It's like coming home.

[vJosie]

I did Atkins for about year, 2003-2004 but strayed when I went back to teaching. I had convinced myself that I could just watch what I eat and it'd be fine, but there is just no doubt that carbs are my enemy and I can't lose weight while eating them. I gained 20 lbs my first year back and 15 my second. not a good pattern. A few months ago, I joined Weight Watchers and lost a few, but I always feel hungry and I really feel like I'm "dieting".

So I'm back. It feels like coming home. I know what to eat and I feel in control again. I do not feel hungry. I know it's going to take a lot of strength just to get back down to the size I was in when I started "watching what I ate". But I'm sure now that I won't stray again.

PS - I recognize a few names from the old ABTB group....

[ValidRouge]

Re: It's like coming home.

Hi Josie, welcome back. Your story is a common one around here (myself included). I know that this is a lifestyle change for me now...and I'm working it baby! The support here is amazing! Looking forward to seeing more posts from you.

[dreamof145]

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Welcome back Josie!

[kkat55]

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Welcome home!

[Sweet_Sadie]

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Welcome and happy first post! I did WW too years ago and "white knuckled" it the whole craving time. Atkins Rocks and the world is catching on! I just love going to a restaurant and seeing Atkins on the menu.

[Lisa M]

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Hi, Josie!!!!


Welcome to ADBB! I recognize your name and remember when you graduated from college with your teaching degree ...how's that going for you? Are you still teaching Spanish?

Best wishes on your journey!!

[sweet777]

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Welcome back! Im nnew to this board as of a couple mos ago and there are a lot of great people here to help u along the way as u already know!! I love it , will never try another diet!! Huggs . Glad your here!

[Scooterjam]

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Welcome back!

These folks here are absolutely the best! And honest!

Make sure to post your questions and we look forward to hearing about your success!

Once again, welcome back!

Scooter





44 Year Old Male
Start Date: 04/17/06
Start Weight: 295 lbs.
Current Weight: 247 lbs.



I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself.
A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough
without ever having felt sorry for itself.

“Self-Pity” - D. H. Lawrence

[Rosa]

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HI JOSIE!! (and hi Lisa too!)

I am also coming back to the boards after a haitus (mine was mostly medical, but partly mental)

I wanted to let you know I remember you!! Gosh you made such great recipes in the old days. I still remember your "Perfect Cheesecake" recipe. It was the bomb! If it's not still posted, you really must get it up there. (lol and if you don't still have it. I DO! )

ANYWAY. I've been on Induction since Monday, it's going great so far.
I wish you much success!


Rosa

[vJosie]

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HI JOSIE!! (and hi Lisa too!)


I wanted to let you know I remember you!! Gosh you made such great recipes in the old days. I still remember your "Perfect Cheesecake" recipe. It was the bomb! If it's not still posted, you really must get it up there. (lol and if you don't still have it. I DO! )



Rosa

LOL - I don't really have it, but I stick with the same recipe and it's on the Good Eats website (Food Network), except that I sub a mixture of Splenda and erythritol for the sugar. Nice to know it made an impression!!! Even when I stopped Atkins, I still made cheesecake the same because it just doesn't make sense to put sugar in it.

Hi, Josie!!!!


Welcome to ADBB! I recognize your name and remember when you graduated from college with your teaching degree ...how's that going for you? Are you still teaching Spanish?

Best wishes on your journey!!

Yes, I'm teaching Spanish. I like it. Nice to see you here!

Thanks to everyone for the welcome and the support.