Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

[rene4205]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

Sorry, I missed the info on your sig. You have maintained this WOL, WOE for a long time. That just goes to show that it can be maintained for life!!!!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

Sorry, I missed the info on your sig. You have maintained this WOL, WOE for a long time. That just goes to show that it can be maintained for life!!!!

Absolutely it can Rene! And the longer you do it, the easier it gets, believe me.

I live in Italy, which many would think is not the easiest place to do Atkins. I certainly didn't start with the intention of giving up pasta, pizza, bread etc. permanently... yet it somehow happened, all by itself! No one could be happier than I am at the way I eat now... which still amazes me when I think what a carb glutton I was.

It really is true that the best (probably the only) way to keep the weight off is to make this a lifestyle change. If you slowly (when in OWL) find the things you love and good substitutions for the things you no longer eat, then it becomes simplicity itself.

If I can do it, anyone can!

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

wow! you sure are pretty!

Where in washington are you from?

[Twinkie_30]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

you are really so beautiful. i am already picturing you in your wedding dress with your hair pinned up atop a slender neck and shoulders. you must post your wedding pics here. you will make it and you need to be proud that you took the right decision.
if you have any question and i mean anything......... from recipes to cravings to constipation (lol), just post it here. everyone responds with so much information that i can honestly say this board deserves all the credit in keeping me motivated and well informed.

best of luck and be prepared to enjoy the induction weight losssss!

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

it was killing me that i couldn't think of who you resembled...

its Charlize Theron

[rene4205]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

Carbless-in-Seattle; Charlize theron! you're sweet, that must be a good picture believe me nothing close in real life! lol. But thank you. I am living in Pullman Wa right now, I live on the border of Idaho. I am from Moscow.
I love Seattle, my Fiance and I had a nice mini-vaca there and went to see A fine frenzy at the High Dive. We had so much fun. I bet you love living there.

[rene4205]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

you are really so beautiful. i am already picturing you in your wedding dress with your hair pinned up atop a slender neck and shoulders. you must post your wedding pics here. you will make it and you need to be proud that you took the right decision.
if you have any question and i mean anything......... from recipes to cravings to constipation (lol), just post it here. everyone responds with so much information that i can honestly say this board deserves all the credit in keeping me motivated and well informed.

best of luck and be prepared to enjoy the induction weight losssss!

You have no idea how much your kind words have affected me. Thank you for your support and for offering your help with this. I am really looking forward to posting wedding photos of a slimmer happier future me. I know that skinny girl is in there somewhere, I just have to find her!

I am so glad I made the decision to post on these boards. It truly made all the difference for me. I have read these post for almost a year now and never joined in on the fun. Little did I know that all I had to do was post and let my story out to truly realize that I could begin this WOL/WOE. If there is someone out there just reading these posts I encourage you to take the first step and introduce yourself. It really makes you feel apart of a bigger picture, with people going through the same thing you are. Okay I'll stop rambling now

Thank you! -Rene

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

Carbless-in-Seattle; Charlize theron! you're sweet, that must be a good picture believe me nothing close in real life! lol. But thank you. I am living in Pullman Wa right now, I live on the border of Idaho. I am from Moscow.
I love Seattle, my Fiance and I had a nice mini-vaca there and went to see A fine frenzy at the High Dive. We had so much fun. I bet you love living there.

that's awesome! I love Pullman...been there quite a few times to visit friends who go to WSU. My parents actually went to the university of Idaho, and I once lived in Moscow. Small town in a small world I guess. I actually don't live IN seattle, but the Bellevue/Issaquah border. I love going into seattle though, and visit the High Dive often, it's a lot of fun!

[blueberrylady]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

Jenivieve, I get cravings from diet soda too but i consider my caffeine-free coke a real treat so I only allow myself one day and that's at night half an hour or so before I go to bed, that way I sleep through the cravings. It works for me!

Rene, congratulations! You can do it. Just remember, Atkins is a gift, not a punishment. The only thing you're missing out on, is fat.

[PrissyPants]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

You look great. Congrats on starting Atkins!

[Andiepie81]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

I hear ya, I hear ya, I hear ya! I too was ashamed to go in stores or out in public. I was even sad for my husband to be seen with me, thinking "isnt he mortified?" You are a pretty lady and will be stunning on your wedding day. Hang in there, it may be hard at times believe me I know. I have fallen off numerous times. The energy will kick in soon. You can do this!

[amberpenny]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

WE can do this together !!! You are such a pretty girl~! WElcome and Congrats Girl

[TheDogAteMyName]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

I just have to say, you are truly beautiful! Downright gorgeous!

[rene4205]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

Hi everyone.

I really want to say that everyones comments have truly touched me and have over the course of the last few weeks changed the way I feel about myself. You are all so nice and I feel like it was fate to find these boards. I don't have much of a support system here, everyone I know is pretty thin and can eat whatever. So it feels good to come on and read other people's struggles and acheivements. I don't post a lot but I am on here reading every day. I need to work on this more.

My loss so far is slow and steady. I have pcos and lose weight very slowly so I was expecting a 1 or 2 pound a week loss and so far average 2.3 lb a week. I am 237.5 now and I hope I reach my first mini goal of 236 next week. This is also going to signify the 50 pound loss mark for me as well as half way to my goal! Very excited.

Hugs, Rene

[alexandra22]

Re: Before pics and info, started Induction on 5/20/08

Oh my goodness. You are SO pretty I'm actually jealous of you. Your face is literally flawless, I love your hair and eyes and teeth!

Congratulations on getting married soon! I know you can achieve your goal and fit into that size 16 in time. And 4.5 lbs is AWESOME. You go girl!