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    Trying for Real this time.

    Hello Everyone! I've been a fan of the board for some time now and i finally worked up the courage to Introduce myself and to say hello to you all! My name is Loren and i'm 18, I'm a carboholic. I recently Moved with my Parents from San Diego California to Kodiak Alaska. Since Moving to the rock i have put on about 40 pounds. I have been trying to do the diet on my own for the last month, and it seems at every turn i run into nay-sayers and people telling me atkins wil kill me blahdy blah blah, i'm sure you all know how people act. Unfortunately i'm not too terribly strong willed so i give in. I started Atkins at 175 pounds, that was a month ago. I now weigh 168. I know i could have lost more, but without any support i am constantly cheating and straying. SO i have come to you all knowing that if i am going to get any support it will be from you folks here at ADBB! I Will be starting the diet again on the 5th and i pray this time i can stick to it!

    ~Loren
    Female / 18 / 5'5
    Highest: 175 Pounds

    Start: 175
    Curent: 168
    Mini goal:155
    GOAL! : 145
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    Re: Trying for Real this time.

    Welcome to the board Loren. I know you can do this, you have found one of the best weight loss tools in this board.

    Keep us posted on your results.

    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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    • #3
      Re: Trying for Real this time.

      Some times it is easier to not say you are on atkins until they can see how wonderful you are doing. I would just tell people I am eating meat and vegie. No one ever turned their nose down on that
      ~Lauren~



      support? Isn't it time to give some back?
      Ask a mod how today.

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      • #4
        Re: Trying for Real this time.

        Welcome Loren ~ so glad you've introduced yourself! Congratulations on the 7 pounds!!

        You've definitely come to the right place for support and encouragement. Reading the book, Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (edition 2002), surrounding yourself with people who understand (ADBB), feeling the energy and seeing the positive results will help you when you encounter the negative-minded people. Once people start noticing how well you are doing, their attitudes will change.

        Theres a lot of support here to help keep you motivated. Become active in the boards and challenges, take your measurements and do the program faithfully. Plan to succeed and you will.
        Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



        Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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        • #5
          Re: Trying for Real this time.

          Hi Lakuea! Welcome to the board. This is a wonderful place for information and support!

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          • #6
            Re: Trying for Real this time.

            Welcome to the board! I have found in my many attempts at Atkins, to only tell the people who are supportive. Otherwise I think of an excuse why i dont want or cant have something. That is the new basic rule I made for myself. My MIL was over wanting me to eat something yesterday, and I just kept on with excuses why I couldnt eat it. My hubby knew, but I just didnt want the drama from her. Anyway, glad you introduced yourself here. Many people are afraid, or ashamed of things, but we all find out, were here for the same reason. Many people have stories so similar to ours, youd think you said it yourself. Glad to meet you! Good luck on your journey!
            Fitday

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            • #7
              Re: Trying for Real this time.

              Welcome! I just tell people i am eating low carb and they don't ever say anything bad. Good Luck!



              BEFORE





              NOW

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              • #8
                Re: Trying for Real this time.

                Welcome Loren and Welcome to the ADBB. Hey Girl, this is a great place to be and you are going to meet some fantastic people who are morphing their bodies and lives. Don't wait to jump in, ask questions, read up on all the stickies and live your life.

                Sidebar...My godfather and mother lived in Anchorage and I visited there many, many years ago as I will never forget my trip. I also have a dear friend who is a missionary in Kotzebue way up north. How is life at the 'rock' compared to San Diego? I'm a S.Cal gal as well (LA) and have been to San Diego a few times and loved it.

                Hoping to get to know you.
                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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                • #9
                  Re: Trying for Real this time.

                  Loren - You can also tell people you have to avoid sugar and white flour because of allergy problems. No one ever says a word after that! Put some backup stuff in your car, in your fridge, and in your backpack - then if you are in a tempting situation you'll have a fall back 'because of your allergies'.

                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: Trying for Real this time.

                    Welcome! I'm new too and I am really excited just starting in. I lived in San Diego for about 3 years. There is no big city I would choose over Big San D!! LA is over rated. Never been to Alaska but if I did, as an atkineer, I would take advantage of teh fresh salmon...mmmm...Anyhoo, there's plenty of support here and everyone is really really positive
                    December 27, 2006 5'2 250lbs
                    SW=250 CW=243 GW=125

                    1st Goal=199

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                    • #11
                      Re: Trying for Real this time.

                      Welcome! Glad you plucked up courage to post here at ADBB! That's a major step towards keeping on track.
                      Keep us updated about your results and holler if you need a helping hand!
                      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: Trying for Real this time.

                        Welcome! I'm returning to Atkins myself, after losing over 60 pounds with it two years ago. I became very ill just after I met my goal weight, and naturally, everyone in the world automatically blamed the Atkins Diet for everything that was wrong with me. Only after tons of tests was it revealed to be a nueorological disorder, and nothing to do with diet in any way, shape, or form. When I was doing Atkins before, I just told people that I was eating low-carb, and if they expressed horror at the idea, I explained to them what Atkins actually means: lots of meat and veggies, no processed sugars and flours. Most of them, including my doctors, agreed that if it was working for me and my bloodwork was okay, there was no reason for me to not do it.

                        This board was an incredible help to me last time, and as soon as I decided to go back on Atkins my first stop wasn't the book or the Atkins web site, it was this board!
                        37, female, 5'3"
                        195/188/128
                        started 7/10/03, reached goal June 2004
                        back on Atkins 11/10/2009

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                        • #13
                          Re: Trying for Real this time.

                          Thanks for all the support guys, it is so nice to get positive feedback I can' wait to start up again!

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                          Last edited by sillygirl; April 25, 2007, 12:38 PM.
                          Female / 18 / 5'5
                          Highest: 175 Pounds

                          Start: 175
                          Curent: 168
                          Mini goal:155
                          GOAL! : 145

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