So happy I found this place!!

[britg84]

Hello Everyone!

My name is Brittany and I am 22 years old. I have had problems with my weight since I was a kid and could seem to lose it. I started Atkins in March of 2003 and lost 40 lbs originally. Here in the last 6 months I have been struggling with my weight, I gained 13 lbs that I can't seem to lose!! Today is day 14 of induction (second time in 3 1/2 years) and I am so happy that I found this place because no one I know does Atkins so I have no one to talk to about it with. Anyways, I have tons of questions I want to ask and lots of experience from doing it so long so I can't wait!!

[2big4mysize]

Re: So happy I found this place!!

welcome to ADBB start a chat journal and visit other journals and you will have lots of Atkins buddies. join some of our exercise challengews for some fun doing the mandatory exercise part of your Atkins.

Happy low carbing

[Adena]

Re: So happy I found this place!!

Welcome, Britt. We're glad you found us, too. This is a really great community of supportive folks. (I've noticed the boards are a little slower on the weekends -- I think a lot people post while they're at work! )

I agree about joining a challenge. They're a fun way to challenge ourselves while keeping ourselves accountable. You may want to start a journal over in Journal Chats. That's a good way to develop a relationship with some "regulars" who will keep up with you and vice versa. Also, have you used Fitday before (www.fitday.com)? It's a free website where you can record and track everything you eat. The cool thing is, it gives you the percentages of what you're eating, so you can make sure you're following the right fat-protein-carb ratios.

Good luck to you, and hope to see you around the boards!

[dreamof145]

Re: So happy I found this place!!

Hi Brittany. Glad you found us...this is the place to get information, motivation and encouragment to get healthy and lose weight. One thing that has been helpful to me is to figure out what isn't working and make changes that bring results. If you plan your success, it will be easier to make life-style changes that become habits.

I agree with journaling, using the fitday and joining the challenges here in the ADBB. Making friends with others who are doing the program is a great way to keep you focused and moving towards your goal.

Keep us posted on your progress. Best wishes.

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