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    Hi, I was here for a long time a couple of years ago and did well on Atkins. I recieved loads of support and information. Best of all I made good friends. Unfortunately, as life sometimes does I got swept away in moves, family stuff and busy busy kids. I lost touch, stopped back in about a year ago but again the world was busier then my need for support. So here I am back again. Why? Well, primarily because of the people. I am choosing not to do this on my own because the people here know what they are talking about and help keep your head on straight. I'm sorry for loosing touch for so long.

    Now some background. I did Atkins, lost alot of weight. Had another baby, gained alot of weight. Did weight watchers, took up running, lost alot of weight. Had some allergic reactions and now I am befuddled in the eating arena and slowly finding myself eating way to much to maintain a healthful body image/life. Among my allergies....wheat, soy, nuts, peanuts, melon, pears, fruits in that same pollen family, and shrimp. So where does that leave me.....with lettuce and meat. LOL. Yep, see my dilema...in attempting to rid these common well relied upon foods from my adopted program I am going nuts (not litterally my throat would close up).

    I am turning to my old friend Atkins as a solution for getting me over the hump. I am getting rid of all the excesses on a full time basis and slowly through the program going to reintroduce some of them healthily, rather that trying to take them away haphazard and replacing them with desperate chocolate fixes and loaded potatoes. So, that is were I am. I look forward to getting to know you all and seeing new friends.
    Last edited by starez2; March 24, 2007, 04:54 PM.

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    Welcome Back!!!!

    Life does have a way of becoming overwhelming at times...and I found myself in the same boat...lost alot, had a baby, put alot back on...and now find myself in need of support...
    I wish you much success and many happy days
    There are alot of people here who really know what they are talking about and they will be able to help you out with working around the allergies...


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

    Proud Momma
    to

    Adam~9yrs and Abby~1yr





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      Thanks for the welcome. I see by your profile you have lost quite a bit of weight yourself. Wow that is an amazing accomplishment, you should be very proud. I look forward to chatting with you during my "shrinking process".... (trying to avoid the D word) Take care!

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        Welcome back!

        Glad to see you've decided to take control again and get back on track with the healty living Atkins provides!

        Best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything just give a shout!

        ~Far la bella figura!
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        March 2009

        Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
        Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
        Age: 25 male
        Height: 6' 3"
        Waist: 29" (was 44")
        BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
        Starting Weight: 285
        Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
        Goal Weight: 175




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        • #5
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          Welcome back!

          I'm glad that you have found time for yourself. I haven't been here long, but I agree with you about these people here...very supportive and helpful. They want us to succeed, and that is a tremendous motivation to me.

          Look forward to succeeding with you!
          Juli
          April Abs Challenge: 2000/3000
          My personal exercise challenge: 18.5/50 miles walked
          HW:240 (254)
          CW: 188
          GW: <164 (That's a healthy BMI for my height)
          Mini-goal #1: Complete April Abs Challenge
          Mini-goal #2: Exercise: 3x/week 6 wks
          Mini-goal #3: 185
          Mini-goal #4: 170

          Health is more than just the absence of sickness.



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            WELCOME BACK FRIEND! some have gone on but some of us remain. good to see you, good to have traded pm's!
            JIMMIE JOHNSON ~ NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPION 2006-2009
            4th STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

            JUST BECAUSE IT'S LEGAL DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN EAT 3 HELPINGS OF IT. REMEMBER PORTION CONTROL

            What I Just Earned..

            Current Challenges.....

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            • #7
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              Warm welcome back to you Starez! Seriously good news that you've decided to re-commit to Atkins!
              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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              • #8
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                Thanks for the welcome everyone! Today is day 1 of my Atkins Induction. I am looking forward to the changes ahead.

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                • #9
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                  Welcome back starez2! You can do it!

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                  • #10
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                    Welcome back...you are among friends!
                    "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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                    • #11
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                      Well it's me. I am writing to amend this. Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Thanks for jimmie I have found my old log on and am switching back to Brats4 from Starez.....Look forward to seeing all of you around.

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                      • #12
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                        cool beans! and you remembered your password!
                        JIMMIE JOHNSON ~ NASCAR SPRINT CUP CHAMPION 2006-2009
                        4th STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

                        JUST BECAUSE IT'S LEGAL DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN EAT 3 HELPINGS OF IT. REMEMBER PORTION CONTROL

                        What I Just Earned..

                        Current Challenges.....

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                          yep sure did. thanks

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                            Welcome back brats!! It's good to see some familiar faces returning...

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                            Last edited by sillygirl; June 28, 2007, 12:47 PM.
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                            (Wish I still looked that good! LOL!)
                            33 y/o - Male
                            1st go around Started: 7/29/2004, Made Goal: 03/17/2005 HW: 286 / GW: 195 / Went off Atkins June, 2008
                            2nd Go Around: Started 1/4/2010 SW: 239/ CW: 233/ GW: 220

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