Eeeks! I'm a newbie here.....

[RedGirl07]

Hi All,

I'm trying Atkins (again) with a goal in mind of losing 75 lbs. I'll settle for 50, but 75 would be GREAT. Long story short....I'm a 32 year old wife and mother of a 3 year old daughter who has never shed the excess baby weight from 2003 . I've tried everything but nothing worked. A month or so ago I tried using hoodia supplements to curb my hunger and after reading up on it, I found that many people who use them while on the Atkins diet found success. I currently weigh 212lbs and would like to get down to (approx.) 137 at some point in 2007. I know this might be somewhat unrealistic, but I cannot carry around this weight forever. Anyways, I just stumbled upon this site today and I am hoping to make some cyber-buddies out there b/c I REALLY need the support....and I will be more than happy to support others who might need it too. This is day one of my induction phase and my motto is "one day at a time". I would sooooo appreciate any helpful hints/words of wisdom that anyone would like to share. I'm excited about this weight loss journey that I began today....thanks for travelling with me

[sillygirl]

Re: Eeeks! I'm a newbie here.....

Hi redgirl! Welcome to the board. I'm sure you will make some great friends around here. We all have the eating/weight in common and this is a great place to be! I see you started induction today! Have you read the book yet? If not, please pick up a copy, it's an invaluable tool for eating this way. Also, you can go hang out in the induction forum of the board.

One day at a time is all anyone can ask!

[boonie stomper]

Re: Eeeks! I'm a newbie here.....

Happy New Year, Redgirl07! Happy to have you aboard! Have you gotten rid of what you WON'T need (temptations, for instance)? Got what you WILL need (DANDR 2002 & induction-legal foods)?

Have you taken your starting weight and measurements, perhaps a photo, so you can really measure progress you make?
Have you been reading up on the "sticky" posts in the forum lists?

Got any questions? We're happy to help! Welcome!

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