New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

[CarrieSmattick]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Thank you tarheelnm, I am looking for 'The Diet Cure by Julia Ross' as we speak. I feel incredibly strong about the whole thing right now and the support from everyone here is fantastic.

Thank you all.

[Diva217.5]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Hey Carrie, I too am a Newbie, I started on Feb 21st and am down 4lbs too.However I weigh alot more than you.Your starting weight is my goal weight.I'm 5'8 so 145-165 is normal weight apparently for me.I would LOVE to be 130lbs, but even when I was 20 and doing modelling, the least I weighed was 140lbs.I'm just hoping to get into my summer clothes again by May........not interested in purchasing any new clothes at this weight.
I'll be on here posting regularily, so just drop a line if you need some support.Perhaps we can challenge each other.See whose the first to loose say......10lbs?Catcha later.

[CarrieSmattick]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

I know what you mean about clothes - I recently made a decision that I would not buy any items of clothing until I was a size smaller. I also did modelling until I was 23, I weighed 115lb.

As for the 10lb, I'll take that challenge! hehe

[Isabeau]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Welcome aboard. It sounds like you're off to a wonderful start. Congratulations on quitting smoking too. Here's to your success!

[Diva217.5]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Hey Carrie,

I say we weigh in on MOnday and see who hits the 10lbs lost mark first, than every Monday after , just to see how were doing?
Wonder if anyone has started a weekly weight loss challenge.I used to be a member of other sites, and this really gets people going.

[dreamof145]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Welcome. So glad to have you join us. I'm sure that you'll feel great, look great and make many friends. This is the best place to help you build self-confidence and get healthy. You're doing great by starting this WOE and giving up cigarettes. I stopped smoking over two years ago -- It was so worth the effort. Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress!!!

[CarrieSmattick]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Hey Carrie,

I say we weigh in on MOnday and see who hits the 10lbs lost mark first, than every Monday after , just to see how were doing?
Wonder if anyone has started a weekly weight loss challenge.I used to be a member of other sites, and this really gets people going.

Sounds good to me, it's a good way to keep motivation high

Welcome. So glad to have you join us. I'm sure that you'll feel great, look great and make many friends. This is the best place to help you build self-confidence and get healthy. You're doing great by starting this WOE and giving up cigarettes. I stopped smoking over two years ago -- It was so worth the effort. Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress!!!

Thank you, I am already feeling better, particularly with quitting smoking. I am loving this site - it's so helpful and everyone's so nice...

[jsj0305]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Welcome!

After reading all your posts in here, their's no doubt that you can reach your goal. You seem to be in the right mindset, and that's what counts. Good for you for overcomming so many obsticales in your life. I am a recovered bulemic as well and it isn't easy, but you are worth it. You deserve to be happy and healthy and all of those things. What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger, right!?!

I can't wait to see you aroud the board. You are gonna do so great and congrats on the 4 pounds lost! That's awesome!

Welcome to ADBB, I know you'll love it here

[CarrieSmattick]

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Thanks jsj0305 for your kind words.

I have seen a lot of your posts around the boards and you're very caring and supportive. Thank you again and keep up the hard work.

Hugs,

[CarrieSmattick]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Well Diva217.5 I weighed myself today and I've only lost 1 more lb. So I've lost 5lb so far. How are you doing?

[Below 30]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

i couldn't imagin quitting smoking and dieting so close together! congrats on trying.....

[CarrieSmattick]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Thank you, I'm surprising myself! I thought I'd have ripped everyone's head off by now but I haven't had any of the mood swings etc, well, not yet anyway

As for the 'dieting', I don't think I've ever eaten this much per day before. If I have it was so long ago that I don't remember it.

[sunflowergrl]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Way to go!! Better to lose one than to gain one!! Your efforts will pay off, and quitting smoking is outstanding! You are an exceptional person, and I am glad you are with us!

[Jryzac]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Hey Diva and Carrie,

Mind if I join in? Just started myself, and could use a few teammates.

I think that it could be fun to challenge and motivate us.

Perhaps we could start a group of newbies that started this week?

[Diva217.5]

Re: New to the site and only a few days into Atkins

Hey guys........sorry i missed my weigh in, was out all day, but i weighed myself this morning at i weighed 210lbs,so i am down 7.5lbs my first week of induction.I'm gonna start a new thread for Monday morning weigh ins.Just sign up and we'll do this challange.Good job on the 5lbs........looks like your gonna be down in a month...........which is awesome.