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    First time posting-third time trying Atkins

    Hi all,

    I have lurked here in the past, and have been inspired so many times by everyone... but find myself recommitting to losing once again. This time, I am going to DO IT! Just went shopping for groceries on an empty stomach, and bought all good foods... I'm roasting a pork as I type this. So glad Thanksgiving is here - not only do I truly have a lot to be thankful for, but the turkeys are on sale!!!

    My weight is at an alltime high right now - I'm 5'3" and 175lbs. It's all so deceiving, as I can still fit into a size 14 pant, but the scale's ugly return tells me to get going NOW. And you know what? The food will always be there; one day I may indulge in something, one day when I reach my goal, but for now, I remain focussed on losing. I am walking to work daily, to and fro, and truly want this, this time around. Just think: by NYE, I will be smaller!!! My goal in my heart is to get down to 135, but I haven't been that small since high school. I pray it does happen though. I don't think that's too low to go, do you?? I hate when people say, "Oh, you're fine! you don't need to lose weight"!! That comment is probably my least liked one.

    Any advice or words of encouragement are always welcome. One day at a time, and no goofing up. Hope everyone is doing well, and has a GREAT LOW CARB TURKEY DAY!!!!

    Sincerely,

    Pounds to lose Patti in Florida
    Last edited by poundstolosepatti; November 22, 2005, 05:27 PM. Reason: typo
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    Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

    Welcome Patti!!!! You're on the right track. Just remember that you have to stick with this way of eating FOREVER if you want to maintain your goal weight - so don't indulge too much when you get there. After all, that's how you got here.... Stick with us, babe! We'll get you where you want to go!
    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:
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    Goal!:

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    • #3
      Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

      welcome to ADBB
      jump into one of the exercise challenges for some support in that mandatorey part of your Atkins.

      the Second time around forum will have lots of support and help to keep you going and if that fails they got some attack cats they sic on you.

      The journals are a great place to make some low carb Atkins friends and get support too.

      Happy low carbing.
      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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      • #4
        Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

        Hi Poundstolosepatti and I'm glad you came out of lurk-dom to post on !

        You sound pumped and ready to get serious with your health! That's great that your fitting exercise into your day too!

        And if you're interested here are a couple of links to the Journal Chat...
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=31

        and Journal Stat...
        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=94

        Hope to see you around! [img]images/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
        Shelly

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        • #5
          Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

          Welcome Pattie, glad you found us.



          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: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

            Thanks everyone for your encouragement. We really need it, ay? Had to return the pork roast to Publix (grocery store) this a.m... was tough as leather and tasted funky. At least I have the turkey to fix tonight. I love turkey too... and plan to get another one when they all go on sale soon. I'm still not sure how the bulletin board works, and I assume I am replying to everyone right now?? I hope to become more proficient at this as time goes by. What a newbie! I got inspired by Shelly's "no weigh-in til Dec. 31" challenge. I think I might try that! The "TOM" weight fluctuation factor really gets discouraging... the scale sucks sometimes, doesn't it???!!!! Happy Thanksgiving! Keep the faith!!! Patti

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            • #7
              Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

              Hi Patti!! Welcome back. Keep us posted on your progress! You can and WILL do it. We are all here for you!
              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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              • #8
                Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                Welcome Patti... you've reached the best place possible for encouragement and good advice! Happy Thanksgiving... Happy Low Carbing!!
                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: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                  Patti! Welcome to ADBB! I love your spunk and your go-get-it attitude! I know you're going to kick those pounds to the curb in to time!
                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                    Welcome! I'm relatively new too. PLUS this is my third time trying Atkins. Wish you the best.








                    My stats: 20/F/5"2

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                    • #11
                      Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                      Thanks everyone again, for your encouragement! This is so fantastic! I haven't been this excited to logon to the internet since my last foray into internet dating! ha ha ha... making chicken strips (skinless, of course) for dinner, and had tuna and green beans for lunch... grabbed a chunk of cheese for breakfast (ok, not the best breakfast, but I was running late and satisfied just the same. I love Kraft's Crackerbarrel cheeses. They are so rich and tasty, and come in a few zero point flavors (the rest are less than 0). I am so psyched to cook my turkey!! My daughter turned vegetarian, so it's all for me (WoW)... guess I'll have to freeze some. Thank God I love turkey and will make cold turkey salad with celery, and will try to do a batch of low carb soup. I've been walking to work or riding my bike daily -- not too far, but just far enough -- takes 15-20 min. to do it, and I take the vigorous, hilly route when on foot... biking is harder, but I do that too.

                      I think my past two attempts at Atkins were twarted by too much Splenda and too many (nightly) homemade heavy cream desserts with no carb/no cal chocolate syrup. I lost 15 lbs. once, and it was the easiest dieting I've ever done. I love mayo and tuna, and meats and all the Atkins foods - so much easier than point counting. I had a loonnnggg stall and got so discourage. Is it normal to have three-week stall???

                      Anyway, I am so glad I'm onboard. You guys are the best. I feel I have friends I haven't met yet!!! I am so psyched! We are all going to do this and finally WIN the battle. Thanks for your support and write me if you need anything in a friend. God Bless and keep it up, ya'll!!!

                      Patti

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                      • #12
                        Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                        Originally posted by slimndown
                        Welcome Patti!!!! You're on the right track. Just remember that you have to stick with this way of eating FOREVER if you want to maintain your goal weight - so don't indulge too much when you get there. After all, that's how you got here.... Stick with us, babe! We'll get you where you want to go!
                        Thanks for your comments! So far, so good. Day 4 of induction. I am watching portions and exercising by walking... all I need to do now is drink more water. Have a great T-day!

                        Patti

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                        • #13
                          Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                          Originally posted by 2big4mysize
                          welcome to ADBB
                          jump into one of the exercise challenges for some support in that mandatorey part of your Atkins.

                          the Second time around forum will have lots of support and help to keep you going and if that fails they got some attack cats they sic on you.

                          The journals are a great place to make some low carb Atkins friends and get support too.

                          Happy low carbing.

                          Hi there - thanks for the advice and comments. It's hard to get around this board, but I will get there. Have a great T-day! Patti

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                          • #14
                            Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                            I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I didn't cheat, and feel so proud of myself. I actually walked for 1.5 miles yesterday and rode my bike for 20 minutes! I vow to do something physical daily!! Keep it up, you guys! We are all in this together, right??! Have a great day, with low-carb leftovers! Woo hoooOO!!!

                            Patti

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                              Re: First time posting-third time trying Atkins

                              That's super! Way to go, girl!
                              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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