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  • #1

    New to the site... but not to Atkins!

    Hi everyone!
    My name is Courtney, I'm a 25 year old living in Portland, Oregon. I wanted to introduce myself to everyone on the site. I have been on Atkins 2 other times in my life... each time successfully losing 20 pounds. The last time I was on it, I gained back 10 of the 20. But I have kept the 30 pounds off for about 3 years. I still have quite a bit more to go, after gaining about 70 pounds with a pregnancy in 2001. I officially restarted Atkins about 10 days ago, and at my week check in, I had lost 2.4 pounds. I am adding in exercise and just bought the Hip Hop Abs system, I think I'm gonna go try that as soon as I'm done typing here. Anyhow, I have a few before pictures, and will be taking new pics every 4 weeks or so. I also have some hard copies of when I was 30 pounds more than I was now, but I'll need to find a scanner to post those. Nice to meet everyone!
    Courtney



    Re-Start Date: June 1, 2009
    Female/5'7"/Highest Weight: 252lbs.
    SW252/CW246/GW140
    10% to goal, 241lbs: ?
    20% to goal, 230lbs: ?
    30% to goal, 219lbs: ?
    40% to goal, 208lbs: ?
    50% to goal, 197lbs: ?
    60% to goal, 186lbs: ?
    70% to goal, 175lbs (lowest weight in 10 years): ?
    80% to goal, 164lbs: ?
    90% to goal, 153lbs: ?
    100% to goal, 142lbs: ?


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  • #2
    Re: New to the site... but not to Atkins!

    Hi Courtney. Love your photos. Your daughter is adorable. So happy you've found us, you'll find this site full of inspiration and support. We have forums on life/health...challenges...journals...recipes and loads of people who are all helping each other reach our goals.

    Have you taken your measurements? Its fun to watch the inches melt away as well as the pounds. Jump in and get active with the other members of the board. Keep us posted on your progress...we're all here for you!
    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: New to the site... but not to Atkins!

      Welcome Courtney.. I do NOT see where in the world you have 200lbs on you... Your little girl is adorable..
      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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      • #4
        Re: New to the site... but not to Atkins!

        Well, thanks. No one ever believes me when I break down and tell them my real weight. When I was 240 and I got a personal trainer, I told them I wanted to lose 90 pounds. They basically laughed in my face and told me there was no way there was 90 pounds of fat on my body. Then tell me why the scale says 240??? I was about 150 pounds in high school and still not thin by any means. Around a size 14 pants. But I think the major change is that I've gained massive amounts of muscles since the baby in '01. I used to carry her everywhere, and then my arms got bigger! Now she's a bit too big for that, but the muscles haven't gone away (nor do I want them to, I want to be buff!! hehe)

        I did the Hip Hop Abs cardio DVD tonight and it was fun! I was nervous beforehand if I'd be able to make it all the way through, but I did no problem! It definately gave me a good workout too. And after the DVD, I was so pumped up that I brought my kiddo on a jog/bike ride to the park. Yay for motivation! Later...Courtney
        Re-Start Date: June 1, 2009
        Female/5'7"/Highest Weight: 252lbs.
        SW252/CW246/GW140
        10% to goal, 241lbs: ?
        20% to goal, 230lbs: ?
        30% to goal, 219lbs: ?
        40% to goal, 208lbs: ?
        50% to goal, 197lbs: ?
        60% to goal, 186lbs: ?
        70% to goal, 175lbs (lowest weight in 10 years): ?
        80% to goal, 164lbs: ?
        90% to goal, 153lbs: ?
        100% to goal, 142lbs: ?


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        • #5
          Re: New to the site... but not to Atkins!

          Welcome Cutecourters! Glad you found us here at ADBB.
          Thanks for posting your lovely pics. Your little girl is so cute!

          Feel free to ask any questions you might have. We're happy to help where we can.
          Best wishes on your Atkins journey to better health and a trim figure!
          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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          • #6
            Re: New to the site... but not to Atkins!

            Good Morning Beautiful Young Lady!! And welcome to the spotlight!

            We are so happy to have you with us. (Love that beauty mark by the way....and the tatoo on your leg!)

            Might I suggest the STAC (Second Time Around Club) forum, we discuss daily goals, discuss motivation, focus, and such. We have a daily Roll Call. It kind of helps those of us who have deviated (myself included) only to come back to the realization that this way of life is for us!

            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!!

            Come on over and hang out with us at STAC!

            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: New to the site... but not to Atkins!

              Hi Courtney! Welcome to the board. I see you've had successes in the past with Atkins, you can do it again!

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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; August 27, 2007, 05:45 AM.

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