Hello from NY

[stephanie]

HI!

My name is Stephanie and I am so excited to actually be back and on my way. I did Atkins successfully 4 years ago...but fell off about 2 years ago. A lot of stress in my life including a divorce...which I know is NOT an excuse, but I used and abused it.

I am now happy again with a wonderful guy and I want to be back to that gorgeous 115 lb chick again!!! I know I can do it with your help. I am 5'2" tall and I weigh 150lbs, it looks disgusting! My brothers wedding is the first of April (I know, who gets married on April Fools DAY????) I figure if I start induction today, by the time the wedding comes along I should have lost 10 - 12 lbs and that dress I bought will fit much better. I just wouldn't buy the 14!!

My goal is 115, but will be quite happy in the 118 to 122 range. , right now I'd settle for anything under 140!

I have been going to the gym since november, 3 times a week, and if I happen to skip it or have something come up, I do Iron Yoga. I have been taking HOODIA and low fat dieting, with no...and I mean NO results. Atkins worked so well for me before, I don't know why I even thought of trying something else.

So, here's to DAY 1.

(To dial-up users, sorry, I tried and tried to reduce the image size, it just wouldnt' do it!! I know what it is like, I have a dial up too!)


HEY! Whoever reduced my picture...THANKS!!!!

[sadie@136]

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welcome to Adbb

[amskinnynow]

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Hi Stephanie...i am new here today..i have recently lost 60lbs with atkins..from size 22 to 10..10-15 left to go...it has been easy and my diabetes is now under control...good luck to you, you can do it! Life is good without the extra weight hanging around, whether it be fat or ex-husbands...i know, i have two have a great day from the chick no longer taking up so much space in idaho!

[sadie@136]

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u and i are actually the same height and i can understand how u feel at 150lbs
i was 150 post pregnancy..and i was unable to breath...my joints used to hurt alot since i am 5 2`..and my body isnt made to carry that weight..i breast fed my son for two years and lost weight i was 136 when i started atkins it didnt take much effort/time for me to loose this weight..as u are into exercises u will do it better than me and even in no time
u can do it!!best of luck
if u need any help stop by my journal
glad to meet u here.

[stephanie]

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thanks so much for your support!

Yes, 150 lbs on a 5'2" frame is a bit much, and I am glad you can relate. When I tell my friends, they say things like "geeze wish I was 150" or "its not that bad" but when I look in the mirror...holy cow!

I will be here daily posting and keeping up with you all.

I have had a great first day!!!! I am so psyched!!!

[Austlyn]

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You will look wonderful intime for the wedding! Welcome!

[Isabeau]

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Hi and welcome. You can do this and we're here to help you along the way.

[LookingForward]

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Hi Stephanie, Welcome welcome welcome, despite the fact that you're making me a wee bit sick (I'd KILL to be 150, and I'm also 5'2"!!!!)

You're definitely in the right place, this board is a godsend, and I am constantly amazed with how friendly, helpful, supportive, and giving everyone seems to be. If you ever need anything, give me a PM!

[dotsamantha]

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Hi Stephanie! Although nowhere near you, I'm from NY also. Welcome to a very healthy way of eating and a very honest and supportive message board!

[stephanie]

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Hello Lookingforward, Isabeau, Austlyn and Dotsamatha!

What great support, I can't wait to get moving. Geesh...only day 2!

Lookingforward, you have done a great job so far!! Don't ever give in!

I myself just couldn't let myself go any further. I know, 150 -- big deal, but did you know that 16 years ago, before having 3 kids, I was in the Army. It took me 8 times to try to get IN because I was so UNDERWEIGHT. They finally waivered me a pound to reach the minimum 98 lbs!!! SICK ISN'T IT??? I have been happy and thin until I hit 30 and then that cruel mother nature witch found me hiding in the forest trees of the Adirondacks and said AH HA! Okay....well, that is what I am blaming it on!!!

We'll all get there...one day at a time. Thanks for your help and support, and if you need me, I'll be here!!!

[jsj0305]

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Welcome Stephanie....I'm Stephanie, too

I am 5' 2 1/2", and I am rightnow, 163.8...my highest was 190, post pregnancy, and it IS rough on our frames to have all this weight. I can totally relate to you!!

I am so glad yuo joined us here and I hope you love it!! If ya need anything, PM me (click on my name).

You can do this!!!

[sadie@136]

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Hi stephani
when i was 136 and evrybody used to say that hey its ok u dont look fat u look alright i wanted to smack their faces..and tell them how big i am ..i was very unhappy with myself..when i realised that ppl are just telling me to make me happy..before that i wasnt too concerned about my weight now u can see in my before pics that how big i was..and
how much appearence can change
best of luck

[dotsamantha]

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When I enlisted I was 17 and although I was never "thin", I lost weight so easily, that while in training my weight went from 140 to 120 and back to 130 from muscle gain within 5 months. I miss those days