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  • #1

    Why so SERIOUS???

    Hi there (again),

    Just wanted to say how lovely everyone on here is. Prior to finding here I visited another 'low carb' forum (not mentioning which im afraid); and rather than support people I found it quite intimidating!

    Im sure we are ALL aware of how much Dr A knew about 'his stuff' and that is why we are all here, but on the other 'forum' I found that even newbies who were questioning things were almost being BULLIED by the members, it wasnt like a 'lifestyle/diet/health/ forum' it was more like a CULT!
    Dont know if anyone else has come across this sort of thing?

    I was so petterebed (eh? lol), I didnt post past my hello thread.

    On here, even though we all go 'by the book' people are STILL open and will DISCUSS things. We are all aware how research can change things anyway!

    So thank you for being welcoming and thank you for being HELPFUL!!

    Hugs xx
    Chelle xx




    FEMALE


    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookb...ookbook=123345

    ATKINS START DATE -- JULY 19TH 2009

    WEIGHT 166 LBS :duh:

    3RD AUGUST
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:WEIGHT 157LB!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

    11th AUGUST
    WEIGHT 153LB!!!!!
    :rotfl:

    TARGET 120lbs :rotfl:

    19TH JULY
    BUST 41" - WAIST 39" - HIPS 41"
    1ST AUGUST
    BUST 40" - WAIST 37" - HIPS 40" :clapping:
    11TH AUGUST
    BUST 40" = WAIST 34" - HIPS 39.5" :rotfl:


    Mini Goal 1 = 156lbs - SMASHED - 11TH AUGUST 2009! :neenernee
    Mini Goal 2 = 146lbs
    Mini Goal 3 = 136lbs
    Mini Goal 4 = 126lbs
    Mini Goal 5 = 120lbs

    'You should NEVER regret ANYTHING in life. EVERYTHING you have done up to TODAY paves they way for the person you will be TOMMORROW!'
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  • #2
    Re: Why so SERIOUS???

    Originally posted by chellybobs View Post
    I was so petterebed (eh? lol), I didnt post past my hello thread.
    I don't know what that means, but it does not sound like a good thing.

    When I was looking into Atkins, I checked out two other message boards (one for Atkins specifically and the other for low carb) and geezaloo, even for a message board veteran, I was intimidated. Just did not get any kind of warm, fuzzy feeling from either of them. A lot of nastiness too.

    Then I found this board. Thank goodness! I've learned so much in the short time I've been here. And the people are very nice too.
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    • #3
      Re: Why so SERIOUS???

      Originally posted by chellybobs View Post
      Hi there (again)
      I was so petterebed (eh? lol)
      I think she meant "perturbed", but you never know with those brits though. They make up words.

      I like it here. Its nice and friendly here, quite a bit different from many other forums out there.
      Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale Carnegie

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      • #4
        Re: Why so SERIOUS???

        Originally posted by arcticsp2003 View Post
        I think she meant "perturbed", but you never know with those brits though. They make up words.

        I like it here. Its nice and friendly here, quite a bit different from many other forums out there.
        Hey be careful what you say, im coming over to the states in october so im sure i can find you, its not much bigger than Wales is it???? lmao!!!
        Yes Dear I did mean that, now i must change my sons NAPPY (daiper), ill go and get them out of the BOOT (trunk) of our car and the I'll go for a drive on the MOTORWAY (freeway)

        I did mean the word you said yes hun xxx

        BIG HUGS!!!

        Chelle xx




        FEMALE


        http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookb...ookbook=123345

        ATKINS START DATE -- JULY 19TH 2009

        WEIGHT 166 LBS :duh:

        3RD AUGUST
        :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:WEIGHT 157LB!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

        11th AUGUST
        WEIGHT 153LB!!!!!
        :rotfl:

        TARGET 120lbs :rotfl:

        19TH JULY
        BUST 41" - WAIST 39" - HIPS 41"
        1ST AUGUST
        BUST 40" - WAIST 37" - HIPS 40" :clapping:
        11TH AUGUST
        BUST 40" = WAIST 34" - HIPS 39.5" :rotfl:


        Mini Goal 1 = 156lbs - SMASHED - 11TH AUGUST 2009! :neenernee
        Mini Goal 2 = 146lbs
        Mini Goal 3 = 136lbs
        Mini Goal 4 = 126lbs
        Mini Goal 5 = 120lbs

        'You should NEVER regret ANYTHING in life. EVERYTHING you have done up to TODAY paves they way for the person you will be TOMMORROW!'

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        • #5
          Re: Why so SERIOUS???

          I'm not sure what other forums you guys visited but I'm on this one and another one. Those are the only 2 I could find that had any kind of traffic.
          I must say, both this one and the other one are so friendly and helpful but if you happen to visit at the wrong time you could posibly be put off by certain threads that take a wrong turn.
          My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
          ~Orson Welles




          Everytime I am tempted to use food to satisfy my frustrated desires, build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, I will remember,
          That even though I overeat in private, my excess poundage is there for all the world to see.
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          • #6
            Re: Why so SERIOUS???

            Carole, i think i may have put the title of the thread out of context ' why so serious' applied to the previous forum i went on, i was praising this one for being accurate, and sensible in a friendly, kind way to people. sorry if it got missconstrued (there i go again with another word i dont know how to spell , must use spell shek!! lol)
            Chelle x




            FEMALE


            http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookb...ookbook=123345

            ATKINS START DATE -- JULY 19TH 2009

            WEIGHT 166 LBS :duh:

            3RD AUGUST
            :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:WEIGHT 157LB!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

            11th AUGUST
            WEIGHT 153LB!!!!!
            :rotfl:

            TARGET 120lbs :rotfl:

            19TH JULY
            BUST 41" - WAIST 39" - HIPS 41"
            1ST AUGUST
            BUST 40" - WAIST 37" - HIPS 40" :clapping:
            11TH AUGUST
            BUST 40" = WAIST 34" - HIPS 39.5" :rotfl:


            Mini Goal 1 = 156lbs - SMASHED - 11TH AUGUST 2009! :neenernee
            Mini Goal 2 = 146lbs
            Mini Goal 3 = 136lbs
            Mini Goal 4 = 126lbs
            Mini Goal 5 = 120lbs

            'You should NEVER regret ANYTHING in life. EVERYTHING you have done up to TODAY paves they way for the person you will be TOMMORROW!'

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            • #7
              Re: Why so SERIOUS???

              Originally posted by chellybobs View Post
              Carole, i think i may have put the title of the thread out of context ' why so serious' applied to the previous forum i went on, i was praising this one for being accurate, and sensible in a friendly, kind way to people. sorry if it got missconstrued (there i go again with another word i dont know how to spell , must use spell shek!! lol)
              Chelle x

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              • #8
                Re: Why so SERIOUS???

                Originally posted by chellybobs View Post
                Hey be careful what you say, im coming over to the states in october so im sure i can find you, its not much bigger than Wales is it???? lmao!!!
                Yes Dear I did mean that, now i must change my sons NAPPY (daiper), ill go and get them out of the BOOT (trunk) of our car and the I'll go for a drive on the MOTORWAY (freeway)

                I did mean the word you said yes hun xxx

                BIG HUGS!!!

                Chelle xx
                Ah, Wales it ain't as big as Texas!....
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                • #9
                  Re: Why so SERIOUS???

                  Aaah Carole, i didnt mean you personally xxx no offence meant xx




                  FEMALE


                  http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookb...ookbook=123345

                  ATKINS START DATE -- JULY 19TH 2009

                  WEIGHT 166 LBS :duh:

                  3RD AUGUST
                  :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:WEIGHT 157LB!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

                  11th AUGUST
                  WEIGHT 153LB!!!!!
                  :rotfl:

                  TARGET 120lbs :rotfl:

                  19TH JULY
                  BUST 41" - WAIST 39" - HIPS 41"
                  1ST AUGUST
                  BUST 40" - WAIST 37" - HIPS 40" :clapping:
                  11TH AUGUST
                  BUST 40" = WAIST 34" - HIPS 39.5" :rotfl:


                  Mini Goal 1 = 156lbs - SMASHED - 11TH AUGUST 2009! :neenernee
                  Mini Goal 2 = 146lbs
                  Mini Goal 3 = 136lbs
                  Mini Goal 4 = 126lbs
                  Mini Goal 5 = 120lbs

                  'You should NEVER regret ANYTHING in life. EVERYTHING you have done up to TODAY paves they way for the person you will be TOMMORROW!'

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                  • #10
                    Re: Why so SERIOUS???

                    Originally posted by chellybobs View Post
                    Carole, i think i may have put the title of the thread out of context ' why so serious' applied to the previous forum i went on, i was praising this one for being accurate, and sensible in a friendly, kind way to people. sorry if it got missconstrued (there i go again with another word i dont know how to spell , must use spell shek!! lol)
                    Chelle x
                    hahaha - i clicked on this because I've seen the latest Batman movie too many times and DH LOVES the Joker as portrayed by Heath Ledger - and that was his 'thing' in the movie. :P

                    why so serious?
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                    • #11
                      Re: Why so SERIOUS???

                      Everyone here is very helpful and supportive. By the same token they don't let ya get away with any nonsense either. Which is why I came back from a recent trip into SugarBusters! land. It's a kind of tough love around here. All the help, support, pats on the back you need. Good bunch of folks here.





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                      • #12
                        Re: Why so SERIOUS???

                        I started out on a "pay" diet site, but anyone that took the Atkins Diet seriously was lovingly (not) referred to as an Atkins ****edit to add: what they called us is obviously an ADBB no-no). Even the paid counselors would say it was okay to cheat on induction if a birthday, wedding or party came up.

                        Then I found another free one, but they didn't take it very seriously at all, and we were shouted down if we tried to stick to the rules. On that forum I met a very devout and personable Atkins follower (from the UK) and followed her to here.

                        For a while I visited both sites, but this one is home and I like that we follow one book and try to go by the rules. I haven't been to that other site in at least a year.

                        Anyway, we're glad to have you back, even if you are from the UK!


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                        • #13
                          Re: Why so SERIOUS???

                          I must confess that the curious person in me is intrigued by all these references to mysterious "other" low-carb sites!

                          I found this site first. In searching, I then found another site that seemed to be full of very fun, kind people who unfortunately didn't seem to take Atkins very seriously. Many of the posts I read wandered off-topic and cheating or switching to other plans (SB, etc.) was perfectly acceptable. I don't judge anyone for such things because everyone pursues a different path in life, but given that I was trying to get and stay on track, I needed more discipline than that.

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