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    WHY I visit this Board....

    Yesterday, I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in some years. His comment to me wasn't unusual ("Mark, you look like you've lost some weight, what are you doing?").

    After answering "Atkins" I unfortunately received another not-so-unusual comment of "Oh, I've heard that works at first, but people can't seem to stay on it for too long." I was ok with that, but then he added...

    "I also understand there is concern for hardening of artery walls."

    Later last evening, I thought to myself, why do people need to be a buzz-kill? Are people more interested in deflating others (probably to "inflate" themselves?). I doubt he was truly concerned about my artery walls since I didn't hear boo from him when I was obese and a walking heart-attack time bomb.

    This friend is an oncologist, and I expected more from him. I ended the conversation with a pleasant good bye and I still do value his friendship....

    ....flash forward to today.

    I'm reading the comments from my "current" weight pic posted on the 8/22 thread ( http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=47936 ).

    The comments from this Board are nothing but positive. I feel great and super-motivated after reading the replies. It keeps me coming back and keeps me on track to taking better care of myself. Thank you all.

    I do value this Board and its good folks too.
    Mark

    SW: 285 lbs
    CW: 223 lbs
    GW: 189 lbs

    Height 6'1"

    Goal BMI 24.9
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    Re: WHY I visit this Board....

    I visit this board because without it, I would have quit a long time ago...Where else can you get this much support a part from therapy???

    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: WHY I visit this Board....

      This board is definitely awesome. I love it
      F/34/5'7"

      Highest Weight: 346
      Current weight 04/17/10: 294.6
      Goals:299/274/249/224/199

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      • #4
        Re: WHY I visit this Board....

        Kudos to you Mark for not feeding into his know-it-all attitude. I too have run into a bit of negativity from those who think they know..but let me assure you---no matter what ---I'm sticking around!!!! I just recently re-joined..was one of the "quitters" he talked about...but what your friend fails to understand that some of us have to go out for some more of that familiar pain---the comforting pain of overindulgence ---until the pain of staying "FAT"---the pain of being UNHEALTHY---and the pain that comes with the feeling of hopelessness all become more painful than the familiare pain of overindulging and having no control. I feel good--no GREAT!!--because I am finally in a stage of change in an area of my life where I thought I would never be in control. And no matter what your friend thinks or says..you are in control of your liife your health and your choices. Keep walking towards the applause that we receive in this Board...and thnks for letting me share!!!!!



        SW--211
        CW--202 (going up and down)
        GW--150

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        • #5
          Re: WHY I visit this Board....

          You're right, this board is filled with exceptionally wonderful people who know that friendship and teamwork go hand in hand to achieve all our goals. The people here are like a big family - its like coming home each day to be embraced with positive vibes and understanding people.
          Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



          Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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          • #6
            Re: WHY I visit this Board....

            Ahhh Yes, Isn't that the truth. Where else can you find such a large group of people who have been down the same road as you, struggled with temptation and understood that temptation, understood it's not about the mistaken belief of "just eat less", uncontrollable cravings, self doubt, lack of self esteem, etc. Unless a person has been down this road, they just don't understand. They don't understand you need a cheering section to pull yourself back up when you slide, instead of head shaking and tsk tsk tsk. We are all here for each other, and I will continue to be here long after I make goal !!!
            (and yes, I think some people see us as a threat as we loose weight)
            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!!!) -

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            • #7
              Re: WHY I visit this Board....

              thanks for your post! let's just not let those naysayers rain on our parade and let the evidence speak for itself....i LOVE this board!!! keep up the good work and keep coming back here.....yeah, we are a lot of fun!





              started atkins 2/18/07
              5'7"........193/150/150

              "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
              "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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              • #8
                Re: WHY I visit this Board....

                I get what you're saying, but you have to think about something....how many times have you been able to tell a fat person to lose weight? Even if they're your friends? Weight is a touchy issue and even some doctors are careful in wording "you need to lose weight."

                Anyway, I agree that there is a lot of support on this board. I think many of us would have stopped doing atkins by now if it wasn't for the support we receive from one another.




                F


                My Journey

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                • #9
                  Re: WHY I visit this Board....

                  I love this board! I read about the successes of others to motivate me towards my own. This is now my way of life. Others may not always agree with Atkins, but everyone has to find what works for them. This works for me!
                  F/44yrs/5'5"

                  206.5/158/140



























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                  • #10
                    Re: WHY I visit this Board....

                    I know I don't post often, but I read all the time and lurk. I come here for answers and always find them. The support, motivation andpick-me-ups are always here. cheers to everyone!!!

                    Lucia
                    Runnwme
                    Started 6/17/07
                    140/129/105




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                    • #11
                      Re: WHY I visit this Board....

                      ignorance is bliss. no one is interested until they see you totally transformed. he'll be asking you questions in a few months when he's crazy impressed, and if he never does oh well, YOU KNOW what works. FABULOUS JOB!
                      30/F/5'6"
                      Start Weight 245+lbs. in January 2004
                      rerererererestart 6/08/2007 @ 185
                      6.2 FEET of FAT GONE
                      In MY JOURNAL, you can say BOOBIES!





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