Thank you ADBB Moderators!!

[Effie]

I've only been on this forum for 12 days now, and already I can appreciate the hard work that the moderators put in. The moderators, as well as a bunch of folks who post frequently, must read the same damn posts over and over and over again. Your support, advice, and feedback does not show that you are frustrated at all by answering the same question 20 times every week (and maybe you're not!)

I also want to thank you all for being so strict and "by the book" (literally!). On my first attempt at Atkins in 2003, I lurked a bit on this board, but spent most of my time posting on a different Atkins site. I remember thinking that you guys were like the Atkins Nazis. Now, I can appreciate that. If I want to have low-carb bread on day 5 of induction, it's not ok. I needed to know that. There is a problem with being "too supportive". If I'm doing something wrong, I want to know about it, and I thank all of you for being firm on the rules and conveying it in the nicest possible way.

One more thing -- I'm guilty of doing this myself, but I'm not apologizing for it. A lot of times we will read something on this board repeatedly, but it might not sink in for a few weeks. Example: drinking 64+ oz. of water, or exercising, might boost your weight loss or break a plateau. Even after we've read this a million times, it's not until we experience our own success with it that we decide to post it like it's breaking news. This is one of those things that I love about this board. I think most of the members on this board are sensitive to the fact that we're all on different stages, and when you hear someone say "I lost 3 pounds the first day!" or "I've been on this diet for 3 weeks and have only lost 5 pounds!" the responses are thorough and genuine, as if it's the first time that it has ever been posted.

So anyway, thanks ADBB & moderators.

[AllieCat0817]

Re: Thank you ADBB Moderators!!

oh WOW Effie, I totally feel you on these things:

I also want to thank you all for being so strict and "by the book" (literally!).

I agree. This is a NO-B.S. SITE and I love that.

On my first attempt at Atkins in 2003, I lurked a bit on this board, but spent most of my time posting on a different Atkins site. I remember thinking that you guys were like the Atkins Nazis. Now, I can appreciate that.

Many folk consider me a **** too. It pays off though. There are many different low carb forums, and I have learned the hard way that they do NOT all take Atkins with the same degree of seriousness, TRUST ME. And the direction of the board comes directly from the Administrators/Moderators.

There is a problem with being "too supportive".

Absolutely. There is nothing worse than just telling someone what they want to hear. Drives me INSANE.

A lot of times we will read something on this board repeatedly, but it might not sink in for a few weeks.

STILL happens to me.

GREAT post!

[ttdriver]

I totally agree.

I was recently BANNED from an alleged Atkins support board for taking a hardcore kick@ss attitude toward this way of life. The administrator told me I was too harsh on cheaters. CAN YOU IMAGINE?

I love the strict by the book mentality of the moderators on this board. Megs, Moochie, Elizellen, 2big, Cleo, you ALL ROCK. (hope I didn't omit anyone, cuz I love ya all!!) I applaud every single one of your posts. They are so ON TARGET.

I absolutely love this board and consider it my home base. Getting banned from a cheating board was the best thing that could have happened to me.

SUCCESSFUL LIFETIME MAINTENANCE ATKINS **** HERE WHO HAS GOTTEN 38 POUNDS OFF FOREVER THROUGH HARD WORK, DEDICATION TO EXERCISE, DETERMINATION, DISCIPLINE, AND NO CHEATING.

:hug to all of you!!

Oh my gosh, I just saw that I've posted 913 times since joining this board on March 13. What does that tell ya??
:guns

Betty

[Moochiecat]

Your kind words are very much appreciated, Effie, Allie and Betty, thankyou so much :hug

Effie, great perspective!...about how we do repeat ourselves with the same answers to the same questions, but that's what we're here for. I feel like the "Hey, read this link to a sticky!" Queen a lot of the time...lol But that's what we're here for. :yes

Sometimes it's a little hard for us when someone just isn't quite ready to accept what they are being told, but I know that with myself, I had to come to the starting point on my own as well.

The best way anyone can show their appreciation is to pay it forward and pass on the things you've learned to others. :joy

Again, thank you!

[divaindubai]

:clapping :clapping :clapping :yes :yes :dancing :dancingb: :dancingb:

As you can tell i DEFINITELY agree with you Effie! the ADBB moderators literally ROCK!

[cruiser gal]

DITTO from me too :nod I think you moderators are all wonderful, and make a great team. And of course everyone is so supportive, and strict, and I would want it no other way!!! :clapping

[AllieCat0817]

That's what I love. Supportive AND strict!!!!

[Richt]

Thankyou all, very much.

Rich :hug

[dreamof145]

Thank you and I agree with you. If it hadn't been for the moderators here on the board when I first began...I wouldn't have stayed cheat free. I have always been a believer in watching others and copying the actions of the ones who are becoming successful. I knew the MODs all practiced what they preached and I saw the numbers on their weight charts get smaller and smaller. That was all the proof I needed. I followed and it worked for me too.

Thanks to everyone here who takes the time to post and help others. We all know that losing weight is something that takes a balance of mind, body and soul. Without the support and motivation here, many of us would not achieve weight loss and a positive attitude.

:icondance

[sallyseachange]

I'd like to add my thanks too, to all the moderators. You're all terrific!

Sal

[apollo]

the moderators here do a wonderful job , they deserve our recognition and heart felt gratitude , i used to administer several boards and it was nice when members noticed the hard work the staff did

kudos to all you mods , i know how hard the task is , and for no pay , well it isnt the greatest job on earth

[cleochatra]

This is such a nice thread.

I know I have always been impressed with the quality and the calibre of people who post at this board, let alone those who moderate and administrate this board.

That said, why they let me in here is beyond me.

And don't start thinking too hard about it, either. I like it here.

[maysea]

i dont agree you no we all had to start somewher and i think the moderaters forgot that their is no way they didnt cheat to begin with and i think sometimes they are to harsh on new comers
if they are soooo perfect how come they were fat to begine with.
this is a wol yes i agree but we come on here for support not to be bashed by you sooo called thinking perfect people i dont want to here read the book every time some one posts if you no so much then surely you can take the time to tell us and not shove down our throats read the book every time some inocent newby ask a question .

i think you are all so clicky and dont want to give information jst bash and make people feel unwelcome maybe thats why their arent sooo many members on here as their are on other low carb sites
just something for you to think about?
and no i have read the book thanks

as this is a public forum i am entitled to my point of view and seams none of you are actualy medicaly qualified i think that makes everyone equal.

[spirittalker]

maysea-why did you have to go and ruin a perfectly good thread? The mods here give all information based upon the 2002 edition of DANDR. They do not hide the fact about it this board is based on this.

I personally love the straightforward answers I get, even if I do not want to hear them. This board and the Moderators have really helped me stick with this WOL for this long. I also want to put a big kudos out there to all non mods who surf the boards regularly for their support and advise is also wonderful and gives our mods a break every once in a while.

[maysea]

ok then like they say bye cause you have to go and read the book now :wave