Desperate for change

[zencyn]

Hi everyone, My name is Cynthia - I'm at my highest weight ever right now and I'm miserable. I have 3 children 4 and under. Before my kids, I weighed around 200 - I was pretty comfortable there, would have like to have been smaller, but felt pretty good about myself. Now, three months after having my last child I'm about 100 pounds heavier and boy is it doing a number on me. I am constantly uncomfortable with all this extra weight. I've dieted (Atkins among the diets I've done) off and on for years, but this time I"m trying something different - I'm forgetting all the past failures and starting new. I'm going to pretend that I've never dieted before and all this is brand new to me. I'm going to reread the book this week for a fresh start on MOnday. I would love to start today, but I am going out of town and don't need to deliberately sabetouge myself. I can't wait to get to know everyone, it seems like a great place for the much needed support that I need.

Cynthia

[floydgirl]

Re: Desperate for change

Hi Cynthia. Welcome to the ADBB! I'm glad you have found us.

You are one busy lady with 3 children ages 4 and under. You have your hands full. Thankfully, after you start eating and living healthier, you'll have all the energy and stamina that you need.

I'm so glad that you are reading the book first. That is very important, and so many people just jump in without having the base knowledge.

Yep, you will find a lot of support and encouragement here.

Welcome aboard!

[sillygirl]

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Hi Cynthia! Welcome to the board. Good idea, start anew, read the book and do this properly. You'll see the ease of it and great results too.

[dreamof145]

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Welcome. So happy you've joined us.

[Adena]

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Welcome, Cynthia. You've come to the right place. Glad to hear you're reading the book first -- understanding the hows and whys of this way of eating helps tremendously.

Hope you have a good trip, and we look forward to hearing about your progess when you kick it off on Jan. 1.

[sombersusie]

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welcome cynthia!
atkins has been the only way i've been able to drop the weight! I used to weigh over 300 too and know how it really does slow you down. You've come to a great place for support! Hope to see you around.

[sallyseachange]

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Hello and welcome Cynthia! Really pleased you've decided to change your way of eating and make the move to weight loss and better health. You're so right to re-read the book before starting. It'll give you both inspiration and knowledge.

Looking forward to hearing about your Atkins journey after you start in the New Year!

[zencyn]

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Thanks for all the warm welcomes!


Cynthia

[kacey1]

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Hi Cynthia - Join us in the Memorial Day Challenge! We are a group of like minded people trying to help each other PUSH ourselves towards a fantastic summer - on top of all the other great benefits of this WOE!

Welcome to the board! Success is at hand for you - I just know it!

Kacey

[schellie]

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Welcome to the boards! The book id a great thing to keep handy. I carry mine everywhere, you just never know when you will need it. Good luck to you!!

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