Hello

[Emicatlukdy]

Hi,
I have been lurking for a week now and finally have found the time to sit down and introduce myself.
I am a 38 yo/mom/wife/nurse in the midst of a mid life crisis! I recently dropped my two eldest children off at college and was just devestated by the realization that they are gone....I still have 2 at home but it doesnt seem to diminish the mourning process any.
I have lived my entire adult life for my children. Pregnant and alone at 18 yrs., and then many more years of struggling....there has never been much time to do for me. So....last Sunday I started the Atkins program for me! One of the things that I want more than anything is to be thin again...not like a teenager but thin enough to feel good.
I also have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease which makes Atkins a very good match for me. I would imagine that there is a good percentage of Atkins followers who have Celiac and dont know it.
My first week of Induction proved successful. I am down 5 lbs. and my face looks so much better already.
Thanks for reading...I have enjoyed and drawn strength from many of your posts this past week.
Paula

205/200/? @ 5'7

[tanyamadsen1974]

Re: Hello

hi and welcome!!! i'm so happy you decided to join in taking care of YOU is the most important thing in the world! enjoy the peace and quiet, you've earned it!

[dreamof145]

Re: Hello

Welcome. We're so glad to have you join us. I've also spent my entire life for my kids. Which, I'm not complaining, but as many of us women do, we forget to take care of ourselves. Now is the time for you to become as healthy and as fit as you can so that you will be there for many years to come. I have found that by finding myself in my weight loss journey...I can do even more for my family and friends. I have more energy, feel better about myself and find more things to do with my time that are rewarding and fun.

Many people with digestive problems benefit from the low-carb way of life. It should be a good solution to your discomfort. Keep us posted - with your weight loss and your condition. We are all here for you and want to see you succeed!

[Lady_Hawke]

Re: Hello

Hello! Welcome to the ADBB!
Congratulations on releasing 5 pounds! You are off to a wonderful start!
Its great that you are finally taking time to do for you - once you get used to it, you're really going to enjoy it!

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