Saying Hello Instead of Lurking !!

[Cinders76]

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I started atkins on June 27 ( I did it for a couple months last year and lost 14 lbs, stopped and gained back almost 30!!) This time I'm hanging on as I am getting married next June. I want to look great for the wedding and get healthy. I've been reading the boards for a few weeks now and I think its so great how supportive everyone is of each other. Its really inspirational!

I'm experiencing a slow loss...but I can tell I'm losing inches. I'm sure the lbs will follow. What matters is that I'm feeling great and as a diabetic my sugars are much easier to control.

Here are my stats:

female, 29
5'4"
SW ???/CW 200/GW 150

[Natasha]

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Welcome back......We are all here to help you in your journey.....Just be positve and strong....and everything will be find

[Kathi22]

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Welcome Cinders 76!!! You have so much to look forward to for your wedding, and those 50 WILL come off by then!!! Keep strong, drink water, exercise, and you will feel wonderful!

[Bugaboo]

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Welcome to !!!!! You're going to be at your goal waaaaay before your wedding. Have you checked out the exercise challenges? I've found them to be very inspiring even after being here over a year. There are lots of supportive people here so don't be afraid to ask questions or vent. We may not always be quick to respond but we always care!!! I love your sig by the way. The dancing banana has always been a favorite of mine.

[elfish99]

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Hi Cinders! Welcome to the group! Grab yourself a STAC Banner and join the club!

[Finelly]

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Welcome aboard! You're gonna do great and will be so happy now that you've stopped lurking!!!!! Congrats on the upcoming wedding - you will be a beautiful bride!

[Terry]

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Congrats on coming out of the closet and on your impending wedding!

Welcome to STAC!!

[Starmaker]

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Welcome!!!! Congrats on your wedding! and er...off topic...have you chosen your DJ/band yet? Don't leave it to the last minute, The best ones are booked a year in
advance or more!

[Terry]

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LOL Star

[Starmaker]

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Hey what can I say, I say it so much every day to would be brides, it just becomes second nature.

[Finelly]

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Well, I personally would hire Star..............

[DragonflyMoon]

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Welcome, Cinders76! Doesn't it feel good to be "on the board" officially? I lurked (so dirty sounding) too for a week or two before finally joining in the fun, and i will say that it made all the difference to make myself known! Everyone is great and super supportive and you are going to be a wonderful addition to the group. Welcome, welcome, welcome! And congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You have plenty of time to be exactly where you want to be.

[Cinders76]

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Thanks Everyone!

I think posting yesterday was good luck because I lost 3 lbs overnight!! lol

Its wonderful that people are here to support each other. Its so helpful reading about other experiences because no one understands what I'm doing and this WOE. My fiance sometimes finds it annoying when we go out places but I told him "too bad!" He was going to do it with me but lacks the willpower and would never ever consider giving up beer hehe His brother actually inspired me to start back. His brother lost about 55lbs between February and June. Its justa matter of sticking it out and learning that its not just a crash diet but a way of life.

And thanks for the wedding advice...I've got to start booking a lot of things! All I have is the date, the hall/caterer...guess i should find someone to actually perform the ceremony, let alone dj!

[Starmaker]

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Planning a wedding is so darn exciting! Part of my job as a DJ/MC is to also show off my wedding coodinator talents. If you would like a wedding checklist of things you should be doing by certain dates, just send me a PM, I'll fire it off to you. As well if there is anything you need help with, advice or just a shoulder to stress out on...I'm here!

Best advice I give my would be brides. The day of your wedding, take the time several times during the day to step back and enjoy everything around you. Take a moment to note the happy smiles on your guests faces, the flowers, the way the food smells (how amazing the DJ is ), how much fun the children are having when they are dancing. How proud your family looks, how handsome your groom is. The look in his eyes when you take part in your first dance together as husband and wife, How your best friends fall to pieces over your happiness. Its important that you do this. I talk to so many brides after their wedding who say that they wish they could remember their wedding day because they were so stressed, rushed and busy that they barely remember anything. It happens.....but it IS the most important day of your lives, so PLEASE...take my advice here and stop several times during your wedding day to smell the roses. (so to speak)

Oh and another tip, you know those disposable cameras that are used a lot at weddings for guests to take pictures of everything thats going on? Give a camera or two to the DJ. He/she or their assistant will take some of the best pics you will have all night. The view from the DJ booth is one of the best. Oh and watch for upper thigh catching cameras when your dress gets hiked up for the garter toss! LOL

Big Hug and Congratulations again

[MojosRising]

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Hi and Congratulations!!