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    Hi

    I am a 30 year old graduate student in molecular biology. This is my second go at Atkins. The first time i lost 40 lbs. and was doing great. I went back home one weekend and cheated. I figured what will a couple days hurt. I was hooked right back on all the food that i couldn't have and the diet was over. i gained all of the weight back plus a little over the past 3 years. I looked at myself in the mirror one day and didn't like what I saw. I stepped on the scale and noticed that i weighed 300 lbs. I decided that i had to do something and i had to do it right then and there.

    It is 8 weeks to the day that i started back. I have already lost 35 lbs. I have a lot more weight to lose, although I am not sure what my final goal is beyond wanting to look and feel better. My mini-goals so far have been 10 lb incriments and wearing old clothes again. Up untill the last couple of days things have gone very well, but recently I have been having the urge to cheat just one time. So far I have been able to fight off these urges by looking up tips, new things to eat, etc. That is how i came across this bulletin board and it looks great. It has helped me get my motivation back. I have never been comfortable talking about my weight, dieting, or excercise with anyone i know so i am excited to be able to interact with people who are going through the same things as myself.




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    Re: Hi

    Congratulations on the fantastic losses so far! 35 pounds in 8 weeks is a great rate. I hope you find this board as conducisve to getting you to goal as I did and still do. Keep up the great work!
    Kent - 35-M-6'4"
    HW 429/SW 411/CW 229/GW 225
    Started 3-31-04 - 211 Total pounds down (was 21

    My Blog | Photo Gallery | My Atkins Diet Story Video
    Subscribe to my "How to" Atkins Youtube account

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    • #3
      Re: Hi

      Welcome! I found this site when I first started in Mid-March and I have to say that the support and motivation found here is just fantastic. Check all all the before and afters and join some exercise challenges. This site is very active and the fellow-Atkineers are so helpful and understanding.
      And best of luck and keep up the good work!!!
      PATTI

      RESTART 03/18/10 Weight: 336.5
      4/29/2010 Weight: 307.5




      Original Start date: 3/12/07
      sw 318/cw 224/gw 160

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      • #4
        Re: Hi

        Hi there Arkiematt! Welcome aboard.
        Hearty congrats on your terrific loss of 35 lbs in 8 weeks! That's so cool. You must be proud.

        I'm sure you'll find ADBB a great place for support and inspiration. Post lots and stop by when you feel your commitment wavering. We'll keep you in line!!

        How about joining an exercise challenge, or starting a journal... there's lots to do here and it's all fun and motivating!

        Happy Atkineering!
        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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        • #5
          Re: Hi

          Originally posted by Arkiematt
          I am a 30 year old graduate student in molecular biology. This is my second go at Atkins. The first time i lost 40 lbs. and was doing great. I went back home one weekend and cheated. I figured what will a couple days hurt. I was hooked right back on all the food that i couldn't have and the diet was over. i gained all of the weight back plus a little over the past 3 years. I looked at myself in the mirror one day and didn't like what I saw. I stepped on the scale and noticed that i weighed 300 lbs. I decided that i had to do something and i had to do it right then and there.

          It is 8 weeks to the day that i started back. I have already lost 35 lbs. I have a lot more weight to lose, although I am not sure what my final goal is beyond wanting to look and feel better. My mini-goals so far have been 10 lb incriments and wearing old clothes again. Up untill the last couple of days things have gone very well, but recently I have been having the urge to cheat just one time. So far I have been able to fight off these urges by looking up tips, new things to eat, etc. That is how i came across this bulletin board and it looks great. It has helped me get my motivation back. I have never been comfortable talking about my weight, dieting, or excercise with anyone i know so i am excited to be able to interact with people who are going through the same things as myself.
          Congratulations on your accomplishments so far.. Yesterday was one of those I want to cheat so bad days.. I don't know why either.. I ate well for Breakfast...had a good lunch.. But Chocolate was calling me all day.. But what I do is I keep telling myself... You have gone through so many weeks without cheating.. If you blow it today you will be so off track and you will have to start all over.. I also have to think about how much better I feel... So anytime you get the urges...just come here.. and someone will talk you out of it.. or read all the positive stories.. This is one of the best boards I have EVER been too..
          Sandy
          40th birthday June 27,2009


          Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
          Current Weight 271
          Goal Weight 150
          Female/40

          Mini Goals
          #1-Get into 260's-
          #2-Get into 250's-
          #3-Get into 240's
          #4-Get into 230's



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          • #6
            Re: Hi

            Hey Arkiemat,

            Welcome to the Spotlight bro! First off, excellent job on the weight loss so far, most excellent! Might I suggest popping over to the Second Time Around Club, its for those of us, myself included, who have been successful with this way of life, but perhaps slipped off the wagon into the dark only to find our way back to the light again. We have a daily roll call. We discuss goals and motivation. Share some recipes here and there, lots of really cool stuff.

            You've also showed up at an excellent time, our fellow member Seasallychange and started another fantastic challenge, here is the link....

            Double Whammy Challenge:
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...264#post656264

            Here are some other threads and links you may find help to get the wheel in motion. The intial step of moving that wheel is all you need, these links will keep to keep building up the momentum!

            Rules of induction:
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6782
            Acceptable foods:
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.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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            • #7
              Re: Hi

              Welcome to the board! Molecular Biologist eh? Sounds very interesting!

              Come around the board often so we can see your further weight loss progress. You've done amazing so far!

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              • #8
                Re: Hi

                Welcome Arkiematt...this is a great place to check in when you're feeling weak! Hope to see you around.

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