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  • #1

    Newbie...3 days in!

    Hi everyone. I'm Janet and I decided to start Atkins after a friend recommended it to me. She really inspired me with her success and after many years of dieting attempts (some successful...most failed!) I decided to try something which seems to have a proven success rate!

    I'm half way through my 3rd day on induction and I've already managed to shift 6 lbs! I realise most of that is probably fluid weight...but for someone who's been dieting forever and succeeding only in adding more weight to my burdened frame...It's somewhat of a breakthrough!








    Female 40 5ft 2in
    Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
    SW 206
    CW 180
    GW 147

    Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
    Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
    Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
    Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
    Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

    MEASUREMENTS

    5/2/07
    Bust 47
    U/Bust 43
    Waist 41.5
    Tummy 46
    Hips 44.5
    U/Thigh 24
    U/Arm 14

    2/4/07
    B 44
    U/B 37.5
    W 37.5
    T 42
    H 39
    U/T 18.75
    U/A 12.75
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Re: Newbie...3 days in!

    Hello there Nixgirl and welcome to the board. We're happy you decided to join us here.
    Congrats on your losses so far! Six pounds in three days is awesome!

    You'll find there's plenty going on here, so feel free to join any exercise challenges you like, or perhaps start a journal. There are many ways to keep motivated and we're all very happy to help you on your journey to better health.

    Happy Atkineering!
    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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    • #3
      Re: Newbie...3 days in!

      Thanks Sallyseachange! I've been browsing the boards for a couple of days now and I've been really inspired by some of the success stories and also the before and after pics.
      So far I've found induction to be fairly easy to stick to...although snacks seem to be a problem for me and my daughter who also started Atkins with me on Monday. I'm sure by reading through the various threads we'll find some of the answers we need!








      Female 40 5ft 2in
      Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
      SW 206
      CW 180
      GW 147

      Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
      Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
      Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
      Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
      Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

      MEASUREMENTS

      5/2/07
      Bust 47
      U/Bust 43
      Waist 41.5
      Tummy 46
      Hips 44.5
      U/Thigh 24
      U/Arm 14

      2/4/07
      B 44
      U/B 37.5
      W 37.5
      T 42
      H 39
      U/T 18.75
      U/A 12.75

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: Newbie...3 days in!

        How cool that you have your daughter to do Atkins with you! It makes a huge difference to be able to share successes or trials and tribulations with someone close.

        Here's a link to Linda's recipe site... which is awesome. It has a "snack" section. The recipes with the asterisk are induction legal: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
        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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        • #5
          Re: Newbie...3 days in!

          Welcome
          Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
          he said, 'Don't count calories.'
          --------------------------------------
          Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
          Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
          Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
          Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


          http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum

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          • #6
            Re: Newbie...3 days in!

            Thanks for the welcome folks!
            Those recipes look great...we'll be trying some of them out very soon!








            Female 40 5ft 2in
            Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
            SW 206
            CW 180
            GW 147

            Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
            Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
            Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
            Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
            Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

            MEASUREMENTS

            5/2/07
            Bust 47
            U/Bust 43
            Waist 41.5
            Tummy 46
            Hips 44.5
            U/Thigh 24
            U/Arm 14

            2/4/07
            B 44
            U/B 37.5
            W 37.5
            T 42
            H 39
            U/T 18.75
            U/A 12.75

            Comment

            • #7
              Re: Newbie...3 days in!

              Hi Nixgirl! Welcome to the board. Sounds like you're doing a fine job so far. Keep it up!

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              • #8
                Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                Originally posted by sillygirl
                Hi Nixgirl! Welcome to the board. Sounds like you're doing a fine job so far. Keep it up!
                Thanks sillygirl! Things are going well so far...I was totally addicted to coca cola until starting Atkins on Monday, somedays I could drink upwards of 2 litres a day I've been really suprised that i've had no cravings for it at all so far...water is doing nicely!








                Female 40 5ft 2in
                Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
                SW 206
                CW 180
                GW 147

                Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
                Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
                Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
                Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
                Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

                MEASUREMENTS

                5/2/07
                Bust 47
                U/Bust 43
                Waist 41.5
                Tummy 46
                Hips 44.5
                U/Thigh 24
                U/Arm 14

                2/4/07
                B 44
                U/B 37.5
                W 37.5
                T 42
                H 39
                U/T 18.75
                U/A 12.75

                Comment

                • #9
                  Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                  HAH! See that? You only THOUGHT you were addicted to coke! It's great you have no cravings for it!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                    Originally posted by sillygirl
                    HAH! See that? You only THOUGHT you were addicted to coke! It's great you have no cravings for it!

                    Yeah! I think too that on previous dieting attempts I've always felt deprived of food...starving hungry with nothing much to look forward to...i've always slipped back to drinking coke! With Atkins I know I can look forward to delicious satisfying meals...the thought of coke never enters my head!















                    Female 40 5ft 2in
                    Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
                    SW 206
                    CW 180
                    GW 147

                    Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
                    Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
                    Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
                    Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
                    Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

                    MEASUREMENTS

                    5/2/07
                    Bust 47
                    U/Bust 43
                    Waist 41.5
                    Tummy 46
                    Hips 44.5
                    U/Thigh 24
                    U/Arm 14

                    2/4/07
                    B 44
                    U/B 37.5
                    W 37.5
                    T 42
                    H 39
                    U/T 18.75
                    U/A 12.75

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                      Hi Nixgirl, welcome to the board! Congrats on the weightloss so far!
                      37/5'4"/Female/SAHM/Started 2-6-07

                      Come & Visit My ADBB Journal: The Lighter Side
                      SW: 401/CW: 401/February Goal Weight: 381/GW: 165




                      My Weightloss Goals
                      February Goal: 20lbs (381)
                      March Goal: 11lbs (370)
                      April Goal: 11lbs (359)
                      May Goal: 10lbs (349)
                      June Goal: 9lbs (340)


                      Without a destination, how do you know when you've arrived?

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                      • #12
                        Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                        Hey Nixgirl...

                        6 pounds....awesome, and in three days...wait till it's been 2 weeks...just imagine. Congrats on your weight loss, make sure you check out all the forums and recipes and links...great great great stuff here I'm telling ya!

                        Welcome
                        Scooter







                        Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                          hereiam... thanks for the welcome and the congrats!

                          scooterjam...thanks for the welcome and the congrats...I find myself browsing here quite a lot! And you're absolutely right...there's loads of great stuff and invaluable info and support...I feel certain that this time i'm gonna succeed with my weight loss and keep it off forever!!
                          Oh and congrats on your own great weight loss it's awesome!

                          xx
                          Last edited by Nixgirl; February 11, 2007, 05:27 AM. Reason: Forgot weight ticker!








                          Female 40 5ft 2in
                          Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
                          SW 206
                          CW 180
                          GW 147

                          Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
                          Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
                          Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
                          Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
                          Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

                          MEASUREMENTS

                          5/2/07
                          Bust 47
                          U/Bust 43
                          Waist 41.5
                          Tummy 46
                          Hips 44.5
                          U/Thigh 24
                          U/Arm 14

                          2/4/07
                          B 44
                          U/B 37.5
                          W 37.5
                          T 42
                          H 39
                          U/T 18.75
                          U/A 12.75

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                            - congrats to you "newbie" - My girlfriend and I are on day two and she weighed in this a.m. with a weight shift of 4 lbs! - Keep up the good work! - Charley

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                            • #15
                              Re: Newbie...3 days in!

                              Thanks Charley...and well done to Valerie on her weight loss!


                              Good luck to you both!

                              Janet
                              xx








                              Female 40 5ft 2in
                              Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
                              SW 206
                              CW 180
                              GW 147

                              Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
                              Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
                              Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
                              Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
                              Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

                              MEASUREMENTS

                              5/2/07
                              Bust 47
                              U/Bust 43
                              Waist 41.5
                              Tummy 46
                              Hips 44.5
                              U/Thigh 24
                              U/Arm 14

                              2/4/07
                              B 44
                              U/B 37.5
                              W 37.5
                              T 42
                              H 39
                              U/T 18.75
                              U/A 12.75

                              Comment

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