Introducing myself...

[hothead]

Hi, I am hothead- named more for my hair, although being a redhead, I also have a temper. I have two girls who are 11 and 9 and have been carrying around more "baby" weight than I wanted to admit for some time. I am at 190 right now, after having been at 200 and on my 7th day of Atkins. I am enjoying the diet and this WOL, but when my weight goes down, I start becoming uncomfortable with the attention it gets and then I rocket back up. I don't know if anyone else is like that.

I had a splurge today, but have been really good up till now, we shall see what the scales say next week. I appreciate the support you offer and am hoping to get some myself so that I don't go back up to my "comfort food" weight after a little success.

I am also just coming out of a divorce and working my way through that has been tough on my body. I am really ready to start wearing smaller clothes. Other diets have worked short term for me in the past, but I have never managed to get below 175 since I was in my late 20's. Hoping to see that number soon, because if I can break that barrier, I will know that I am really on my way- so I guess that's my mini-goal. My real goal is 150.

[sherryskj]

Re: Introducing myself...

Hey!

Welcome to the boards! Wow is this is great place for you to receive what you are looking for! Any questions or encouragement you might need, concerning almost any topic, you will find someone here with that information. The encouragement the people lavish on you here is priceless.

I hope you will find your way around here easier than I am, haha! There is so much here to enrich your life on Atkins! Take your time and slowly soak it all in. They have endless patience and understanding about what you are going through. Many successes to you!


hugs,

sherry
ps. i have a little red-headed grandbaby. what an angel he is. haven't seen that stereotypical red-headed streak of anger yet. hope we never do! haha.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Introducing myself...

Welcome Hothead! Sherry said it right... ADBB is a great place for support and inspiration. Sometimes it's the encouragement of others who have "been where you are" and who understand the problems, that can make the difference between reaching goal, or not. I'm sure you'll do fine!

Ask any questions you might have... we're happy to help out where we can.

Happy Atkineering!

[sillygirl]

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Hey hothead! Welcome to the board. Sounds like you're on your way to a skinny new life for yourself and your children! I understand your issues with becoming thin and getting attention! Trust me, it's attention that you deserve! You will get used to it in no time! Anyway, you're doing this for you, and your health not for anyone else.

[Nixgirl]

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Hi hothead

Welcome to ADBB! Everyone here is so friendly and helpful and i'm sure you'll find all the answers and encouragement you need here

I'm sorry to hear about your divorce but I guess this is the perfect time to start on the road to a new you!

Good Luck with the Atkins WOL

Janet
xx

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