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    Allow myself to introduce myself

    Well, I am very versed in dieting as I assume most of the people here are. I tried Veganism, Caloric Restriction, Juicing, etc., etc. I was very closed minded to Atkins until I read the books. After reading one, I read all of them. I am ready to give this a shot. I have faith it will work even though faith isn't necassary, this is science.

    Right now here are my stats:
    Male
    6'0
    31yo
    235 lbs.
    30% BF

    My goals:
    Stay as tall as I am
    Stay 25yo.
    190 lbs
    Low BF% around 10-12

    My advantages:
    I love eating fatty foods.
    I love green veggies.
    I exercise.
    I studied this diet for about a year now.
    I am already big on supplementation.

    My obstacles:
    In a transition phase vocationally. Going from employee to self-employed. So money can be funny at times.
    I have a roomate that is a carb addict and has carbs all over the kitchen. Lots of sugary treats like cupcakes, brownies, etc.
    I have occasional sweet tooth attacks.

    Current health problems I am aware of:
    Hypertension (160/99)
    Smoking addiction (pack a day)
    Low HDL (39 last check)
    High Triglycerides (198 last check)

    I believe Atkins can alleviate all of them but smoking which I have to do on my own. I will be hanging here often for support.

    Thanks.
    Once you get out of your own way, you see, true victory is victory over one's self.

    SW235/CW235/GW185
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  • #2
    Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

    Welcome to the board! I like your goal of "staying as tall as I am" LOL--I hope I do too, I'm only 5'4" and I sure don't wanna start shrinking in height!


    5'4"
    45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
    Start date 5/18/2003
    197/163.5/130

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    • #3
      Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

      Originally posted by BornToWin
      Current health problems I am aware of:
      Hypertension (160/99)
      Smoking addiction (pack a day)
      Low HDL (39 last check)
      High Triglycerides (198 last check)

      I believe Atkins can alleviate all of them but smoking which I have to do on my own. I will be hanging here often for support.

      Thanks.
      I was surfing the board about smoking and found this:
      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6770

      I guess Atkins can help with smoking!
      Once you get out of your own way, you see, true victory is victory over one's self.

      SW235/CW235/GW185

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      • #4
        Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

        Welcome to the boards!
        Well Atkins may help with the smoking...but as long as you keep smoking you won't get as many health improvements.
        I'm sure you know the smoking is worse for your health than the weight. But probably harder to control.

        BTW out of all the Atkins books, this web site has endorsed Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 Edition. We feel it's the closest to what Dr. A wanted and has the best advice.
        Also read the FAQ's and stickies because we've learned some things Dr. A didn't know about when he wrote the book. (compounded from 10's of 1000's of posts on this site)

        Good Luck!
        -Iap How I did it

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        • #5
          Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

          Welcome to the board!

          I like your first goal, long term (65 years worth) that one might be tough to keep. LOL

          Originally posted by BornToWin
          Current health problems I am aware of:
          Hypertension (160/99)
          Smoking addiction (pack a day)
          Low HDL (39 last check)
          High Triglycerides (198 last check)
          Quit smoking in addition to this diet and the first problem should go away very quickly.
          The HDL should rise with this plan, mine went from 28 to 43.
          The triglycerides should plummet, mine went from 323 to 88.

          So what problems can't be solved?

          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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          • #6
            Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

            welcome to the board and to Atkins.

            Your health should improve as you become the healthier smaller person you want to be. haven't found a low carb cure ofr smoking yet but it can help you with that hand to mouth habit getting out of control when you do quit.
            by the book atkinseer

            started 6/1/02 at 313
            goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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            • #7
              Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

              I think atkins helps with quitting smoking in a roundabout way: You get willpower and motivation to do one thing (atkins) which leads to another (exercise) which makes you want to improve your life (however you want, including smoking!).

              That's the theory anyway!
              Female

              Reached Goal: 6/6/07 120, 27% BF
              Hurt knee: 11/08
              Restart: 5/10/10 Stats unknown as of yet!


              My journal: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=14218

              Goal Pictures - I reached it, and now I need to get back there!

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              • #8
                Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

                Welcome!!!!! Good luck with Atkins, and hopefully all that willpower and motivation you get from seeing a loss will help you quit smoking too!!!
                Caution I BITE! clicky clicky..its tricky rikki!


                Extra pounds log


                BCtcCW Crew:



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                • #9
                  Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

                  Great post. Welcome to the board and glad that you found us. There is one lady on this board who started Atkins and quit smoking the same day. Maybe she will pop in to give you some encouragement. If not, check down below to the addictions forum and join with those LOSERS LOL
                  I smoked for 30 years and decided that I had two choices, smoke or breath. So I chose the latter. You can do anything that you put your mind to.



                  41 pounds down and counting

                  If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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                  • #10
                    Re: Allow myself to introduce myself

                    I just had to say this:

                    "I'm a man....of wealth..and taste"

                    I can't stop singing that every time i see the title of this journal. ;-P
                    Female

                    Reached Goal: 6/6/07 120, 27% BF
                    Hurt knee: 11/08
                    Restart: 5/10/10 Stats unknown as of yet!


                    My journal: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=14218

                    Goal Pictures - I reached it, and now I need to get back there!

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