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[party_girl]

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Hi everyone! I just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. My name is Kristi and I am attempting for the hundreth time (lol..j/j, but it feels like it) to lose weight. I was living the Atkins WOL a few years ago and lost about 80 pounds and felt like I was on top of the world. Then I had an appendicitis attack and at the same time they found a cyst on my ovary so in the length of about 2 months I had surgery twice, which limited my exercise and my way of eating totally went down the tubes. I have gained back the 80 plus some, but am determined this time around to stick to it. One of my reasons for wanting to do this is for my health, but another reason is that we are hoping to start a family soon and I would like to be at a healthy place in my life and be able to make sure that my kids grow up with a healthy lifestyle and not have to struggle with weight in their lifetime. Atkins is the ONLY thing that has EVER worked for me in my weight loss struggles. I LOVE meat, fish, boiled seafood (crawfish, crabs & shrimp) and most veggies. I went to the store this weekend and loaded up on stuff to have handy. I even bought a new veggie that I had seen talked about on here (Jicama) and can't wait to see how I like it. I haven't yet decided on how to eat it yet, but I will definately keep looking around for ideas. I also joined a gym a while back, but have been having trouble getting myself there. I love to go in the morning and get the endorphine boost for the day and have the satisfaction of knowing at the end of the day I have done it already and anything I do in the afternoon is extra. I will get back into the swing of it. I have been looking around the boards and realize this is a great place to be for ideas and encouragement. Hope I didn't take up too much time and hope to hear from some of ya'll soon.

Thanks for reading
Kristi

[huggija]

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Hi Party Girl!

Congrats on coming back...sounds like your head is in the right place. This is my 2nd time around too and just joined the forum this weekend. Everyone on here is so encouraging and helpful that I've been able to get my motivation back, which is HUGE.

I bet once you get rolling, you'll be at the gym all the time. I think we all need a little success to get that going. I'm walking every day at work (2 miles...we have a walking track, so I'm lucky) and am using my elliptical trainer 3-4 times a week.

So...welcome and good luck on your journey. We're all here to support each other!

[Laceylyn1031]

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Hello and congrats on making it back!!! Its tuff to stick with anything when health problems come around, we tend to look for comfort things. Like you Im doing this a lot for my health. I feel awesome when Im on Atkins! I dont hit the gym but I do walk 2 miles everyday and if I even miss one day Im bummed. Its like an addiction for me, its my quiet time and I look forward to it. Congrats on making it back and props to you for trying new things!!! It helps having variety. Talk to you soon!!

[Outback Jess]

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Hey Kristi welcome...In the beginning it's all about taking control and establishing routines you can then maintain and create momentum in your life...it breeds control, focus, and success! The very beginnings are so hard, but soon you will smooth out and feel so much better. I am so excited for you and your journey! You can do this, one day at a time, 100%...

[party_girl]

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Thanks Huggija, Laceylyn1031 & Outback Jess! I am really excited to be back to the WOE. Last time I did it I was always full of energy and life. I had been struggling for a couple of months trying to get back to this lifestyle. For some reason yesterday was just really weird cause I was content and happy all day, I felt like a sudden calm washed over me, like I knew that this was it, this is the time that I will succeed (with the help from the wonderful people here and my family). I have been trying to read different profiles on here when I get a chance and all the success stories are just the motivation I need. I know I have done it in the past and have more reason to do it now, but the success of others makes me really feel like I can do it!
Looking forward to making new friends on this journey!
Kristi

[CookieDoughLover]

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HI Kristy!! Welcome back! I'm Cookie. I am also trying to lose the weight I gained back after falling off the atkins wagon. I lost 32 lbs the first time and working on the same if not more this time. I know what I did wrong last time and I am really trying to NOT make the same mistakes again.

You'll love the people on here! Good luck!!

[heatherm422]

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Hi Kristi and welcome!! This is a great place for support! Congratulations on your past success and you WILL do it again!

[Scooterjam]

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Thanks for joining our little club Kristi!!!! Don't forget to check into the roll call each morning!! Say Hello...and talk about goals and such!!

We'll get you on track!! Best of luck!