20th high school reunion. I'm sort of beating myself up over my weight loss. If I did this............., If I did that I would be at goal by now. I'm a size 16 right now. I still haven't bought anything to wear to the reunion. I've been procrastinating a little bit. I'm gonna go looking this weekend for something to wear. I'm flying by myself. My reunion is in Southern California. I'm going by myself. My husband is staying home with the 3 kids. I'm excited but scared at the same time. I've always been consciensious about what people thought of me. I was much thinner in high school. Well that's it about me in a nutshell.

[Starmaker]

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Nice to meet you! Welcome! Size 16 is still sexy! You will find something cool to wear.

[Terry]

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Welcome to STAC Vicki!

I understand your fears. I have felt the same way.

I say go and have a great time and you will see after 20 years that there have been lots of changes in everyone you went to school with. They are all a bit older and much more adult in how they see eachother. That has been my experience after being out of school for 25 years.

And you can bet there will be plenty of classmates there with the very same fears. So catch up with old friends and enjoy the party! Then come back here and tell us all about it!

[Sarah1341]

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Hi Vicki and Welcome to the STAC! Starmaker is exactly right, size 16 is still sexy. Its all about how you view yourself! You can do this - go find something great and come back with the details on what you bought! Ater you get there, you will have a blast!

Terry is right also, people change. You will probably be surprised about how many people have gained weight, or lost some hair even. LOL.

Keep us posted!

[Sarah1341]

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I forgot to ask, but do you have a friend you are meeting up with when you get there? You are going to have so much fun - and some "you" time. How often does your husband stay home with the kids and liet you go out? Live it up girlfriend!

[michigangirly]

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hi and welcome! i understand how you feel. i graduated high school in 2001...not lonog ago...and i would dread seeing people all the time because of the weight i put on in college. i finally found the atkins wol and this board and the rest is history! glad you found us.

[vikski]

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Thanks everyone. I have friends that i'm meeting up with. I've seen two of my friends recently so they know i've gained weight, but I haven't seen my best friend in over 5 years and another friend in over 15 years. I'm nervous though. Once I find something to wear i'll let you guys know what I got.

As for Atkins, i'm trying to stay focused. I know next weekend will be hard because the friend i'm staying with isn't doing Atkins.

[Sarah1341]

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Well, if you go out to eat ( I know that gets costly), restaurants are generally acceptable to a few modifications. And remember, just say no thank you! I believe it was Finelly that said in another post ---- then run to McDonalds and get you a bunless cheeseburger.

Wishing you the best

[Terry]

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Bring back pics to share!!

[Finelly]

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16 is sexy. You'll look GREAT! Where in S. Calif?

[Finelly]

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Wait! I forgot what I was originally gonna post!

At my 20th reunion, I was shocked. SO many of the guys were BALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The women weren't so skinny, either. In fact, I was 5 mo pregnant with my 3d child and I was among the thinner 1/2 of the group.

Get great hair and makeup done. It's a real boost.

[vikski]

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My reunion is at the Universal Sheraton. I graduated from Verdugo Hills High in Tujunga.

[Finelly]

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No idea where that is, lol. Is it a dinner, or a mix-and-mingle? If there's food involved, call the hotel and ask if they will have some atkins-legal stuff....