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  • #1

    Greetings!

    Hello!
    This is my first week with Atkins.
    I had lost 60+ lbs with Weight Watchers, but got tired of counting points and eatting every two hours to stay satisfied. I fell off the wagon, gained 10 lbs and decided to give Atkins a shot.

    I started last Friday after reading the Induction phase of the book. After 5 days I just knew there was no way I could be losing any weight although my "before the fall clothes" were fitting better this week. So I cheated, stepped on the scale today and low and behold, I have dropped 9.5 lbs in 6 days! And I have not been one bit hungry!

    So now I am looking forward to sticking with Atkins until I reach my goal of 180. I know it's going to take a lot of commitment because I am a carb junkie. :-( So I am looking for support and it looks like there is a lot of it here!

    Looking forward to chatting more!
    Maxine
    256/256/180
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    :wave Hi! I bet you were mad about that cheat when you found out you'd been losing all along. Lesson learned. I didn't even bother buying a scale when I first started this WOL, thought for sure there was NO way I could eat this way and lose weight. Trust me, as the pounds melt away you may still occasionally crave carb laden food but you'll realize it's not worth it and it will be easy to say no to it. I've learned to tell myself "I don't want that." Instead of "can't have that." There is lots of support here. Sometimes people are slow to respond or things get lost in the mix. Don't ever feel neglected though. If you ask/post something important and nobody responds just give it a bump during the day when it's more likely to be seen. Welcome to ha
    "Only request in my behalf both inward and outward strength...that I may not merely be called a Christian, but really be found to be one." -- St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Romans

    Started 2/25/04 Age 30 5'3" F
    SW231/CW150/GW125
    ~Rhonda
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    • #3
      Thanks for the welcome! Your stats are VERY encouraging!
      256/256/180

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      • #4
        I've been doing this for over 2 years now.
        Let me tell you tho the first week I was shocked that the scale moved.
        Of course I never even owned a scale before that.

        Didn't think it would work but it does!
        Keep it up and feel free to ask questions.
        :wave
        -Iap How I did it

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        • #5
          WELCOME Come here ofter, especially if you feel like cheating, great support and reading about others challenges helps to keep you on track. My opinion only, but I think many would agee....
          Cathy in Silverton / City of the Falls
          SW 151.5/CW132/GW 120



          Never give up, if you have no goal you shall surely reach it.

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          • #6
            Welcome. Glad you decided to join us. I agree, it is amazing to be able to lose weight and inches, feel fantastic and not run around hungry. I was always miserable and feeling sorry for myself on other weight loss plans. I've never been hungry on Atkins, if I do get hungry, I eat.

            Best wishes to you and keep us posted on your progress.
            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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            • #7
              Thanks to you all for the welcome and encouragement!!
              256/256/180

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              • #8
                Welcome aboard! Come to Journal Section and start a journal! We all have fun there, and its a great place to post your triumphs and stuggles and get feed back!
                ~Marion INDUCTION restart January 10, 2010

                34, F, PCOS

                SW 440/CW 438/ GW 175

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                • #9
                  Thanks Maribelle! Will do this evening if I survive my MIL's carb filled birthday party! :-(
                  PhatMax
                  256/256/180

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                  • #10
                    Welcome to the board, Maxine!

                    You've foound a great place for motivation and support.
                    For your MIL's party, only you choose what you put in your mouth (unless people hand feed you). Be strong you'll feel better about yourself.

                    Good luck!
                    Jim


                    Yes I'm eating a smore in the picture, how do you think I got so fat?
                    M/41/6'2"
                    Original Start 348 6/14/04 Low 275.2 9/13/2005
                    Restart 338.0 2/5/10 ---Current 325.0 2/22/10---Goal 210(195?)

                    February miles run - 20
                    "It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit" - George Sheehan

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                    • #11
                      Thanks Jim, and I did survive!
                      Had a piece of fried chicken minus the breading, deviled eggs and a salad and was quite happy!

                      Your photos are AMAZING!
                      256/256/180

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