I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

[HeatherL]

I have been following this board for about year now, and have a friend who lost a significant amount of weight on the atkins diet. I went on atkins at almost 100 lbs overweight about a year ago and lost 40 lbs, I am currently at 240, having gained it all back in about 7 months. I REALLY want to get this weight off. I am used to being slender and athletic, but marriage and cooking for a family has taken its toll. I am desperate, and need all the support I can get. I quit the last time because of a vacation, and a decision to take a break for two days, which turned into two weeks ect..ect...I am sure many know how that story goes. Well, I dont want that to happen again. I want to get my self- esteem back more than anything. I have become sort of a recluse since gaining this weight.
I have heard the "pros and cons" of this diet from friends and family, but I have seen it really work, and know that carrying around 100 extra pounds is NOT healthy. Please help give me a boost in the right direction.

[Chasin2Kids]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

This time will be the winner for you! Stick around here, and we'll do all we can to keep you going! Good luck, and congrats on making this decision. Let us know how you're doing!!

[carina]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

Good luck, Heather. I just know you're going to be successful!

I started today too and we're even very close in weight. Maybe we can encourage each other!

[Lady_Hawke]

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Welcome to the ADBB! You can do it! You're here, you have a great attitude and you'll get lots of support and encouragement from the wonderful members at the ADBB!

Looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments!

[floydgirl]

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Welcome to the ADBB! You are going to get a lot of support, encouragement, and advice here. I wish you well on the endeavor to a healthy lifestyle!

[sillygirl]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

Hi Healther! Welcome to the ADBB!

[Tracie515]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

Welcome! You came to the right place. Good Luck.

[sallyseachange]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

Hi Heather and welcome to the board.
So glad you decided to restart Atkins and move towards lower weight and better health.
Why not join one of the many exercise challenges? Exercise if fundamental to the programme and really helps shift the pounds... take it from a one time non believer! Also, you might like to take a peek into the Second Time Around Club (STAC) where everyone has drifted away and then back to the way of eating. Plenty of support to be had there!

Looking forward to seeing your success!

[HeatherL]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

HI again everyone, thanks for the support! I'll definately look into the excersize challenges, and Carina, that would be great!

Heather

[HeatherL]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

Whoo hoo, its been a week now, and I've stuck to induction very closely, and I'm down 12 lbs !!!! YAY !

[Tracie515]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

Way to go girl! Keep it up. It get's easier every day.

[sillygirl]

Re: I am starting on Dec. 26th...and want to do it right this time.

Whoo hoo, its been a week now, and I've stuck to induction very closely, and I'm down 12 lbs !!!! YAY !

Well done!

[Stella]

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Great Job!!!!

[floydgirl]

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Congratulations on your success, Heather! Keep up the great work!

[sallyseachange]

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You're doing a great job! Keep it up... and congrats!

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