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    November Newbies

    I just want to tell each and every one of you how impressed I am with you. Starting a diet in November right before the holidays takes a lot of courage and fortitude and I am so glad you joined us.
    Just since the 1st of November, we have 66 new members, and thats only the ones who have actually joined and posted. I know there are others out there who are just to shy to post. I guess that also tells you a lot about how low carb is going out of fashion. DONT THINK SO>
    Anyway, welcome to all of you.
    Last edited by Desertthorn; November 22, 2005, 06:03 PM.



    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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    Re: November Newbies

    ... and a warm welcome to those 63 (plus lurkers)! You've come to the right place for encouragement, information and any help you might need.
    Before and after:






    PLEDGING FLIGHTS
    Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

    Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
    F/56yrs/5'.4"
    SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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    • #3
      Re: November Newbies

      Thanks. I'm one of the November starters. I'm so glad I posted because I've received good advice and encouragement from you guys. This is the first forum I've actually joined and posted to. Usually I'm a lurker because I see all the negative, mean comments people post on other message boards and I don't want to subject myself to them. I've only ever saw positive comments and encouragement here. Thanks again.
      Restart: January 8, 2008
      HT: 5'8" 32 year old female
      HW: 250 CW: 148


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      • #4
        Re: November Newbies

        We are a unique bunch, huh? Welcome!!!!
        27 F 5' 7"
        Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
        After baby and current restart: 210/207/120

        I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod

        Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.

        Minigoals:
        To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
        To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
        199lbs:
        189lbs:
        179lbs:
        169lbs:
        159lbs:
        149lbs:
        139lbs:
        129lbs:
        Goal!:

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        • #5
          Re: November Newbies

          Yeah, I think that is one of the best parts of this board. Negativity just doesn't exist



          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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          • #6
            Re: November Newbies

            I agree. The November group ROCKS! And not just because I'm also a November joiner. *ahem*
            ADBB Moderator Emeritus
            My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
            Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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            • #7
              Re: November Newbies

              desertthorn! nicely done! this was a great thread to honor the november newbies.
              JIMMIE JOHNSON ~ NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPION 2006-2009
              4th STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

              JUST BECAUSE IT'S LEGAL DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN EAT 3 HELPINGS OF IT. REMEMBER PORTION CONTROL

              What I Just Earned..

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              • #8
                Re: November Newbies

                Hey! What about us cowardly January joiners... you know...we who joined after having pigged out all over Christmas and New Year! Oh the courage it took to wave goodbye to those carbs, after all the fun... (sheesh, but we January joiners don't half have to fish for compliments around here!!!) but sooo good to wave goodbye to all the extra pounds too. And then, suddenly the diet isn't a diet any longer, just an incredibly enjoyable way to eat. Really easier and easier. Hang in there you November lot. It's oh so worth it, whenever you join!
                Sal
                Before and after:






                PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                F/56yrs/5'.4"
                SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                • #9
                  Re: November Newbies

                  LOL Sal, your the best. I was one of those, "Wait Til After I gorge myself over the holidays" starter. I started in January myself. (Board didn't start until March 03)



                  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: November Newbies

                    Hi there! I just started today (November 23rd) insane huh?? Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!! I've been playing with the idea and had actually intended to start the atkins diet months ago - but somehow I just never got around to it. Today, I had to put on some "warm weather" clothes for the first time this year and WOW, it hit me hard just how much weight I have gained in the last 2 years.

                    A few years ago (okay, about 7 years ago) I was on Atkins and successfully lost over 30 lbs - then I got pregnant in 2002 and wham! There went all the weight I'd lost... or I guess here came all the weight I'd lost!

                    Anyway, I'm glad to have found some support! With my husband gone, I have no support anymore and my 3 year old doesn't give a poo about it. (she just loves her mommy any old way)
                    ----> Dianna <----
                    SW 210 / CW 205 / GW 160
                    34 F / 5' 8"



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                    • #11
                      Re: November Newbies

                      Welcome Angel, glad you found us and joined. Your #1



                      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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                      • #12
                        Re: November Newbies

                        angels-- you'll do GREAT! Thanksgiving is really not difficult a holiday because the main dish is Atkins-friendly! ! And this will be just one victory of many to come! {{{Angel}}} Welcome to ADBB
                        ADBB Moderator Emeritus
                        My blog: The Lighter Side of Low Carb: Food, fun and fidgeting
                        Low Carb Lolitas: Hip low carb bloggers

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                        • #13
                          Re: November Newbies

                          Hi angel,

                          I started on Halloween, but (YAY) I made it through just fine and sent the remaining candy to school with my daughter. I'm sure the teachers loved me for that! I did cheat on Thanksgiving with a very small bite of pumpkin pie, but unlike in the past, I stopped at just that bite and didn't cave in by going face down in the bowl of mashed potatoes! I even worked out for 45 minutes that day too.

                          This is the second time for me also. This board is great. I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and decided I may as well join in all the fun.

                          We're going to get there!
                          Jen

                          f
                          5'6"
                          SW 166lbs
                          CW 139 lbs
                          GW 135lbs /maybe 130, we'll see
                          Re-started 10/31/2005

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                          • #14
                            Re: November Newbies

                            Hey, we're up to 73 new members!! Do you think we can get to 80 Come on, lurkers, join up and for those of you who joined but haven't posted, you don't count until you post, so come on in and drop us a note. All it takes is a "hi". You can do iit. You don't even need to know how to spell or grammer, we don't care! You can even post in your own language if you don't feel comfortable writing in English. Come on in. November Newbies are a special group but we can't say hello unless we know your out there.



                            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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                            • #15
                              Re: November Newbies

                              Oooo, I need to add that not only do we have over 70 new members, but 2 of them Sunnydazy and Sofarsogood have become supporting members !!!! And
                              Jasmain has the most posts, 203 Watch out 2big, your going to have another member knocking at your title of most posts soon.



                              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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