Starting again... from Canada

[Taradar]

I am on my third day of induction...The first couple of days were difficult. I weigh 227 lbs and once got down to 190 from 250 on the Atkins. I am a mom to three children and a hubby. I am pretty much on my own as I am the only "chubby" one in my family. I have struggled with my weight all my life and it consumes my days. I really wish that I had found this site the last time. All of your stories are so inspirational. I am going to walk 30 minutes a day NO EXCUSSES! and so far so good. (laughing at myself as it has only been 3

days)I am going to get brave and soon post pics of myself ...I guess just for accountability. Well...thats me in nutshell.
Tara

[Alexa]

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Hey there Tara,

Well done on your previous loss - you know it works. This site is totally great for providing a whole load of support, so it doesn't matter if you are the only non-skinny in the family.

To provide some accountability for your 30 mins a day walking you could sign into one of the exercise challenges.

See you around the board,

Baarb

[Taradar]

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Thanks Baarb for your suggestions and support.

I definately will check out the challenges. I get lost reading everyones posts as many of them are just like myself.

Thanks again ,
Tara

[Tracie515]

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Looks like you are ready to lose some weight. Good luck and maybe check out the exercise challenges. There are some good ones.

[sallyseachange]

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Hi Taradar and welcome! Seems like you mean business and are knuckling down to exercising too. Good for you!
If you eat the way Dr A prescribed, exercise and drink masses of water, you'll soon be a big loser for sure!
Let us know how you get on. We're all longing to cheer you on as you move towards your goal weight!

[sillygirl]

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Hi Taradar! Welcome to the board. You've made a wonderful commitment to this WOE, and exercising as well! You will do fine!

[Taradar]

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Thanks ladies for your support. It is nice to know that I am not doing this all alone this time.

Sincerely,
Tara

[DAWNIMMEL]

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Tara, welcome and I know what you mean about the life long problem. I was overweight as a child and I struggle everyday with my weight. I watch my daughter who is not overweight, but when she was around 10 the doctor said to watch her. I don't want her having the same problem I do. There is a second time around club on this forum. Check it out. I haven't been there in a while, but they are a great bunch......Dawn

[Taradar]

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Thanks Dawn...I will check it out.
Sincerely,
Tara

[ChristyAL]

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Hi Tara! Welcome to the board. I have 3 kids also and Im the only one doing this WOE. No laughing at 3 days...its one day at a time =) Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing your pics and following your success!

[Taradar]

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Thanks Christy

I finally made it over those first few days and they are the hardest for me. Now to stay on track for the next 11. I hope your first few days on Atkins went/going well for you too.

See you around the boards,
Tara

[dreamof145]

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Hi Tara. Great to see you hanging in there, it is soooo worth the effort. We're all here for you to lend support and encouragement. You can do it, you aren't alone!

[Taradar]

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Thank you Becky...and by the way you look great.!!!

Sincerely,
Tara

[emom]

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Hi, Taradar! Welcome to ADBB. I have been here for 2.5 months and like you I wish I had found this wonderful place sooner. I have lost weight before on Atkins and know it works. But I have never had support while doing it. This time I have lost around 13 pounds. I got a little off track during the holidays..not much but a little...the difference between other times I have dieted and now is that once I fell off, I never got back on...just couldn't forgive myself. This time, though, I had the good words of people to cheer me back on. So, I am back on now and feel very strong, thanks to all the cheerleaders I have met here.

The things I have found crucial to success: planning my meals, water and lots of it, exercise ( I do three workout days a week that include one hour of jumping on my mini tramp, stair master, light resistance training with small weights and when the weather permits walking outside - I live in Denver and haven't been able to do that recently due to all the snow) and getting on this BB as often as possible. I have also varied my diet with recipes that I have found here and I have discovered flax. I love it. There are some flax muffins that I won't do without. And there is a mock danish recipe that I enjoy for breakfast a couple times a week. Well, good luck and glad to have you on the journey!

[Taradar]

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Thanks for your post emom...

I too have fallen off the wagon many times before and have always given up on myself or I have used it as an excuss to quit...Not this time though! I am Thankfull for all of the support I have received so far and I know it will make a huge difference.

A danish sounds really good right now...I will give that a try for sure!

Thanks again,
Tara