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    Well, I just wanted to say hello. I started Atkins on Thurs. May 18. I followed the plan way back in 2001 & lost about 20 pounds. The weight slowly crept back on over the last few years. I quit my job (teaching) at the end of the school year (June 05) and it hasn't been pretty for my body. As of the 18th, I was at my heaviest weight ever, even beating out my 9 months prego weight! I guess you don't notice so much when you are wearing sweats every day.

    A few weeks ago I started substitute teaching & found that I had no clothes to wear. I was feeling pretty nasty, & decided it was time I started taking care of myself. So, I am back to the one WOE that has ever worked for me! Also, I had my last cigarrette on April 22, 2006!

    Next year will be my 20th H.S. reunion. I want to be healthy & happy by then!

    Anywho, that's the short version...I really just meant to say !
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    -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´unFLABulous


    "Make your own kind of music, sing your own special song..."







    Start: 5/18/06 (197.4 pounds)
    week 1 -7.6 pounds!!
    week 2-2.2 pounds
    TOTAL INDUCTION LOSS-9.8
    week 3
    week 4

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    Re: New here, saying "hey!"

    Wow...it's quiet out there! Knock, knock, knock...anybody home?
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    ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
    -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´unFLABulous


    "Make your own kind of music, sing your own special song..."







    Start: 5/18/06 (197.4 pounds)
    week 1 -7.6 pounds!!
    week 2-2.2 pounds
    TOTAL INDUCTION LOSS-9.8
    week 3
    week 4

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    • #3
      Re: New here, saying "hey!"

      Whoa, looks like we missed your first post. Sorry! Welcome to ADBB, unFLABulous. Tell us a little about yourself -- how much do you want to lose?

      Congratulations on quitting smoking AND starting a healthier way of eating. See you around the board.
      female, 33, 5'2"
      HW170ish
      SW148
      LW 131 July 2006
      CW higher than that!
      GW130 <--revised

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      • #4
        Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

        Indeedy! Hello!

        Great big pat on the back for quitting smoking - I gave up 3 and a half years back and it's the thing I am most proud of.

        What day are you on now? How do you feel?
        Female; 5'8''



        Member of the STAC!
        Hw:182lbs
        /Rw:170lbs/35"waist/UK size 16 /CW: 148lbs

        Mini goal target: 160lbs/31"waist/ UK size 14 - Done!
        2nd Mini goal target: 150lbs/30"waist/UK size 12-14 - DONE!
        Target weight overall: 140lbs/28"waist/UK size 12

        Target date: 3rd August 2007...is this do-able?
        restart date: 21st May 07 175lbs

        NO CHEATING COMMITMENT: 1st goal 4th June - DONE! 2nd goal: 21st June DONE!! Target: 3rd August - Down to 150lbs
        15 Days - no cheating!

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        • #5
          Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

          oops - just noticed your start date, 2 days after I started!

          How are you finding everything - you should be fully in the throes of ketosis by now, huh?
          Female; 5'8''



          Member of the STAC!
          Hw:182lbs
          /Rw:170lbs/35"waist/UK size 16 /CW: 148lbs

          Mini goal target: 160lbs/31"waist/ UK size 14 - Done!
          2nd Mini goal target: 150lbs/30"waist/UK size 12-14 - DONE!
          Target weight overall: 140lbs/28"waist/UK size 12

          Target date: 3rd August 2007...is this do-able?
          restart date: 21st May 07 175lbs

          NO CHEATING COMMITMENT: 1st goal 4th June - DONE! 2nd goal: 21st June DONE!! Target: 3rd August - Down to 150lbs
          15 Days - no cheating!

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          • #6
            Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

            Welcome aboard! We are glad you are here!

            Stacy
            F/45(!?)/5'11"
            Highest Weight: 254
            Current Weight: 248 (7/30/09)
            Lowest Atkins Weight 196
            Desired Weight: unknown, but below 180
            1st Goal: 245

            Don't be afraid that your life will end,
            be afraid that it will never begin.
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            Yes, these are wolves. Glorious wolves!

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            • #7
              Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

              Hello. Welcome. So proud of you on your quest to quit smoking and lose weight. I quit smoking about 3 years ago. I know what your going through, hang in there...it is soo worth it. Congratulations on choosing to get healthy and change your life style. I've been doing Atkins for 2 years and its changed my whole life. Everyone here is very encouraging and supportive. We all want to see you succeed. You can do it.

              The ADBB is full of forums on health/life issues, motivation from others who've done it and shared stories and photos, exercise tips and challenges, and many people who want to be your friend and share the journey.

              Keep us posted on your progress. Make sure you take your measurements so you can see yourself shrink and keep a positive attitude!!
              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: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                welcome unflab !
                wow kicking the smoking at the same time, more power to you! I'd say you should be able to reach your goal easily (the class reunion) and wow them all the way.
                go for it!

                restarted 7/23/09 HW 338/SW 280/ CW 261.2/ GW 185 37yrs/5'11

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                • #9
                  Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                  Hi There! Buttons44 waving back. I would like to say welcome to the boards. May I suggest looking at Boot Camp to jumpstart you on your way to a great weight loss. Presently I am on day 9 of Boot Camp and loving it.

                  So, again, welcome!

                  buttons44

                  Start date 4/13/06
                  HW257.5/CW232.5/GW140 F

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                  • #10
                    Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                    How much do you want to lose by reunion??


                    There's a lot of help on this board!! Welcome!
                    Christine
                    Female

                    188/174/140/127
                    5-21-03/this week/new goal/Fall '04

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                    • #11
                      Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                      Wow! Now I feel better! Thought maybe my first post reeked of cooties or something, hehe.

                      Ok, I told my basic story in the 1st post. I need to lose atleast 50 pounds, but my goal is 67.4, which would put me at an even 130. I am short, only 5'2.5", so really I could go way less. I am creeping on 40 though, so I'm not out to be miss America. I have until June or July of 2007 to do this by the reunion.

                      As of right now:
                      I have now stopped smoking for 1 months, 1 days, 6 hours, 3 minutes, 43 seconds. That translates into 475 cigarettes NOT smoked, for a savings of $118.75! I have increased my life expectancy by 1 days, 15 hours, 35 minutes, 11 seconds.

                      I did take my measurements, but not until I was on day 5. Still glad I got them!

                      Well, thanks very much for the warm welcomes!
                      ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
                      ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
                      ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
                      -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´unFLABulous


                      "Make your own kind of music, sing your own special song..."







                      Start: 5/18/06 (197.4 pounds)
                      week 1 -7.6 pounds!!
                      week 2-2.2 pounds
                      TOTAL INDUCTION LOSS-9.8
                      week 3
                      week 4

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                      • #12
                        Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                        Wow, you're the same height as me and we have the same goal! I'm glad you found ADBB, it's been so much help to so many people already. If you're ever feeling down you've got a whole site full of people willing to lift you back up! Welcome to the board and congratulations on giving up smoking, you won't regret it!
                        Restarting Date: December 9 = SW214/CW206/LW195/GW130 YELL AT ME IF I STOP FITDAY-ING



                        A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step 22/F
                        Mini Goal for my Bf's birthday, March 11th - Under 185 or Down 2 Sizes, I'm going to push that snail down that bar!

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                        • #13
                          Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                          Wow UnFlabulous you really have something to look forward to...looking forward to my 20th! Anyway...WELCOME ABOARD!!!

                          You have found a wonderfule Atkins family here on the ADBB. It is so wonderful to have someone to share your pitfalls and your obstacles with at a stroke of the keyboard. Beleive me this board is very inspirational and I am sure you will love it as much as I have.

                          See you around.
                          Female/Age 33
                          Start Date: 06/22/09



                          Start Weight: 215

                          GW - 200 (Date Met: )
                          GW - 190 (Date Met: )
                          GW - 190 (Date Met: )
                          GW - 180 (Date Met: )
                          GW - 170 (Date Met: )

                          Final GW - 165




                          Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter

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                          • #14
                            Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                            Hello and welcome! Good luck, and dont be afraid to ask questions....the people here are amazing and can answer just about anything!












                            F/22yrs old/5'7"
                            start date: 05/11/06
                            215/203/155

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                              Re: New here, saying &quot;hey!&quot;

                              More welcomes...you guys are too awesome! I am really looking forward to taking advantage of all these boards have to offer. Looks like I will never want for support!

                              I'll throw it in here, too. Today was my first weekly weigh-in. One week of induction down & I lost 7.6 pounds!! I am so pleased....
                              ´¨¨)) -:¦:-
                              ¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
                              ((¸¸.·´ ..·´
                              -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´unFLABulous


                              "Make your own kind of music, sing your own special song..."







                              Start: 5/18/06 (197.4 pounds)
                              week 1 -7.6 pounds!!
                              week 2-2.2 pounds
                              TOTAL INDUCTION LOSS-9.8
                              week 3
                              week 4

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