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  • #1

    New Here ...

    I'm very new to this forum. Still tryin' to navigate my way around. I still can't figure out how to put my pics in my post. I started Atkins yesterday. I hope I will achieve my goal. I know it wil be hard cuz I have been heavyset most of my life ....

    Good luck to me ...
    sigpic

    START DATE 11-2-09

    HEIGHT - 5'2'
    START WEIGHT - 218
    CURRENT WEIGHT - 207
    POUNDS LOST - 11

    GOAL WEIGHT - 140



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  • #2
    Re: New Here ...

    Welcome to the Atkins Board.

    Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise starting today and take a multi-vitamin. If you haven't already, read the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). Many of the challenges will be starting the first of the month, look around to see if there are any that interest you.

    Eat ONLY the foods on the acceptable food list. If a food isn't on the acceptable food list you shouldn't be eating it until you are on that Rung of the plan.     (What foods can be eaten on Induction?)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html. You'll find wonderful recipes here: just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with. Vary your meals so you don't get tired of eating the same thing over and over -- we have too many choices for that to happen.

    http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
    (Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html     (Induction recipes)
    (Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html     (Induction Recipe Basics).

    Many of us use www.Fitday.com to track our food so we know what our carb totals are for the day. It's important you know what you are eating and how many carbs you are taking in each day.


    If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you!
    Carole
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    7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge



    DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
    Join us for the May Water Challenge!


    PLEASE


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    • #3
      Re: New Here ...

      You'll do great. I started Atkins 6 days ago, and I've lost 9 pounds so far. I have a goal of losing 96 pounds, so I've got a ways to go. Some of the things that have helped me stay motivated and excited about the process are:
      1. The Recipes: Follow the link that Carole posted above. I've got some great ones that I've tried, let me know if you ever want me to forward them to you.
      2. Join the Challenges: I've joined the water challenge and the biggest loser challenge. They help to keep you accountable while 'forcing' you to do things (like drinking water) that one may not do enough of.
      3. Visit the site Daily: Looking at the before & after pictures and reading the success and mishaps that others are going through is daily motivation.

      We can all do it, if we prepare and persevere. I'm cheering you on as you move towards the finish line. Don't Give Up!
      GW: 165
      SW: 261 09/25/09
      1st Mini Goal: 249 lbs. Met 10/04/09
      2nd Mini Goal: 241 lbs. Met 11/08/09
      ReStart Date: 01/26/10
      CW: 245 lbs.
      1st Mini Goal: 240 lbs.

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      • #4
        Re: New Here ...

        *Waves*

        I have been on Atkins for a little over 2 months and have lost 16 pounds! You are going to do great
        Kristy

        Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/findingkristy

        Blog - http://www.addicted2carbs.com



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        • #5
          Re: New Here ...

          ok, ok i give up i just can't figure out how to place pics in the posts that i post .... u can see my before album in the link below the forums link in
          "all albums" ...... lol ..
          sigpic

          START DATE 11-2-09

          HEIGHT - 5'2'
          START WEIGHT - 218
          CURRENT WEIGHT - 207
          POUNDS LOST - 11

          GOAL WEIGHT - 140



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          • #6
            Re: New Here ...

            Hiya and welcome!
            If you look at the thread list for this forum, there's a good sticky explaining how to post pics.
            I use photobucket and find it works well.
            Before and after:






            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
            F/56yrs/5'.4"
            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            • #7
              Re: New Here ...

              I was in the same place as you are this time last year, I've always grew up being heavy, it just runs in the family, but you can do it. You will get wonderful support here on this site, just keep you head up and stay strong and you will soon see a difference.


              1st mini goal 157 10/15/08
              2nd mini goal 150
              3rd mini goal 145
              final goal 135

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              • #8
                Re: New Here ...

                im sure you will do great! Good Luck









                F/24/5'7

                Start: 257 (04-26-10)
                Mini Goal 1: 245
                Mini Goal 2: 235
                Mini Goal 3: 225
                Mini Goal 4: 215
                Mini Goal 5: 205
                Mini Goal 6: 195
                Mini Goal 7: 185
                FINAL GOAL: 175

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                • #9
                  Re: New Here ...

                  We are the same height and similar goal weight (though I started a little higher). You can do it and the support here is wonderful! I also use photobucket for images. It's free and easy to use. Once you upload the photos, you can click on your image to get the code that you would insert into the message.

                  Good luck with your weightloss, you are off to a good start!
                  ----lizajayne----
                  Before and after pics here
                  Height 5'2"
                  SW mid. Jan '09 - 230
                  mini goal by mid. Aug '09 (50%) - 180 (met 8/21!)
                  mini goal by XMAS '09 (no longer obese) - 165 (met 12/8!)
                  mini goal (75%) - 155 (met 3/20)
                  mini goal - 150 (met 4/23)
                  CW April 27 '10 - 149.7
                  mini goal - 140
                  mini goal - 136 (no longer overweight)
                  final GW - 130

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                  • #10
                    Re: New Here ...

                    Thanks much for the encouraging words ... this is a great challenge for me to change the way I eat compared to what I used to.

                    Today is officially my first full week on Atkins and so far I have lost 5 pounds ( give or take ) ... lol Hopefully that is a good pace . I seem to think I am resistant.

                    ON TO WEEK TWOOOOOO
                    Last edited by goldcar2222; October 6, 2009, 05:22 PM.
                    sigpic

                    START DATE 11-2-09

                    HEIGHT - 5'2'
                    START WEIGHT - 218
                    CURRENT WEIGHT - 207
                    POUNDS LOST - 11

                    GOAL WEIGHT - 140



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                    • #11
                      Re: New Here ...

                      Congratulations! Keep going strong!
                      GW: 165
                      SW: 261 09/25/09
                      1st Mini Goal: 249 lbs. Met 10/04/09
                      2nd Mini Goal: 241 lbs. Met 11/08/09
                      ReStart Date: 01/26/10
                      CW: 245 lbs.
                      1st Mini Goal: 240 lbs.

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                      • #12
                        Re: New Here ...

                        you're doing just fine. I think the first 2 weeks I only lost 7lbs total. It was very slow (or so I thought). I lose about a pound a week now, being about 9 months in to it. Just drink your water, take your vitamins, and keep moving and things will be fine.
                        ----lizajayne----
                        Before and after pics here
                        Height 5'2"
                        SW mid. Jan '09 - 230
                        mini goal by mid. Aug '09 (50%) - 180 (met 8/21!)
                        mini goal by XMAS '09 (no longer obese) - 165 (met 12/8!)
                        mini goal (75%) - 155 (met 3/20)
                        mini goal - 150 (met 4/23)
                        CW April 27 '10 - 149.7
                        mini goal - 140
                        mini goal - 136 (no longer overweight)
                        final GW - 130

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                        • #13
                          Re: New Here ...

                          Doing well so far keep it up.

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