Here we go!!!

[chubbychickwillbeslim]

I lost weight previously on Atkins, 3 years ago. I lost about 20lbs, which at the time was all I needed to lose. Oh how I wish that was the case now! I want to lose around 42lbs, maybe 49 but I am aiming for 42 first and see how I feel. Anyway, I came off this WOE and I actually managed to keep the weight off for quite a while. However this last year I have piled on the pounds.



I half heartedly attempted to re start a few months ago but I wasn’t ready, my mind wasn’t fully on it. Now however I AM ready, I am ready to be slim, healthy and confident. I am sick of feeling like ‘the big girl’ all the time next to my friends and I know only I can do something about it.



I am going to Cancun in 18 weeks and I hope to lose 28lbs by then. I will feel such a beach babe if I do! Do you think this is achievable?



Anyway, I hope to get to know you all soon, this seems like a great place to come for support xxx

[Sheepie]

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Welcome! I'm the same way...I have to be ready to do it and there's no point in trying to start until I'm really ready. I don't know if you'll lose 28lbs in 18wks, but you can surely lose quite a bit by then. Cancun sounds like a fabulous trip! Are you going with a special someone or a group of friends? Either way, I bet you'll feel great about how you look when you go. Welcome.

[SandyL2002]

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Welcome.. I planned for a while to start...It took me a while to be ready to fully commit.. But when I did it was a lot easier then its been before..

[chubbychickwillbeslim]

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Thanks guys. Cancun is with the girls, I can't wait! A proper girly holiday, i'll post pics once I get back (hopefully of me VERY confidently posing in a bikini!!)

xxx

[Mickkey]

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Welcome back. Cancun with your girlfriends, sounds exciting! You'll be thinner too, you can do it!

[MorningGlory]

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Hi there...Cancun is so nice! I would love to feel that heat right now~~
I hope you achieve your goal!

[booklady]

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I had to be ready too, it really is a mind thing as much as a body thing. I know you can do it and you have an exciting reason to reach your goal !!!
Stephie

[Carbaholic]

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hey - welcome back - like your user name!! I know how you feel, my friends have always (unfortunately) been the gorgeous girls, since school and most of them are naturally hourglass-shaped size UK10. Actually it was one of my oldest friends that got me back on here - she'd lost 10lbs on a low-carb diet and was raving about how she doesn't even feel hungry now!

I reckon your goal is completely achievable, especially with exercise (which will help with the beach babe thing anyhow - also, fake tan ;-p) - I mean, I'm trying to lose 30lbs in 10 weeks (I must be mad...).

Have only just started induction (day 5) so if you need any help or just a vent let me know!