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Hi Everyone! I could almost copy Gentlerain73's intro!! I did Atkins a few years ago and lost 65lbs. I loved it and felt GREAT while doing it. My doctors told me I would never get pg without a lot of medical intervention, so after about 13 years, I figured it would never happen on our own. Surprise! At age 42! I totally think it was Atkins. I don't think I would have gotten pg simply from the weight loss alone since I'd lost weight before and it didn't make any difference. Also, dh was doing Atkins all this time and I really think it helped his body perform better too. Enough personal stuff! LOL! I had intended to go on maintenence when I got pg, but I totally, totally blew it. I knew I'd do it again and after pg and breastfeeding, 3 years later, I'm ready to do it again.
Dh and I are both doing it together and we've been slowly adding Atkins-friendly foods w/o really giving up the carbs for the last couple of weeks, just waiting for me to get over an upper respiratory infection. I think I may be coughing for a few more weeks, but I'm feeling so much better that I announced to him this morning that we're starting today! We both want to lose over 100lbs.
Last time it was very tempting to feel jealous about my dh's quick and easy weight loss, however, once I did the math, I realized that we were losing at the same rate, percentagewise. He lost more, faster, but he had a lot more to lose. We both want to lose about the same percentage of body weight this time too, so we're thinking about making mini-goals based on percent instead of pounds and rewarding ourselves when we each reach one.
Any good reward ideas?
Also, I have a ds (6yrs) and a dd (2.5yrs). For those of you with children, have you changed their diets as well? In what way?
I'm so happy I found this site and I even found someone I know here!! I hope to be around for a long time.
Dh and I are both doing it together and we've been slowly adding Atkins-friendly foods w/o really giving up the carbs for the last couple of weeks, just waiting for me to get over an upper respiratory infection. I think I may be coughing for a few more weeks, but I'm feeling so much better that I announced to him this morning that we're starting today! We both want to lose over 100lbs.
Last time it was very tempting to feel jealous about my dh's quick and easy weight loss, however, once I did the math, I realized that we were losing at the same rate, percentagewise. He lost more, faster, but he had a lot more to lose. We both want to lose about the same percentage of body weight this time too, so we're thinking about making mini-goals based on percent instead of pounds and rewarding ourselves when we each reach one.
Any good reward ideas?
Also, I have a ds (6yrs) and a dd (2.5yrs). For those of you with children, have you changed their diets as well? In what way?
I'm so happy I found this site and I even found someone I know here!! I hope to be around for a long time.
Sheepie!
But I can be at the forefront of the welcome wagon!
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