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Jumping in with both feet!
Hi everyone!
My name is Christine, and I just started on Atkin's last Monday. I've lost 8 pounds and it's thrilling. I've been a "big girl" most of my life, but it's been in the past ten years since I've been married that I've ballooned like crazy. I'm currently at 282 and it's had more of an affect on me than just not looking good or feeling good. My self esteem is shot and I have turned in to a complete introvert. I'm terrified of talking to people I don't know and it's all but impossible for me to handle social situations. I used to be very outgoing and this phobia is horrible! It even took me several days of browsing this board to get up the courage to join. I want to succeed and I've read some of the stories others have posted and it's given me strength that I didn't think I had.
I started out reading the old Atkin's book, and yesterday I bought the 2002 version, along with the journal and the little carb counter booklet. It's proven to have been worth it already! I'm still confused about a few things, but I'm still reading and browsing the board for information too.
I'm really looking forward to meeting the members here and I'm especially excited about the prospect of this really being a way of eating that will work for me.
I can't wait to start posting and interacting with all of you!
My name is Christine, and I just started on Atkin's last Monday. I've lost 8 pounds and it's thrilling. I've been a "big girl" most of my life, but it's been in the past ten years since I've been married that I've ballooned like crazy. I'm currently at 282 and it's had more of an affect on me than just not looking good or feeling good. My self esteem is shot and I have turned in to a complete introvert. I'm terrified of talking to people I don't know and it's all but impossible for me to handle social situations. I used to be very outgoing and this phobia is horrible! It even took me several days of browsing this board to get up the courage to join. I want to succeed and I've read some of the stories others have posted and it's given me strength that I didn't think I had.
I started out reading the old Atkin's book, and yesterday I bought the 2002 version, along with the journal and the little carb counter booklet. It's proven to have been worth it already! I'm still confused about a few things, but I'm still reading and browsing the board for information too.
I'm really looking forward to meeting the members here and I'm especially excited about the prospect of this really being a way of eating that will work for me.
I can't wait to start posting and interacting with all of you!
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