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  • #1

    Hello!

    I am thrilled to have found this site! I was on Atkins in 2003 and successfully lost 40 pounds in three months, but was on induction the whole time. I fell back to my old eating habits and gained it all back.

    I began Atkins again on April 2 and have lost 20 pounds this month. I am moving into OWL on Monday so that I can really make this a way of life this time around.

    I was on YouTube last night looking for Low Carb cooking ideas when I came across Bowulf's great information which led me here.

    This is an amazing resource and I look forward to becoming a part of this community.

    Ken
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    HW 291/ SW 270/ CW 246/ GW 220

    Mini Goal 1: 265 Met 4/05/07
    Mini Goal 2: 260 Met 4/09/07
    Mini Goal 3: 255 Met 4/18/07
    Mini Goal 4: 250 Met 4/27/07
    Mini Goal 5: 245
    Mini Goal 6: 240
    Mini Goal 7: 235
    Mini Goal 8: 230
    Mini Goal 9: 225
    GOAL : 220
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  • #2
    Re: Hello!

    Hi Ken! Welcome to the family. Yes, Bowulf's video is such an inspiration to all of us. We're glad to have you join us. Theres a mountain of information here, with journals, challenges, recipes, motivational stories/photos and lots of people to share your journey with. Jump in, get active, make friends and create a new life-style to happiness and health!

    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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    • #3
      Re: Hello!

      Hi there Ken! Welcome to ADBB. This is a great place for support and inspiration, I'm sure you'll find.
      You're right, Kent's (Bowolf) videos are really inspiring. He's a true Atkins success story. And there are many... I'm sure you'll soon be one of them.

      Btw... congrats on your losses so far, and on your decision to move to OWL. You'll find the extra food choices very welcome, and you still continue losing.

      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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      • #4
        Re: Hello!

        Thank you for the welcomes. I have to admit that I am nervous about moving into OWL. I know that I am addicted to carbs and have trouble with moderation. I guess the important thing is to move rung by rung slowly but surely.
        ______________________________
        HW 291/ SW 270/ CW 246/ GW 220

        Mini Goal 1: 265 Met 4/05/07
        Mini Goal 2: 260 Met 4/09/07
        Mini Goal 3: 255 Met 4/18/07
        Mini Goal 4: 250 Met 4/27/07
        Mini Goal 5: 245
        Mini Goal 6: 240
        Mini Goal 7: 235
        Mini Goal 8: 230
        Mini Goal 9: 225
        GOAL : 220

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        • #5
          Re: Hello!

          Wow, Ken! Great weight loss.

          Tanya

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          • #6
            Re: Hello!

            Hi Ken,
            Welcome
            *~Nicole~*
            Highest 350
            2/1/07 Start 320
            Current 248

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            • #7
              Re: Hello!

              Hi ken! Wecome to ADBB! The thought to go through the rungs very slowly is an excellent idea. May I suggest adding foods even within the rungs one at a time and don't add another new food for about 3-4 days. Just to see if any of these foods cause cravings or trigger any kind of sesitivity?

              For example. I am on rung 8. The starchy vegetables rung and have just started to add grains into my WOE. I had a whole grain lower carb bread in the morning over the last few days, and have noticed a marked increase in cravings. Even when I have starchy veggies often. They don't affect me the way bread does.... so no bread for a while until I can regain the control. I'll try again, but it may just be that I have a sensitivity to wheat. Also another food that poses a problem for me is citrus fruit. I added tangerines in rung 7 and what do you know? Migraines ike mad from the fruit! But no problem with apples or anything else.... just some info for a successful way of life!

              Happy low carbing and welcome.... see yah around the board.

              after almost 5 months on Atkins and over 63 lbs down! Watch for updates!


              FEP POINTS AWARDED: 2

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              • #8
                Re: Hello!

                Hi Ken, welcome to ADBB!! I am also fairly new to the site and have found it very informative and inspiring. I wish you luck on moving forward with OWL. I'm on rung 5 and no severe cravings yet.




                1st mini goal- 225 lbs.-Done!
                2nd mini goal-199 lbs.-Done!
                3rd mini goal-189 lbs.-Done!
                4th mini goal- 179 lbs.
                6WEC #37


                ~*~*~My Journal~*~*~
                ^One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks^

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                • #9
                  Re: Hello!

                  For my birthday my brother gave me a nutrition scale that will weight items, give the values, and record them! I plan to use this along with FitDay to ensure that I am staying within my carb allotment. We have made our shopping list for the week for tomorrow morning. I am planning exactly what veggies I will add and when this week.
                  ______________________________
                  HW 291/ SW 270/ CW 246/ GW 220

                  Mini Goal 1: 265 Met 4/05/07
                  Mini Goal 2: 260 Met 4/09/07
                  Mini Goal 3: 255 Met 4/18/07
                  Mini Goal 4: 250 Met 4/27/07
                  Mini Goal 5: 245
                  Mini Goal 6: 240
                  Mini Goal 7: 235
                  Mini Goal 8: 230
                  Mini Goal 9: 225
                  GOAL : 220

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                  • #10
                    Re: Hello!

                    I spent time this evening preparing my food for tomorrow, weighing it, and recording the carbs to ensure that I am right at 25 grams. One obesrvation was how much I was "overdoing" it with cheese. What I thought was 1oz is actually 2. It was interesting to see the size of foods.

                    I am upping my veggies this week on the first rung. I am including extra green pepper and some tomoato tomorrow. It was nice to have more options when shopping today.

                    Have a great week everyone!

                    Ken
                    ______________________________
                    HW 291/ SW 270/ CW 246/ GW 220

                    Mini Goal 1: 265 Met 4/05/07
                    Mini Goal 2: 260 Met 4/09/07
                    Mini Goal 3: 255 Met 4/18/07
                    Mini Goal 4: 250 Met 4/27/07
                    Mini Goal 5: 245
                    Mini Goal 6: 240
                    Mini Goal 7: 235
                    Mini Goal 8: 230
                    Mini Goal 9: 225
                    GOAL : 220

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                    • #11
                      Re: Hello!

                      Sounds like you're planning to succeed Ken. Cool!
                      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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                      • #12
                        Re: Hello!

                        I am reporting that I stayed on plan for my birthday yesterday. In the past I have used holidays and celebrations as reason to eat carbs. The only time I thought about sweats yesterday was when my 4 year old son asked why we didn't have a cake for daddy. I replied "because I wanted chicken instead" and gave him a bowl of ice cream.
                        ______________________________
                        HW 291/ SW 270/ CW 246/ GW 220

                        Mini Goal 1: 265 Met 4/05/07
                        Mini Goal 2: 260 Met 4/09/07
                        Mini Goal 3: 255 Met 4/18/07
                        Mini Goal 4: 250 Met 4/27/07
                        Mini Goal 5: 245
                        Mini Goal 6: 240
                        Mini Goal 7: 235
                        Mini Goal 8: 230
                        Mini Goal 9: 225
                        GOAL : 220

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hello!

                          YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! YAY FOR NOT CHEATING ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Although you could have gotten your wife to make an atkins friendly dessert- but I try to just stay away too. GREAT FREAKIN' JOB!!!! YAY YAY YAY WOOO HOOOO!
                          f/27
                          van, bc canada
                          re-starting atkins: 4/28/09 - 220.7 pounds
                          current weight as of:
                          goal: 168-175 pounds then we will see if I need to lose any more.

                          **well...I had a cheat, after a great start- and I'm starting again...just because I owe myself a clean slate.

                          Counting the cheat free days starting 4/28/2009:
                          <A href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wtaR19K/" target=_blank>



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                          • #14
                            Re: Hello!

                            Tomorrow night we are celebrating with my inlaws. They are surprising me with a low carb dessert. Should be interesting . . . . but I appreciate their thoughtfulness.
                            ______________________________
                            HW 291/ SW 270/ CW 246/ GW 220

                            Mini Goal 1: 265 Met 4/05/07
                            Mini Goal 2: 260 Met 4/09/07
                            Mini Goal 3: 255 Met 4/18/07
                            Mini Goal 4: 250 Met 4/27/07
                            Mini Goal 5: 245
                            Mini Goal 6: 240
                            Mini Goal 7: 235
                            Mini Goal 8: 230
                            Mini Goal 9: 225
                            GOAL : 220

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                            • #15
                              Re: Hello!

                              Good for you Ken! And avoiding temptation just gets easier and easier as you go on!
                              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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