Journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step

[KEEPINGTHEFAITH]

Hi people. I am a 33year old female from East Africa. My statistics are currently 231 pounds sitting squarely on a 5'3 frame. My battle with weight goes back light years and i guess finally the endless desperation is getting to me.
This bulletinboard concept is completely new for me, on a participatory level. But when i decided to give the atkins approach another shot - begun 2nd October 2006 - i decided i better go the whole hog. Just reading the different postings gives me such a charge and sense of familiarity but most importantly a sense of hope.

Lets keep the faith!

All the best everyone

[Richt]

Re: Journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step

There is so much truth in the saying that you have used for the title of this thread. You have definintely started off on the right note. I am sure you will be a great success.

Oh, and btw, welcome to the board.

Rich

[KEEPINGTHEFAITH]

Re: Journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step

Thanks for the welcome Rich. Like i said, the more and more i read other postings the more assured i feel that success is mine for the taking.

Plus your before and during pictures of your journey are a major booster!

[dreamof145]

Re: Journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step

Welcome. I love the name you chose. Isn't that the truth. We're so happy to have you join the quest to get healthy and lose weight with us. Getting active in the ADBB and making friends here will make your journey more enjoyable.

[Elizellen]

Re: Journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step

Hi Welcome to our ADBB family!

I am glad you not only have started your Atkins journey but are allowing us to be a part of it with your postings here.

[KEEPINGTHEFAITH]

Re: Journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step

Thanks for the welcome Elizeellen.

I am so thrilled to see you have virtually met your goal and have dropped 148 lbs along the way! Its postings like yours that make it all seem possible.

Any specific tips you would like to share?

[Elizellen]

Re: Journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step

Any specific tips you would like to share?

The one thing that has kept me on track is to remember a phrase that one member had in her signature when I joined

Failing to plan is planning to fail

So each day I used to plan my eating for the next day, so I knew what I could eat and not fall into the trap of being hungry and not knowing what was 'legal' for induction.
Another good tip I learned early on my Atkins journey was to make a copy of the list of allowed foods (or several copies) and carry it with you so you can always check that anything you are thinking of eating is on the list. Another list pinned up in the kitchen is a good idea so you can doublecheck before preparing food!



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