Happy Birthday to me!

[dtfrederick]

I turned 39 on Feb. 10 and I've decided to give Atkins another try. I lost 40 lbs in 2004 and got off track, gained it all back and probably a few more to go with it. Nothing else has really be as easy as Atkins to me. I don't know what took me so long to get back on it.
So my goals are: 1) Get over this HATE of exercise and get back into my walking and increase things from there.
2) Lose at least 30-40 pounds before we move to Hawaii this summer. I want to have a comfortable flight at least in the seat. My mind being comfortable during the flight is a WHOLE other issue!
3) I would like to be able to lose at least 100 pounds by my 40th birthday 2/10/07. I think with losing 8 to 10 pounds a month, 100 is very doable. I just have to break it up and make sure I hit my 8 pounds a month goal. And the only way I'm going to be able to do that is to conquer goal number one.
~tami in sc
Summer Move Weight Loss Goal

[Gala]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Happy belated birthday Tami
and welcome back to the board!!!
well done in planning your destinations and the mini-stops during your path
you seem to be off to a great start!!!
make yourself comfortable in here, you will like it!
happy lowcarbing

[dreamof145]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Happy belated birthday. Glad you've decided to come back to Atkins. Belonging to the ADBB has been one of the most important factors in helping me to lose weight the past two years. This is the best place to get support and motivation to encourage you to get healthy. Regardless of the amount of weight you lose in a month's time, Atkins will help you look and feel your best. Exercise was never one of my strong-points either, but now I love the healthy feeling that I get when I work-out. It helps to tone the body, burn calories and gives me a positive attitude about myself and my life.

I lived in Hawaii for 3 1/2 years and it was the most fun place I've ever lived. I hope you have a wonderful time there. Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress!

[dtfrederick]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Thanks for the support Gala! I need ALLLLLLLLLL I can get!

Have a great day!
~tami in sc

[dtfrederick]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Oh wow Becky! Your before during and after pics say a thousand words! You are an inspiration!! Were you a military family when you went to Hawaii? My hubby is Navy so that is why we are moving there. Can't wait!! And I can't wait to be able to wear a grass skirt in a smaller size! LOL

[dreamof145]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Yes, my husband was Army. We lived in Schoffield Bks. Loved it. Absolutely loved it. Every get-to-gether was a beach party. If I were you, I'd start planning foods that you can take to beach barbecues that are Atkins' friendly. If you make yourself a small recipe book now, it will save you stress later!! You go girl and have a wonderful time. I loved Hawaii. I became a beach bum there and lived at the beach every day!! Everyday there is a rainbow and it is beautiful beyond words. Have fun!!!

[gg626]

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Happy B-Day! Congrats on starting Atkins again!

[dtfrederick]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Thanks Angi!

~tami in sc

[Carrieh]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Happy Belated Birthday, Tami!

And welcome back to the program! It sounds like you have a good and reasonable plan in place---and a beautiful place to do it in!!! Hawaii??!!! Wow! And not just for a visit, but to live there for awhile! Lucky you!!!

[teejay]

Re: Happy Birthday to me!

Happy birthday!!!!

Welcome back to Atkins and Welcome to the ADBB!!

Now get your happy heiny down to the second time around club.

TJ