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    I would like to start by thanking everyone. Sometimes it is the tiniest comment made in a post that helps someone else out. Whether it is realizing you are not alone in a particular struggle or hunting for an answer that is right there in a post. I have found several nuggets of information I was hunting for just by reading. You have all contributed to helping me lose some bad attitudes!

    I have been back on Atkins since Jan 1/08. I have never felt better, slept better, had more energy or been happier. I turned 40, am learning to play guitar and started picking myself up off the floor. 2007 was just a very difficult year. I was glad it was over, and decided to make some changes. I have lost almost 30 pounds in 90 days! I will post a new photo when I hit 30 pounds off.

    I believe that as a direct result of all of the above, I walked into a job interview 3 weeks ago feeling like I was shining. I wore a fabulous outfit that was not new, it just had never fit me so well. I knocked the interview right out of the park and landed the job. It is with a group of about 25 thirty-somethings and forty-somethings and I think I will be quite happy there. I am still settling in, but things feel right.

    I am shocked at the number of people who race through the closest drive-thru every day for lunch. The burger-fries-pop combos are brought back to their desks to eat. Yes, every day. Yikes! The carbs/fat/sugar/cost blow my mind. Day after day, I eat my combinations of broccoli florets, dip, hard boiled eggs, cheese cubes, left over roast beef/chicken/pork, cucumber or raw green beans. I love my lunch! No mid-afternoon sleepies for me! I am pocketing $50 per week to spend on my holiday in May. I just sit and smile (and continue to lose weight) because I know that this is the right choice for me. They can eat that stuff and think it is good. Blegch!

    I think one good thing leads to the next. It is not a coincidence, we make these things happen. Thanks for all your support. Sadly, the IT department watches my every move at work, so I can only post from home. Evenings are very short, I'll catch up on week-ends! You all rock.
    PinkWoman
    F, 40, 5"6 Size 18/20
    Start Jan 1, 2008 SW275.5/CW245/GW200

    "Nothing tastes as good as slim feels"



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    Re: First Quarter Overview

    Great Post...congratulations on staying away from the bad stuff...and from the almost 30 pounds woo hoo! ...wish I was as good as you...but I going to join you for the second quarter and hopefully be able to post something great!
    F44yrs young 5'7" SW172/CW152/GW140
    restart date december 08, 2009!
    1st mini-goal: 160 lbs - reached Jan 05, 2010
    2nd mini-goal: 155 lbs - reached Feb 02, 2010
    3rd mini-goal: 150 lbs
    4th mini-goal: 145 lbs
    GOAL : 140 lbs :chillpill:dancingba:dancing:

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    • #3
      Re: First Quarter Overview

      Great post, thanks



      41 pounds down and counting

      If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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      • #4
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        congratulations!!!
        HW223/CW150?/GW135

        Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
        Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
        Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
        Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
        Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
        Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
        Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
        Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
        Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
        NEW Mini Goal: 145
        FINAL GOAL: 135




        START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140

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        • #5
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          Aloha Pink, You are an inspiration to me, and us all. We are all proud of your accomplishment. 30 pounds down and a change in life that led to such a positive outcome.
          Have sympathy for others, be tolerant. I bet those super-sizers will be coming over to your desk and asking you about the secret to success. You will have a lot to share! It needs to be the right time in their lives for them to take a chance on Atkins.
          Peace!
          ReStart Date: 3/14/08


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          • #6
            Re: First Quarter Overview

            Wonderful, wonderful post! And I love that you called it the first quarter review! I also started at the beginning of January and I'm also 30 lbs down. What a wonderful first quarter we have had! You said "I think one good thing leads to the next. It is not a coincidence, we make these things happen." I totally agree with you and I love that philosophy. Congratulations for all the good things you are making happen for your life!
            ~Amy~

            5'7", 24 years old
            (Re-)Starting Weight- 225-- Current Weight- 164.5 -- Goal Weight- 150

            1st mini goal- 200lbs : Met 5 March 2008!l 2nd mini goal- 185lbs : Met 3 December 2008!l 3rd mini goal- 170lbs: Met 5 February 2009! l 4th mini goal- 160lbs l Goal!- 150lbs




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            • #7
              Re: First Quarter Overview

              Originally posted by PinkWoman
              I would like to start by thanking everyone. Sometimes it is the tiniest comment made in a post that helps someone else out. Whether it is realizing you are not alone in a particular struggle or hunting for an answer that is right there in a post. I have found several nuggets of information I was hunting for just by reading. You have all contributed to helping me lose some bad attitudes!

              I have been back on Atkins since Jan 1/08. I have never felt better, slept better, had more energy or been happier. I turned 40, am learning to play guitar and started picking myself up off the floor. 2007 was just a very difficult year. I was glad it was over, and decided to make some changes. I have lost almost 30 pounds in 90 days! I will post a new photo when I hit 30 pounds off.

              I believe that as a direct result of all of the above, I walked into a job interview 3 weeks ago feeling like I was shining. I wore a fabulous outfit that was not new, it just had never fit me so well. I knocked the interview right out of the park and landed the job. It is with a group of about 25 thirty-somethings and forty-somethings and I think I will be quite happy there. I am still settling in, but things feel right.

              I am shocked at the number of people who race through the closest drive-thru every day for lunch. The burger-fries-pop combos are brought back to their desks to eat. Yes, every day. Yikes! The carbs/fat/sugar/cost blow my mind. Day after day, I eat my combinations of broccoli florets, dip, hard boiled eggs, cheese cubes, left over roast beef/chicken/pork, cucumber or raw green beans. I love my lunch! No mid-afternoon sleepies for me! I am pocketing $50 per week to spend on my holiday in May. I just sit and smile (and continue to lose weight) because I know that this is the right choice for me. They can eat that stuff and think it is good. Blegch!

              I think one good thing leads to the next. It is not a coincidence, we make these things happen. Thanks for all your support. Sadly, the IT department watches my every move at work, so I can only post from home. Evenings are very short, I'll catch up on week-ends! You all rock.
              YOU rock!!!! KUTGW! And keep inspiring the rest of us!


              RE-INDUCTION, 2/20/08: sw275/cw269/fw170
              22/22/8
              3/7/08= 269 4/15/08= 5/2/08= 5/30/08= 6/27/08= 7/25/08= 8/22/08= 9/19/08=

              7.5/100 Miles walked, swam or biked,
              in April Mileage Challenge
              25/300 Push-ups in April Push Up Challenge
              0/400 Squats in April Squat Challenge
              100ozs water a day/April Water Challenge
              0/30lbs.
              146/2,880 mins. Century Club Fitness Challenge

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