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    Hi I'm new

    Hi...I'm new here...not new to Atkins though...I lost 145lbs doing it last time...but ended up with a surprise pregnancy after not being able to conceive for 8yrs...Thank You Doctor Atkins...I fully believe I owe alot of my healthy pregnancy to him... but was told by my doc that it was not good for the baby for me to remain on it...so I gave it up but now I am back on it...a year after my daughters birth...and boy do I need it...lol
    I am so excited to find this board...because I have very little help or understanding from others when it comes to keeping myself and my family in the Atkins way of life...I truly hope to make lots of great and supporting friends here, find better ideas than my own and ways of keeping us motivated to live a long healthy life...
    Because until they have been here...They just don't Understand...


    hw449lbs    ....cw360lbs...
    lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
    33yr old F 5'10

    Proud Momma
    to
    Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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    Re: Hi I'm new

    First off, Congratulations on your little miracle bundle of joy!!

    145 pounds is a LOT of weight to have lost and that is so awesome, and VERY inspirational to a lot of people on this board. A lot of us here are still struggling to get there...and it is so nice to hear from another person that we CAN do it!

    You are 110% right, they don't understand. You could have stayed on the maintanence portion of Atkins. In fact, my OB actually advised me to be mindful of my carbs while I was pregnant w/ DD. Not enought to lose weight, but make those healthy choices, ya know??

    I TOTALLY understand where you are at w/ not having much support or people that understand. This is what is right for us...and we are all here for eachother...to support, keep eachother in line (thank God) and just to have people who understand...and believe me, we definately do.

    I know this was long, but WELCOME. I hope ADBB will be everything you hope and need it to be. I know it has been the single most reason I am still fighting for myself...

    If you ever need anything, PM me and I'll be glad to help out w/ anything.

    WELCOME!!!

    ~Stephanie
    *Dieting makes you look good with your clothes on...exercise make you look good with them off.*

    **About me:**
    23/F/5'3"
    Start date: 7/14/2009
    Lost a total of: 15.75 inches!!



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    • #3
      Re: Hi I'm new

      Thank You so much for your kind words Stephanie...I really wish I had known about staying on maintence while pregnant...that sure would have helped
      but no use in crying over spilled (heavy cream) lol I will be better than ever this go around...
      I have been on this time since Feb 5th 2007 and have lost 31lbs as of this morning...I am really happy and so grateful I have found this board


      hw449lbs      ....cw360lbs...
      lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
      33yr old F 5'10

      Proud Momma
      to
      Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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      • #4
        Re: Hi I'm new

        LOL. That's too funny.

        31 pounds in a month and a half!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I have to tell you, it's so awesome to know that you have lost 145 pounds before and already 31 this go round w/ very little support. That just goes to show how much will power you have. That is VERY inspirational to me.

        I am glad you found this board as well, I hope we will become good friends on our journeys to reaching our goals.
        Have a great weekend!!
        *Dieting makes you look good with your clothes on...exercise make you look good with them off.*

        **About me:**
        23/F/5'3"
        Start date: 7/14/2009
        Lost a total of: 15.75 inches!!



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        • #5
          Re: Hi I'm new

          yes here's to good friends on our journey

          I hope you have a good weekend as well


          hw449lbs          ....cw360lbs...
          lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
          33yr old F 5'10

          Proud Momma
          to
          Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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          • #6
            Re: Hi I'm new

            Welcome Gentlerain (nice nic btw)! Glad you decided to join up with us here at ADBB.

            Congrats on your new (well relatively new after a year!) little one. Really hope this board gives you the support you lack elsewhere. You're so right... there are so many that don't understand because they've never "been there". Here on the board, we all understand. We're all coming from the same place... and we strive to encourage and support each other through the trials and tribulations of dieting,,, and of course to congatulate on our many successes.

            Happy losing!
            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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            • #7
              Re: Hi I'm new

              Welcome gentle rain! Good to have you here. Sounds like you are doing awesome! Wow! 31 pounds already! I understand about people not understanding. I even had alot of harrassment from my extended family about incorporating exercise into my daily routine. They thought I was "obsessive" about it. 45 minutes of cardio a day and 3 sessions of weight lifting per week does not to me = excess. It is amazing how some will try and sabotage your successes. Don't you let 'em girl! Nice to meet you!!!!!
              "Thin is Possible!" formerly known as "Is Thin Possible?" Atkins made a believer outta me!

              SW/295.5 on 2/2004
              LW/164 reached on 9/2005
              Gained back 22 pounds in last year
              Restarted on 3/10/07 @ 186
              CW/179

              Gained back 22 pounds and dealing with it...instead of it dealing with me!!

              Exercise mileage starting 3/01/07: 200
              (bike riding 10 miles per day or walking 5 miles)

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              • #8
                Re: Hi I'm new

                Thank Ya'll for the warm welcome


                hw449lbs                ....cw360lbs...
                lw 298lbs...gw200lbs...
                33yr old F 5'10

                Proud Momma
                to
                Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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                • #9
                  Re: Hi I'm new

                  Gentlerain73,

                  Good morning! I've had a busy weekend and just now checking the boards, I've miss lots of new friends!! First off - Congrats on the beautiful little one, Second off - 31 pounds Off.....WOO HOO!!!! Good for you hon!!.

                  We are very very happy to have you with us. Please make sure you jump around to the forums and make some posts. Don't forget to drink your water!! I love your mindset and dedication! Other people really feed (haha) on that around here. I draw so much energy from this board! I love welcoming new folks like yourself and getting the ball rolling.....heck, you don't need help to get the ball rolling....it's all down hill.....Good for you!!!

                  Don't be a stranger...BTW...love your 'Gentlerain' name, nice choice....

                  Best of wishes! Life is good!
                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: Hi I'm new

                    Hi Gentlerain! Welcome to the board.

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                    *This Spotlight-Introduce Yourself thread has been closed due to extended absence of owner. Please feel free to private message any compliments and/or comments to the original poster. If you are the owner and would like to revive your Spotlight-Introduce Yourself please PM the forum mod or an Admin
                    Last edited by sillygirl; June 28, 2007, 02:18 PM.

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