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    Hi everyone!

    First of all I want to say how wonderful ADBB is!
    When I began to feel down about dieting and how much weight I had gained I began searching online for anything to inspire me. I was hesitant starting the Atkins diet again because I felt like no one was doing it anymore and felt kind of discouraged by it. This website changed all that just a few days ago for me. I began the Atkins diet before coming along this site, but wasn't really into it hardcore. I wasn't eating right or excercising. Once I began reading the different forums and saw how many people out there are using the same approach to weight loss as I was, I suddenly became hopeful and encouraged. Ever since, I have got back on track and it feels so good. I really feel like this web site was what I really needed to get me going to a better lifestyle.


    I recently gave birth to a precious baby boy, Liam Elsworth. Prior to my pregnancy I was on the Atkins diet ~maintenance. I had lost 30lbs and reached my goal weight. I was thinner than I ever was and extremely happy with a ton of energy and felt so healthy. I stopped the Atkins diet maintenance when I became pregnant for fear that 1. I would be denying my baby of nutrients, and 2. I wanted to live up my pregnancy. I ended up gaining 75lbs!!! Part of it was due to my eating habits, but the other part was because I was on bed rest for pregnancy induced toxemia. Since having Liam and starting Atkins again, I feel wonderful. I now remember how easy it was to lose the weight and look forward to accomplishing my goals.

    ~Wish me luck
    ~*Amber
    Last edited by amby1510; October 24, 2006, 04:27 PM.
    22ys 5'9"



    Diet start date: 10/12/06

    SW220/CW212/GW150


    First time on Atkins 2005
    SW189/GW159~Reached



    ~Mini Goal 204 by Thanksgiving~

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    Re: Losing that pregnancy weight

    Don't ever give up, I'm 50 years old and just starting over on Atkins. I have a long way to go but, never give up and never surrender.

    re-start 12/30/08
    Male 6'2" 52 yrs. old


    "You can give out but, Never give UP!"
    Iditarod Dog Handler! Grizzly


    Chef Grizzly

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    • #3
      Re: Losing that pregnancy weight

      Amby, that colour you have written in is extremely difficult to read.

      But welcome to the board.

      Rich
      sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

      It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




      I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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        Re: Losing that pregnancy weight

        Hi Amber,

        I'm also in 'lose that pregnancy weight' mode. Are you nursing? There's a good section on this board about doing Atkins while nursing (and pregnant - but I don't need that party any more).

        I'm glad you found us - this is a great support system here.

        How old is your little one? (I've got 3 total - a 7 year old, a 21 month old and a 3 month old).
        Aloha

        Ellie


        222/210/Size 9 whatever that equals weight wise...

        restarting 10/10/06 after having two kids in two years.....


        Mini Goal: 199 by Thanksgiving

        old stats below
        -----------------------------------------
        222/199/150-ish (18.25 inches gone)
        Started: June 17, 2003

        My sporatically updated fitday journal is here:
        http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...wner=Ronile999

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          Re: Losing that pregnancy weight

          Hi Amby! Congratulations on the birth of your son. Glad to have you on the board. Do you have a copy of the DANDR book? You don't say when the last time you ate this way was, but I wanted to be sure you have all the latest information!

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            Re: Losing that pregnancy weight

            The last time I was on Atkins was a year ago. I do have a copy of DANDR I used to carry it everywhere with me!
            22ys 5'9"



            Diet start date: 10/12/06

            SW220/CW212/GW150


            First time on Atkins 2005
            SW189/GW159~Reached



            ~Mini Goal 204 by Thanksgiving~

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              Re: Losing that pregnancy weight

              Originally posted by amby1510
              The last time I was on Atkins was a year ago. I do have a copy of DANDR I used to carry it everywhere with me!
              That's the ticket!

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              • #8
                Re: Losing that pregnancy weight

                Great Job Amby, DANDR is a must really.

                Good luck.



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                Last edited by sallyseachange; February 1, 2007, 04:25 AM.
                sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

                It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




                I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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