Hello - Where are the dudes?

[eissakha]

Hi all,

I just joined this board and I am excited to be here. I started Atkins again for the second time last week. One thing I see mostly on this site are lovely women but where are the guys?

No disrespect to women but I am a dude and I want to hear from other men on this site.

Reply to me and tell me your stories of success, misery, or just say Hi.

Have a great day.

Edwin

[momtomany1]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

We have dudes! Frankenspine, Gman, Gbigdruglord.. plenty dudes. They are all kicking but in the exercise challenges and wow-ing us with their incredible cholesterol numbers.

Welcome, don't worry.. you'll have guys to hang out with!

[Bringy98]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

We're here man. hahaha you just see a lot of women posting and such. I had the same feeling when I first join but guys are here don't worry. I'm one of them =p

[TheMasterMind776]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

I have your back bro. I'm here!

[JimboK]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

I'm with you, my man.

Yeah, the estrogen level in these parts is pretty high, isn't it? Reminds me of a conversation I had with two colleagues recently, husband and wife, the latter with three daughters from her previous marriage. I asked her about her personalized license plate when I saw it: E OCEAN. It was for estrogen ocean, and it's what she told him to expect to be in when they married.

[eissakha]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

Alright. Now I don't feel alone.

Thanks.

[billbazz]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

Welcome Aboard!

I've been on this board since day 1
it has supplied some real inspiration and motivation.

best of luck and I'm only a P/M away to answer any questions or concerns
you may have as you start this way of life.



Best Regards

[Lyssie]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

I feel like most of the mens hide... I can't say I blame you guys, between the TOM questions, and the sodium, and the scale business.

Except in exercise challenges, somehow you guys always show up there more than anywhere else...

[Minofex1]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

I am with you, Edwin! There are a lot of other men who are lurking in the background but as you can see, they will step to the forefront to support our fellow man!

I have been on the Board since July 2008 and have made drastic changes. Since that time I have only lost 39 – 40lbs. but the way I look is dramatically different. I get compliments all the time and people constantly ask what I have been doing. Basically, I tell them a lot of nutritional changes and even more physical fitness. I dropped 10 pants sizes. Dude, I went from size HUMUNGOUS 56 to size 46 (which is still to big). Even though I am still at 308, it will be no time before I reach my goal of 246 (260-270 when I fully engage my weight-training regimen!). Stay around the ADBB and take lots of pictures so you can actually see your progress. Remember, don’t let food be your purpose but let it be your FUEL!

Regards,
Minofex1

[Chef Kevin]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

Yet another male he to hike my leg on the fire plug... so to speak....

[Jace]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

Welcome to Edwin!

As you can see, we're here you just need to ask us to crawl out of the woodwork lol...when our fellow men have problems we tend to respond with alacrity.

All the best on your weight loss journey!

~Far la bella figura!

[fabulis1]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

I'm female, but tend to relate better with guys. My husband and I hunt, fish, trap shoot, all those guy things together and I always feel like the odd one in the group.

I love to talk about those things--any guys interested in sharing their hunting stories from the weekend? 'tis that time of year.

[Labarum]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

We are not a talkative lot.

Welcome.

[rweeks]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

I agree with your observation. There aren't as many men as women on these boards. It is the same at Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, or any other "diet" meeting place. Men by nature do not talk about these things publicly and seek support. Men tend to suffer in silence. I applaud all of the men on this site for coming forward and sharing your successes, failures, thoughts, and concerns. This is a recipe for success for all of us. More men surfing the net will happen across this site (and others) and be more willing to contribute. Just my two cents. Happy Thanksgiving.

[Mommy2LittleMissBellaBre]

Re: Hello - Where are the dudes?

Well im deff not a dude But i Wanted to Welcome you, good luck!.. have a great holiday!