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I am starting Atkin's today. This is the first time in years that I am going to do this. I was going to start on Nov 1st but went to the doctor and weighed in 407lbs. The last time I weigh myself I was 393 and I was like 375 2 months ago. I have had enough. My blood pressure is through the roof which usually it's not and my GERD is acting up. I cant function like I use to. Well today is it. I have done it before and had success and I will do it again. I will do it now before I spend another day looknig and feeling as I do. I need friends and support. I am here bearing it all to you so that I can meet people that understand.
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Hello and welcome! Be sure to read the book, we use the 2002 edition of Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution which you will see called DANDR on the site.
Be prepared for your life to change little by little
Rosie
5 ft 6
Start 165
Mini goal 150
Mini goal 140
Goal 133
"Fat is the only substance that won't have an impact on your blood sugar." DANDR, ch 5
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Welcome!J.
"Your life will never change until you change your choices."
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I am going to read the book again but I have read it before in its entirety when I lost 40lbs in 3 months I went off of it and now 8 years later, I am out of control.Comment
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Make sure it's the 2002 edition.
8 years ago you probably read the 1999 version. Things have changed!J.
"Your life will never change until you change your choices."
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The book we follow here at ADBB is Dr.Atkins New Diet Revolution that was published in 2002. There were some changes in the editions. All advice here is based on that book.
Good luck to you.
Check out the Century club and their roll call. Maybe a place you'd like to hang out.
Welcome. Nice to have you here.Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"
May Challenges 2010
Push-ups: 450/800
Abs: 850/1900
Squats: 650/1200
Lunges: 500/1000
Strength: 490/1200
Running: 50/100 km
2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned
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Thanks I am going to pick it up. I will check that group out to. Thank you so muchComment
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No day like today! Just focus on the plan...water/movement/healthy food, you will feel betting in no time! Good Luck.sigpic
50/F/5'7" * ANA Start 2/1/09 * ADBB Start 9/2/09
Journal http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journey.html
Weight Loss Afghan http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ss-afghan.html
May Challenges: Squats 700/2000 ~ Situps 630/1600 ~ Pushups 210/600 ~ Lunges 210/400 ~ Petronas Twin Towers 176/190 ~Miles 27/120 ~ Strength Training 90/250 ~ Route 66 Illinois 178/250
Mini-goals:
240lbs - 4/9/2009
230lbs - 9/24/2009
220lbs -
Size 16 -
BMI 30 -
Get Wedding Ring off finger !
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Welcome LUV!!!!
You've come to the right place! The people here really are wonderful. There are so many different ways to get support. Definitely check out the Century Club, they are very sweet people. Also, there are various challenges you can join like water challenges, walking challenges, etc. Also, you can blog here and the people who also blog and comment are VERY encouraging and sweet. It is a helpful way to see how you progress, how you feel, and to get things off your chest and get advice.
My best piece of advice is to expect the bad days. You will have them. You will fall off the wagon at least once on your journey. Simply plan on it happening and when it does force yourself to stop at THAT MEAL. Don't allow yourself to do the ever popular "well, I'll start over tomorrow" or "I'll start back on Induction on Monday and pig out this weekend". If you have that donut this morning you should be having salad and eggs for lunch. The longer you wait to jump on that wagon again the further you have to run to catch up with it
But you will have enormous support here, Luv, from people who have gone through what you are going through and know how best to support you
HUGS!Bellajgw aka Jacqui
242/223/140
Mini-Goal 1: 229 MET on 02/08/10
Mini-Goal 2: 219
Mini-Goal 3: 209
Mini-Goal 4: 199
Mini-Goal 5: 189
Mini-Goal 6: 179
Mini-Goal 7: 169
Mini-Goal 8: 159Comment
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Congrats to you for starting!!!
I predict that you will drop mega pounds fast over induction. Post as often as you can as we are ALL here for you!!!!Comment
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Congratulations LUV on your wise choice to start immediately. You will read alot of great advice, and I must say, the advice you got from Bellajgw aka Jacqui, advice was spot on. Just like any addiction, take it one meal (step) at a time and you will succeed. Best wishes on your journey.MAY 2010 Challenges
ABS-1200, Squats-1200, Lunges-400, PushUps-700, Stability Ball-250 mins,
I weigh once a week, Mondays !
re-started 10/12/09 -F/55/5'9" -(July 14-265) 252/206/170
Goals
240 (nice round number)-Yippee 238.5 on 11-16-09
226 (where I was when I fell off the wagon) - 01-03-10
210 (another round number) -04/09/10
199 (Onedurland!!!) -Comment
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Thank you everyone for your warm welcome. It definitely is appreciated and I just to let you know I picked up DANDR at the library.Comment
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