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    Day 1, again

    Here we go again. Back to the only plan that works for me in terms of weight loss. Highest weight was 330. Current is 298.4. In 2004 I did Induction after hitting 330 and I lost rapidly. Got down to 270's and then drove off the road. Thanks to the rapid weight loss I had to have gallbladder surgery in October of 2004; we moved across the country a month later; and I got pregnant just a few months after that. I've been desperately trying to get back on track like I was in mid-04. I'm finally ready to do this no matter what life throws at me.

    I've got IR, PCOS, high BP, and NIDDM. I'm 31, I am married, have 2 kids, I'm a SAHM and I homeschool. Today is day 1 of a planned extended induction. My goal is to get under 200 by next New Year's so I can have another baby - but I want this even if no other babies are in our cards. I am so glad I found this board. I need this to work this year. No more excuses. Only results.

    Melissa F.
    330/298.4/Under 200 by 1/1/08
    Atkins Induction started 1/1/07. 0 Days Cheat-Free!!
    "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." 'How to think like a loser; Thoughts on weight loss.' by Dr. Jim Garlow (c.2005)
    Melissa F. - "Modified" Induction start 2/11/10
    HW 330/SW 281.8/CW 279.2/GW 150
    "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." -- Dr. Jim Garlow
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    Re: Day 1, again

    good luck.. I start atkins again today to.. Of all the other diets I have tried this is the one I have been most succesfull with.
    f/5'3/23
    SW155/CW155/GW115
    starting date: 1-6-07



    January challenges:

    situps: 10/930

    miles: 4/50

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    • #3
      Re: Day 1, again

      Welcome Melissa! You can do this and everyone here is behind you! This is the most supportive group of people I think you are going to find. I come here everyday to get information, recipes, success stories, exercise challenges, and of course the great before and after photos! My only advice is to always think ahead as far as meal plans, always taking an Atkins friendly snack with you when you go out, drink plenty of water and exercise. (anything to start! - I only did 10 situps a day to start, now I'm up to a whopping 30!! Ha Ha!)
      Stella


      **********************
      Start Date: 11/17/06
      SW 286 / CW 244
      Mini Goal 250 by 2/1/07 MET 2/11/07!
      Mini Goal #2 230
      GW 175


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      • #4
        Re: Day 1, again

        Hi Melissa - A good idea for the next 2 weeks is to stick Atkins friendly salads (egg salad, chicken, tuna, etc.) and other little treats (cheese, pepperoni, cucumbers) in the fridge so they are there when you open the door. You sound SOOO busy that this should help in any situation where you find yourself thinking - I need to eat but don't have time. The habit will follow - as you know from before! Good luck - we are all supporting you!

        Kacey

        F/40/5'2"
        Start: 7/24/06


        Current: Lost 49.25 pounds & 49.4 inches
        For weekly stats: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=38056
        Mini Goal: 90 kg/198 lbs <= MET Wk 13 - Oct 23
        Mini Goal2: 83 kg/182 lbs<= MET Wk 19 - Dec 30
        Mini Goal3: 75 kg/165 lbs (drivers license weight from YEARS ago!)
        Long Term Goal: 20% body fat! THEN I've made it!

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          Re: Day 1, again

          Hi Melissa and welcome. It's wonderful that you've decided to re-commit to Atkins and to becoming slimmer and more healthy!
          We're all rooting for you and willing to answer any queries you might have.
          Happy losing!
          Before and after:






          PLEDGING FLIGHTS
          Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

          Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
          F/56yrs/5'.4"
          SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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          • #6
            Re: Day 1, again

            Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes and great advice. I ate a TON of food yesterday. It seemed I was hungry all day, plus my blood sugar crashed mid-afternoon which is normal for me going into low-carb w/ the diabetes. I stuck to it and had cheese instead of starch or sugar to bring my sugar up a bit. I weighed in this morning a few hours earlier than I did yesterday (DH gets to go back to work today from a vacation last week and we get up before 7 to take him to the bus - yesterday I slept in and weighed after 9am) - but still, the scale was 1 pound less than yesterday so I was very happy! I need to go pick up a copy of DANDR, I can't seem to find it in my book collection. I want my first 2 weeks to be as clean as possible.

            I'm so glad I'm here! This is going to be a great year!!!
            Melissa F. - "Modified" Induction start 2/11/10
            HW 330/SW 281.8/CW 279.2/GW 150
            "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." -- Dr. Jim Garlow

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            • #7
              Re: Day 1, again

              Welcome back melissa! Yes, please go buy the book today, a clean induction is really important on this journey!

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              • #8
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                Had an emotional upheaval last night and I didn't cheat! It was so hard with it only being day 2!! My Mom is getting married this year and the plan was October. Well, she called me last night to say that they were getting married this Friday instead! We definitely can't get out to California from Georgia by then, so we're going to miss it. I was completely unglued for a few hours.
                But, I'm very proud of myself! If I can get through that and not cheat, I can get through anything!!
                Melissa F. - "Modified" Induction start 2/11/10
                HW 330/SW 281.8/CW 279.2/GW 150
                "I can have excuses, or I can have results. I can not have both." -- Dr. Jim Garlow

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                • #9
                  Re: Day 1, again

                  Whaaaaat? From October to this Friday!?!? I don't blame you for coming unglued. It's great your eating stayed on track though! Each time you pass a hurdle like that, it gets easier and easier.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Day 1, again

                    Melissa, welcome and hang in there. Its great that you did not succomb to binging when your moms stress hit you. See, you can handle this and eat correctly at the same time.

                    patty
                    Lord, my dream is to lose this weight and to be healthier.

                    Patty female . 46yrs
                    SW 350
                    Small Goal. 325
                    Main Goal 145

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                    • #11
                      Re: Day 1, again

                      Good for you for staying on track! What a surprise you must've had!
                      Before and after:






                      PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                      Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                      Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                      F/56yrs/5'.4"
                      SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                      • #12
                        Re: Day 1, again

                        hi melissa i just wanted to say welcome, and you already know what works so just hang in there and you can do it, me and you are at the same weight, and i also just restarted me myself knows this works as well, im also a sahm which i find it was easier to do this when i was working away from home, but i know i can do it either way. I see your in ga as well we are neighbors so just want to say welcome!!!!

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                        Last edited by sillygirl; April 25, 2007, 12:23 PM.
                        LISA
                        restarted induction 9/20/09
                        starting weight 329
                        1st goal 300, would like to reach this goal by December 1st



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