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    Hey everybody!!

    Hello fellow Atkins-dieters!
    I am new here - this is my first post! I am so happy to have found this board! I did Atkins in the summer of 2003 and stuck with it until winter of 2004. I lost a ton of weight, gained new energy and mind set, and drastically improved my life. However, due to various stresses, and just plain laziness, I let myself go off the diet and go back to my crazy eating habits. Needless to say, the weight has slowly but surely been creeping back on. But I am ready to get back on track and stay there! I was so happy to find this board where there are many other people going through the same thing that I am. That is something I did not have last time. I think the support group you guys have going on here is so amazing and inspiring and I hope that I can be a part of it!
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    Re: Hey everybody!!

    Welcome back to Atkins
    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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    • #3
      Re: Hey everybody!!

      Kristen, my gosh, I could have written your story!

      I began Atkins (well, at least my version of it) in 2003 and lost/maintained until 2004. Stress hit me big time (student-teaching, working part-time, graduating from college) and I fell TOTALLY off plan and quit exercising and gained back most of what I'd lost. Then came more stress (moving cross-country, finding a job, etc.) and MORE weight!

      This time around I've been much more successful. Last time I did fake atkins (hereafter referred to as "fatkins") I was eating pizza after 3 months. Yep. Really low-carb, huh? And veggies were non-existent for me. This board has helped me TREMENDOUSLY, and the best thing I did this time was read the book, Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. I finally understood how and why the plan works, and I actually took the time to go through OWL properly, going up all the rungs. The only things I can't eat now are the "whites"--white rice, white flour, white sugar.

      So Atkins really DOES work! I'm so glad I found this board--it's kept me on the straight and narrow. I'm glad you've found ADBB, and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to post them!
      START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
      RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
      F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

      Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

      Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
      GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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      • #4
        Re: Hey everybody!!

        Hello there Kristin and welcome aboard. You made a wonderful decision in re-committing to Atkins. Your health will reap the rewards, not just your figure!

        Why not check out the Second Time Around Club (STAC)? It's full of friendly people who've all taken a tumble from the Atkins wagon at some stage or other, so they understand better than anyone how to approach this way of eating for a second time around. Many have gone on to reach goal.

        Keep posting! We're with you 100%.
        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: Hey everybody!!

          Hi Kristen, welcome to the boards. I'm a second time atkineer also. I'm finding this board invaluable right now in keeping me under control.
          Carmel, F36, 5'10

          SD - 11Apr07, 239/224/185
          Inch loss to date - 47.8"

          MG - Trip to Barcelona 9/5, 215.
          MG - Trip to Berlin 11/5, 205
          GOAL – Christimas 07, 185!

          Visit my journal ajourneyofathousandmilesstartswithonesmallstep
          Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world in the eye.


          -Helen Keller


          Challenges – Loose 15lbs by 4th July, Labour Day Challenge, Pedometer Challenge

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          • #6
            Re: Hey everybody!!

            Hey Kristen, welcome to the board! Might I suggest hanging out with us in the second time around forum? We have a daily roll call, everybody discusses goals, motivation, determination, heck, sometimes you just need a shoulder to lean on, ya know? It's kind of like we ended up in the dark, but decided we liked the light much better, the fine WOL this is, and the power of Ketosis!!

            You probably already know about these links, but I still like to share them:

            Our good friend, Seasallychange has started a pretty cool exercise challenge at: Double Whammy Challenge:
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....6264#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....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!!

            As I said, you also may want to consider the Second Time Around Club, it's a great place to hang out, talk about motivation, find out ways to avoid plan deviation. Discuss some of your ideas, it may help others!!

            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: Hey everybody!!

              Thanks a lot everybody for the warm welcome! This was day three of induction (again lol) for me. It has been a lot easier today!

              Julie - that is such a coincidence! My stresses also involved moving cross-country and college work! Well I saw your before and after pics and you have definitely found your way back! You look amazing!

              Scooterjam - thanks a lot for the helpful links and advice! I definitely plan on spending a lot of time around the Second Time Around Club. It is so nice to know I am not the only one. I can see from previous posts that you guys help each other out a lot!

              Thanks guys! I'm so excited!!

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              • #8
                Re: Hey everybody!!

                Hi Kristin - Welcome. This is definitely a great place to get support and encouragement, make friends and join in the fun with challenges, journals,and motivational stories/photos.

                Keep us posted, we're so happy you've joined us!

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                Last edited by sillygirl; August 27, 2007, 05:40 AM.
                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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