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    New UK Girl !

    Hi All,

    First of all - Thanks RichT for getting me here today

    Started Atkins 15 days ago, okay so far - odd day where I would murder for a square of chocolate but didn't!

    Also gave up smoking .............. still being good there as well - had to get on a diet as within a week of giving up had already put on 3lbs - oops! - well I do work in a shop with a bakery where we can actually eat and drink what we want! Very difficult - there is always chocolate and biscuits and cakes on display for tasting - dieters nightmare!

    Had Major surgery last july so exercise is a bit of a problem - no running, jumping etc allowed so just walking really at the moment!

    Luckily I do have this determination to succeed at whatever I do !

    Having said that - done WW 3 times and back to square one + a bit more!!



    44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
    Start weight: 196lbs
    CW 181 lbs.
    Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)
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    Re: New UK Girl !

    Welcome to the Board! I am glad I could be of assistance, I look forward to reading of all of your weight loss achievments. Good job on not having that chocolate by the way.

    Rich
    sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

    It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




    I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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      Re: New UK Girl !

      Welcome UK Girl! Nice to meet you. What a guy that RichT, huh!

      Congrats on not giving into the Chocolate temptation...excellent!

      I'd like to welcome you to the spotlight! My name is Scooter, and living proof that this way of life works, and that I love it!! I've lost 75 pounds so far and moving forward to lose another 25. This is such a wonderful way of living.

      I'd like to share some threads and links with you, you may find these very helpful:

      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!
      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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      • #4
        Re: New UK Girl !

        Hi UK Girl and welcome

        Your 9lbs weight loss so far is brilliant!!

        You will find this woe soo easy!! I had tried every diet there was and this is the only one I have stuck to for so long.

        Good luck on extended induction - and I look forward to seeing you around the board

        jane xxx
        5ft 4 / female - age 36 start date - 20th March 2006 -restarted 8th August 2006 sw188/cw150/gw147

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        • #5
          Re: New UK Girl !

          Hi UK Girl Welcome!

          Wow you are one strong woman - giving up smoking, begining Atkins and working by all those goodies!

          Your attitude is awesome! I am looking forward to seeing you're accompishments as I'm sure you'll have many!!!

          Lady Hawke

          Attitude Changes Everything.
          Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
          ---><---



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            Re: New UK Girl !

            Welcome UK Girl! Congrats on your 9lb loss so far!

            You were terrific not letting yourself be lured by the beckoning chocolate... and, guess what? Resisting just gets easier and easier as you go along. Soon you won't miss those pesky carby foods at all.

            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: New UK Girl !

              Thanks everyone for your welcome!

              You all look great!

              The best thing about this way of eating so far is that I don't get hungry in between meals - before I was just forever snacking on carbs.

              I have high cholesterol and having it checked 17/4 so will see what has happened there!

              Scooter - will check out the threads - Thank you.



              44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
              Start weight: 196lbs
              CW 181 lbs.
              Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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              • #8
                Re: New UK Girl !

                Hi. Welcome to the family. Congratulations on the 9 pounds, its just the beginning. Be sure to take your measurements ~ seeing the inches melt away is a great motivator. We're happy to have you join us. Keep posting! Best wishes!
                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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                • #9
                  Re: New UK Girl !

                  Hi UK Girl! Welcome to the board. You're doing fine so far, keep it up!

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                    Re: New UK Girl !

                    Hi fellow UK person

                    Welcome to the board, the best place in the world to find Atkins support, tips, advice and recipes. If you ever have a question just ask! Someone will know the answer.

                    Looking 4ward to seeing you around on the boards. Definately check out Linda's lowcarb website for some fab recipes:
                    http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

                    Well done for the 9lbs, just keep up the good work resisting the temptations and you will see the rewards.

                    xxx


                    26 yr 5'2 F
                    Did Atkins on and off from Feb 2005 until April 2008. Fluctuated between 15 st 1/211lbs and 11 st 1/155lbs.
                    On different weightloss programme from 28th May 2008 start weight 14 st 11/207lbs.
                    Current weight 10st 3lbs/143lbs.
                    Ultimate Goal Weight 9 st/126lbs.

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                    • #11
                      Re: New UK Girl !

                      Way to go with your weight loss!!

                      It must be really difficult to work in such a high carb environment. I work with mentally challenged adults in a group home and since my shift are overnights I'm all alone in a house with usually tonnes of food. Just last week the goodies were especially plentiful with mile high banana cream pie, donuts, apple crisp and ice cream that called to me the entire night. (drools...) I'm sorry to say that I gave into temptation and had the tiniest sliver of the pie, just enough to taste. Thankfully though, I managed to restrain myself for the rest of the night.



                      Age: 36/ male
                      Height: 5'10"
                      Starting Weight: 460 (March 1/ 07)
                      Current Weight: 338 (Nov 11/ 07)
                      Total lost so far: 122 pounds!!
                      1st goal: Clean 14 day induction (Achieved)
                      2nd goal: 399 (to get out of the 400's.) (Achieved June 17/ 07)
                      3rd goal: 350 (Achieved Oct 10/ 07)
                      4th goal: 340 (Achieved Nov 11/07)
                      5th goal: 320
                      6th goal: 299 (to get out of the 300's)
                      7th goal: 280
                      8th goal: ??? (Not sure yet.)

                      ...................

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                      • #12
                        Re: New UK Girl !

                        wow.....starting a new way of eating AND dumping the cigs......i might shoot myself....you have GUTS.....you are here and you can do this!! so far i'd say you are tough!





                        started atkins 2/18/07
                        5'7"........193/150/150

                        "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
                        "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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                        • #13
                          Re: New UK Girl !

                          Hi
                          Thanks Becky - I really must go and buy a tape - it's **** trying to use my hubbies metal one! (it's cold!)

                          Sillygirl - I was the silly one that pm'd you about the name change! - got there - thanks!

                          Really fancy something sweet tonight - so put splenda in my coffee!

                          Angelstar - wow you have done so well - and you look so much YOUNGER !!

                          Misplaced Southerner - congrats on your wedding! would have been easier to not have smoked or got fat in the first place - especially as I managed to put on about 20lbs since last july!

                          Sheamess - hey I reckon you did well to restrain from picking - are there any 'free' foods we can nibble on?
                          Last edited by Uk Girl; April 3, 2007, 02:33 PM.



                          44 yr old Female 5'9" Tall, Determined!
                          Start weight: 196lbs
                          CW 181 lbs.
                          Goal weight :160lbs by Summer Holiday (April/june 08 .LOL)

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                            Re: New UK Girl !

                            Welcome - I'm a Brit in exile!
                            Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
                            he said, 'Don't count calories.'
                            --------------------------------------
                            Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
                            Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
                            Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
                            Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


                            http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum

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                            • #15
                              Re: New UK Girl !

                              yay another brit!

                              Welcome! and congrats on your journey so far!!!

                              i look forward to seein you about the boards!
                              HW 303
                              Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
                              Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




                              "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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