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    An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

    Hi my name is Cindy, and I have been reading ADBB board for over a month now. Last Monday 6-12-06 I started this WOE, and I weighed today and have lost a total of 20 pounds. I am so excited. I do realize I am really heavy (was 300 and now 280lbs.) and I also know this was probably mostly water weight. I am excited because I can fit back into my jeans, not the skinny ones of course but at least its a pair of jeans. I was wearing only sweat pants for about 6 months now. I know this WOE works, I have tried it before but never stuck to it until I found this forum. I saw alot of before and after pics that made me think wow, I want that so bad, I want to be thin again. I have never been a big person and not being able to bend over or get out of bed has brought many tears. I want to live and even though I am alive being this heavy is just like being dead. I have to do something about this weight, and no matter what I try to do to lose weight everything I have tried is hard and hasnt worked as fast as this has. I am a true believer of the atkins WOE. I want to Thank everyone here. Your all an inspiration and have motivated me so much. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!!!

    Cindy

    SW 300
    CW 280
    GW onederland
    36f 5ft 7
    Cindy
    36f 5ft 7
    sw 300
    cw 278
    gw onederland
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    Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

    WOW!!!
    You managed to lose 20 pounds in a week? Good for you!

    Just what are you doing to trim it off like that?

    I did induction for 2 1/2 weeks and only lost 12 pounds.

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    • #3
      Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

      Welcome to Atkins and the message boards, Cindy! Congratz on losing 20 lbs! That is totally amazing! Keep up the good work and you'll reach your goal weight in no time!

      And I can totally related to being alive, but not feeling alive...I'd been that way for so many years and believe me...in a few months when you see those pounds melting away...you'll get a new lust for life!

      Good luck shedding those pounds!

      ~Far la bella figura!
      sigpic
      March 2009

      Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
      Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
      Age: 25 male
      Height: 6' 3"
      Waist: 29" (was 44")
      BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
      Starting Weight: 285
      Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
      Goal Weight: 175




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      • #4
        Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

        Just what are you doing to trim it off like that?

        when I started this WOE I only ate meat, eggs, and a small amount of cheese, and drank alot of water. Be prepared for the bathroom.... But I feel alot better and can move alot better, I am still doing this and trust me after two days of eating only that you dont want to eat alot. Keep in mind that my appetite is now about gone, I have to force myself to eat. I know eating some meat three times a day makes me lose faster and drink alot of water.
        Thanks for the replies!!
        Cindy
        36f 5ft 7
        sw 300
        cw 278
        gw onederland

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        • #5
          Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

          Welcome to the board. Congrats on the 20 lbs. that is fantastic!
          My hubby & I in the Smokies!




          Jan. 23/06 -183
          July 23 -159
          Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
          Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
          Sep 26. '07-148.5
          Nov 26-153
          April 1, '08-155
          July7 '08-155
          6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



          ~Karen~

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          • #6
            Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

            Congratulations on losing 20lbs. Thats the most I've ever heard someone losing in a week! Well done

            I am slightly concerned at ur food choices tho. You barely seem to have any carbs in ur diet, apart from cheese and eggs, which are minimal. Are you planning to introduce some veggies and salads in anytime soon?


            26 yr 5'2 F
            Did Atkins on and off from Feb 2005 until April 2008. Fluctuated between 15 st 1/211lbs and 11 st 1/155lbs.
            On different weightloss programme from 28th May 2008 start weight 14 st 11/207lbs.
            Current weight 10st 3lbs/143lbs.
            Ultimate Goal Weight 9 st/126lbs.

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            • #7
              Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

              I'm going to try that myself and see what happens. Just meat, eggs and a bit of cheese. Starting next week, I'll do it for one week and see if I can get a bit of a boost.
              Keep up the good work!

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              • #8
                Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                Hey guys, the 3 cups of vegetables per day are MANDATORY on the atkins plan. Trust me, the body NEEDS them. Welcome aboard...go to the induction forum and read all the stickies at the top of the list of topics.
                ~Joy

                Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                268.5/196/185
                QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                • #9
                  Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                  Yes, kids and kidettes, like Valid said, veggies are mandatory!!!!! 3 cups of them! Please eat them - all the nutrition and fiber. Yummy goodness!

                  Anyway, welcome Cidny! We're glad to have you 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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                  • #10
                    Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                    I wasnt aware that I could have the veggies on the induction, but yes I will add them as well. I hope that dont slow down my weight loss though. I use to have the atkins book and for some reason I was under the impression that after the first two weeks you could add the vegetables. I will add them now though, trust me it sounds yummy.
                    Thanks for all the support!

                    Cindy
                    Cindy
                    36f 5ft 7
                    sw 300
                    cw 278
                    gw onederland

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                    • #11
                      Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                      Oh no, my dear! Veggies are all the rage on Induction! There is a fabulous little print-out, I think on the Main Forum, that shows all the foods you can eat on Induction!

                      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.
                      sigpic
                      Yes, these are wolves. Glorious wolves!

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                      • #12
                        Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                        Here's the sticky to the acceptable foods list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=3286
                        ~Joy

                        Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                        268.5/196/185
                        QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                        Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                        http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                        • #13
                          Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                          Here's another one that's easier to read
                          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781
                          ~Joy

                          Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                          268.5/196/185
                          QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                          Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                          http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                          • #14
                            Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                            wow thanks everyone! I will be adding the veggies. I am so excited about losing this weight, I love this WOE.

                            Cindy
                            Cindy
                            36f 5ft 7
                            sw 300
                            cw 278
                            gw onederland

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                            • #15
                              Re: An excited newbie loses 20 lbs

                              Congratulations on the 20 pound loss. You are doing awesome!!

                              Yes, read the book and do the program exactly as Dr. Atkins suggests. You must have your veggies. Don't try to re-write the program to lose weight faster. You'll end up sick and feeling sluggish and not sticking to the WOE. Dr. Atkins knew what he was doing.

                              Your body will lose at the speed it is supposed to lose. Drink water, exercise, eat the appropriate amounts of protein, carbs and fat and take your supplements. This program works!!! You are doing great!!!
                              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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