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Hello everyone
My name is Shannon, I discovered these boards about two weeks ago. I've never done Atkins, (yes, I'd heard about it of course!). To all of you who have posted your stories, pictures, and words of encouragement to each other, I thank you! You all have been an inspiration!
About me; I've spent the last 18+ years being a very busy mom and teacher! Year by year my size went up, I avoided scales and mirrors and photographs of myself to the point that it became almost an obsession. Then I turned
40 and a few life altering events happened in short order. I suddenly became very aware that I needed to do something to take care of myself.
Somehow I found my way here and began reading stories. The more I read, the more courage I gained. All the wonderful, supportive, positive people here gave me the courage to find and read the book, go to the store, and say, "yes, I can do this!" I even took :shudder: pictures of myself.
This is my fourth day, I think it's a bit easier. I don't seem to be 'craving' sweets, etc. as badly and I don't seem to feel as sluggish. Tomorrow will be traumatic as one of the few forms of exercise I can do is swimming...it isn't the swimming I dread as much as the appearing in the swimsuit. But, I guess it's a case of "if I want to look better in the swimsuit, I had better appear in the swimsuit looking not so good in the first place, the better will follow in time."
About me; I've spent the last 18+ years being a very busy mom and teacher! Year by year my size went up, I avoided scales and mirrors and photographs of myself to the point that it became almost an obsession. Then I turned
40 and a few life altering events happened in short order. I suddenly became very aware that I needed to do something to take care of myself. Somehow I found my way here and began reading stories. The more I read, the more courage I gained. All the wonderful, supportive, positive people here gave me the courage to find and read the book, go to the store, and say, "yes, I can do this!" I even took :shudder: pictures of myself.
This is my fourth day, I think it's a bit easier. I don't seem to be 'craving' sweets, etc. as badly and I don't seem to feel as sluggish. Tomorrow will be traumatic as one of the few forms of exercise I can do is swimming...it isn't the swimming I dread as much as the appearing in the swimsuit. But, I guess it's a case of "if I want to look better in the swimsuit, I had better appear in the swimsuit looking not so good in the first place, the better will follow in time."
...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..." 
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