Joining in here

[Mandilee]

Hi!

I decided to finally join up here. I've been reading for a while now, and I'm really impressed with the support that's given. Everyone seems very committed to following this plan the way the good doctor intended. I'm hoping to be able to give back some of the encouragement that I've already received by just lurking!

Mandi

[Bugaboo]

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Hi! Welcome to We're glad to have you come out of lurkdom to join us!

[Mandilee]

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Thanks! I really like this place. Your pictures are awesome. You must be having so much fun finding clothes! Congrats on your progress!

[Bugaboo]

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Why thank you! Yes...I actually enjoy clothes shopping now! Before I would sit in dressing rooms in tears...no lie. I hated shopping because it would actually depress me for the rest of the day.

I wanted to mention the journals to you...have you checked them out? I made the mistake of not paying attention to them until recently and it's really helped me out. I get thoughts all jumbled in my head and it helps to put them somewhere. We also hop all around each others journals...it's a lot of fun!

[Mandilee]

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Thanks!
I'll check them out, but have to get some work done now. I'm afraid to get started on them right now. I KNOW I'll get lost for hours. This is such a great place.

[Mandilee]

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Okay. I admit I'm weak. I didn't want to start reading the JOURNALS, but went to look for them anyway.

Where are they?

[Bugaboo]

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You can find forums by clicking "Forums" that's towards the top of the site in the two blue toolbars. It's on the top of the two all the way to the left. It's o.k to just click around, you won't hurt anything. Usually. Lol! Just teasing. We just got this new board back in July so even I stumble across things where I'm like "Oh! Didn't know I could do that!" So just have fun with it.

And yes...if you're going to venture into journals it's an all day affair at first. Some journals are looooong...but you don't have to read the whole thing. I usually read the first few first and last pages. If they're not too long I'll read the whole thing. You can find them here.... http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=31

If that doesn't work let me know!

[wannabethintoo]

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Welcome Mandi. You should also join in on some of the exercise challenges. There's a new one starting up next week: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=18363

[Mandilee]

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Thanks! I do want to join an exercise challege. I hope there's an easy one!
I was thinking today the making myself do just 15 minutes a day would be better than what I'm doing now. Pretty pathetic, isn't it!

[Isabeau]

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Hi and welcome! You'll love the exercise challenge not to mention the other ongoing challenges going on. Here's to reaching your all your goals!

[Mandilee]

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Oh my gosh! I just checked out the "Challenge" place. Wow! I'll NEVER get my work done tonight, if I stop in there right now. I WILL get in there soon, though. Thanks so much, and thanks for the welcome!

[dreamof145]

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Welcome! Good luck and so happy you decided to quit lurking and join us. Everyone here is fantastic for helping each other stay motivated and giving advice. Check out all the forums available and join some of the challenges to help keep you pepped up.

[Mandilee]

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You guys are making me feel like I belong here. I'm guessing that this isn't one of those board with cliques... right? Thanks for seeming like I can feel included, and as soon as I have the time, I will search out the many places here. What about the exercise board? Is that too hard-core for someone like me? Could a new-comer even go there, or are they too established to take time for a novice? I think I'd like to get in there.
Thanks!

[Isabeau]

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No no no! Come to the exercise forum! It's a very supportive place to be. I was a total couch potato a year ago and I just ran my first 10K race and am training for my first triathlon! We all start somewhere.

[TNDeb]

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I would like to do an exercise challenge as well. I need something to get me up and moving. Maybe this will work as I am probably the biggest couch potato/reality show junky here. Last night, I watched Biggest Loser and taped both America's Next Top Model and Big Brother. Talk about mindless entertainment.