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    Here goes!!!

    Hi Everyone!!

    I just wanted to introduce myself in hopes of feeling more motivated if I have some support. I done Atkins about a year ago and lost about 30 pounds, but got totally out of whack and gained it all back plus quite a bit more. So, now I want to start over and stick with it this time!! I have three small kids and we're always on the go, so I definitely need all the advice I can get! I'm thinking maybe I'll get brave soon and post some before pics(and try not to cry). Wish me luck!! Looking forward to making new friends-and a new me!!

    Brandy


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    F/29

    HW 238
    RS 225
    CW 218
    GW 145
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  • #2
    Re: Here goes!!!

    Hi Brandy!! Nice to have you here. Be strong and I wish you the best. I learned once I got past the first week it's not all that bad. Hang in there!!
    SW 148
    CW 147
    GW 130
    5'5"
    Restart - 02/06/08

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    • #3
      Re: Here goes!!!

      WElcome Brandy. You can do this! Just keep your eye on the prize and you will succeed.



      BEFORE





      NOW

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      • #4
        Re: Here goes!!!

        Welcome to ADBB, Brandy. I think a lot of us started out a bit anxious, but this is about as reassuring a place you could hope to find for fellowship in the endeaver to lose weight and become more healthy.


        ~Susan
        49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

        Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
        2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
        but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

        .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
        (((on temporary break)))
        Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

        "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

        sheesh

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        • #5
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          Welcome Brandy. You've come to the right place for encouragement and motivation. There are so many wonderful people here, information, challenges, recipes and more! The secret for me was to get active, make friends, share your success ~ this will keep you focused on reaching your goal. Since you did it before, write down what made you quit..and make plans now so that you can face those same obstacles next time and keep going! You can do it, we are all here to help!
          Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



          Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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          • #6
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            Brandy, I'm right with you. I was looking hot last summer....I have no idea why I couldn't stick to re-induction as another 5 pounds crept on, then another 5, and now I'm up to +35, and not at all pleased with myself.

            So I'm glad that you're back - and I think with this site, we can stick with it this time and remain the hotties God intended us to be!

            Re-re-re-re-started 2/19/08
            F/29/5'9"


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            • #7
              Re: Here goes!!!

              Welcome Brandy! So glad you decided to make the "new you" here with us at ADBB! I'm sure you'll find the board a great help... especially when those "wavery" days hit. We're all in this together and are very good at spurring each other on!

              Keep us posted!
              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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                Hello Brandy!

                Welcome to the spotlight. My name is Scooter, I'm your faithful Spotlight host, here (better late than never....sorry) to welcome you to the board! Don't be afraid of those before pictures hon, before long, they'll be a thing of the past. I post my before picture on my mirror in the bathroom and on the front of the fridge! Let me tell ya, THAT is motivation if nothing else is. I've lost 73 pounds so far following this wonderful way of life and so much better off for it.

                Since your not new to the lifestyle, might I suggest hopping over to the Second Time Around Club (we lovingly refer to ourselves as STACer's) for those of us who have, wandered away, fell off the wagon, so to speak (your humble narrator included) only to find our way back into the warm light of the Low Carbing!

                Also, I'd like to share some threads and links with you, this is some helpful reminders, and tools to get the ball rolling (as my good friend Outback Jess would say) and pick up momentum!!

                Rules of induction:
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782
                Acceptable foods:
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781
                Awesome Recipes:
                http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
                Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
                www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one
                http://www.thedailyplate.com

                Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, we are very happy to have you with us!!
                Best of wishes! Life is good! Don't forget to stop by STAC!!
                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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                • #9
                  Re: Here goes!!!

                  Hi Brandy! Welcome to the board and back to Atkins! You can do it, you know it works! I'll look forward to seeing you around the board.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Here goes!!!

                    Welcome Brandy, I am with you too. I went down to 117 lbs now I am back up to over 150. This way of eating has always worked for me. Just keep on this board and remember to eat enough calories a day. Soon your appetite will diminish and you may not eat enough. Welcome aboard.....Dawn


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                    • #11
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                      Welcome Brandy.

                      This board is a great place for advice and support. Any question you have, these people know what they're talking about!
                      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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                      • #12
                        Re: Here goes!!!

                        Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!! I am working on getting those pics posted, starting to feel a little bit like a dummy!! Wish me luck!

                        Brandy

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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; July 24, 2007, 10:38 AM.


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