2006 here I come!

[addyosu]

Well, I am not completely new to Atkins, however I am new to ADBB. My friend Kelly turned me on to the website and she is a huge fan. So as of January 1, 2006 I am a new member and on induction. My mother, sister and I are all starting the new year together on Atkins and I am very thankful that I have supportive members with me, but I am hoping to use the forums and people here to also keep me inspired and motivated!

I am 22, single female looking to lose the weight that I have gained since being at college. I will be graduating this June with a double bachelors in Marketing Management and Fashion Merchandising Management. I want to look great for my graduation, as well as the week I will be spending in Mexico post graduation! My entire family is going as well... hence why most of us have incorporated Atkins in order to better our experiences, lives, and memories we hope to have.

My starting weight is 135. I came to college weighing 120, but my goal weight is 110. I am pretty determined that this could happen by June 18th when I step foot on stage as a graduate!

[Unleashed]

Re: 2006 here I come!

Welcome aboard. The resources on this site are endless. Good luck in the upcoming months, and congratulations on your imminent graduation.

[Gabs275]

Re: 2006 here I come!

Congratulations! My sisters and mother are also on Atkins and have been a great source of motivation. The holidays are much easier when everyone is eating Atkins friendly meals. You'll see how easy this way of life is, especially with the support of family and the people on this board. Everyone is so helpful.

Just wanted to say welcome and I'll see you around. Congrats on your graduation!

[Sheshy]

Re: 2006 here I come!

Hi Addyous and welcome to ADBB!

Congrats on your pending graduation! That's a huge accomplishment!

You'll get a lot of encouragement and support from everyone on the ADBB board. And with your sister and mom following the plan, I'm sure you'll be a success!

Hope to see you around!

[wiseblood]

Re: 2006 here I come!

Wow,two Majors
Welcome fellow Loser

[sadie@136]

Re: 2006 here I come!

A very warm welcome from sadie
u can do it! and u will ,
and congrats on your graduation..

[LC_Dave]

Re: 2006 here I come!

Hi there,

Wow! At least you don't have to lose any weight to look cute :P

My fiancee and I started five months ago. She's 5 foot 11 inches. she started at 182 pounds, and in 5 months is now 147 pounds, nearly at goal of 143 pounds!

She's no where near as strict as me. If she can do it, anyone can! (I can say that because I love her!)

Good Luck! I reckon you can do it!

[addyosu]

Re: 2006 here I come!

Thanks LC Dave! That is encouraging. I am very busy in school and with work... so this site and my family are going to have to be my backbone for support. I am trying to be strict, but I think I really need to read the book again to refresh my mind and gear up for the long haul, because I can imagine it is not going to be that easy. How are you strict? What are your recommendations for me now that I am in induction and probably going to be here awhile.

P.s. I didn't exactly post the most blunt, whoa my face is round and my belly is out there picture, because I am saving to shock you all with a before and after

[Austlyn]

Re: 2006 here I come!

Welcome