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    GOOD Morning!!

    Hi all! I'm new to this forum, but not new to Atkins. "He" was my best friend after my 4th child was born (99)! I lost around 85lbs. and kept it off for a couple of years. And, then somehow I forgot that it is a way of life and NOT a diet.....so I'm back and desperate because it looks like my wish for bariatric surgery will never be granted. I am at the highest weight I have ever been, diabetic for a year now (insulin dependent) and pretty disgusted with myself at this point. My ultimate goal is to be at a "happy weight" (ideal) by the time my oldest graduates from high school (09). But of course, I want it way faster than that! I've done my shopping and found this forum and started my Fitday, so this is IT. My first day .....again. Wish me luck!
    Linda








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    Re: GOOD Morning!!

    Hi Linda,

    It sounds like you know the rope and are all set for sucess with a goal to match

    Welcome to ADBB. You might want to check out the Second Time Around Club which is great for people who've done this WOL before and are starting again.

    See you around the boards and good luck

    My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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    • #3
      Re: GOOD Morning!!

      Originally posted by Prettycricket
      Hi all! I'm new to this forum, but not new to Atkins. "He" was my best friend after my 4th child was born (99)! I lost around 85lbs. and kept it off for a couple of years. And, then somehow I forgot that it is a way of life and NOT a diet.....so I'm back and desperate because it looks like my wish for bariatric surgery will never be granted. I am at the highest weight I have ever been, diabetic for a year now (insulin dependent) and pretty disgusted with myself at this point. My ultimate goal is to be at a "happy weight" (ideal) by the time my oldest graduates from high school (09). But of course, I want it way faster than that! I've done my shopping and found this forum and started my Fitday, so this is IT. My first day .....again. Wish me luck!
      Welcome to the board.. You can do this.. The surgery has a lot of risks with it and wouldn't it be so much better if you did it on your own Anytime you feel discouraged come and post and read..we will try out best to help you.
      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: GOOD Morning!!

        Thanks ladies. Now I just have to figure out how to train my dh. He is verbally supportive and he suggested revisiting Atkins--BUT he's the one who will bring home doughnuts as a treat for me!!! Aaaaaghh!!
        Linda








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        • #5
          Re: GOOD Morning!!

          Linda,
          Welcome to ADBB. I am so glad you have found us. I too am married to a man who alwats wants to offer me just one bite. Grrrrrr. He will learn. We look forward to seeing you
          ~Lauren~



          support? Isn't it time to give some back?
          Ask a mod how today.

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          • #6
            Re: GOOD Morning!!

            Welcome Linda!! This site has been such support and inspiration for me and I know it will be for you, too. You are on the right path, just keep putting one foot in front of the other and the yucky pounds WILL come off!




            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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            • #7
              Re: GOOD Morning!!

              Welcome to the board Linda! My dh does that too. But i think once you've decided u have to do this for u...no temptation can sway u. Let HIM eat the donuts.
              Claudia 36 yo 5'5
              297/238/175
              Start : 4/4/07
              pre-atkins BP 160/110, insulin resistent, hypothyroidism
              currently normal bp..off meds yay!







              pre-atkins

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              • #8
                Re: GOOD Morning!!

                hi! Welcome to the board

                April 2007: 212
                Today: 190:D :walking
                1st Goal 189
                Goal: 165




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                • #9
                  Re: GOOD Morning!!

                  Warm welcome aboard Linda!
                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: GOOD Morning!!

                    Welcome to Pretty Cricket!

                    Come on over to the Second Time Around Club. (let me know if that link doesn't work!)

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                    • #11
                      Re: GOOD Morning!!

                      Thanks all! I'm off to the STAC thread. Morning Glory--I like your ticker! I was surprised when I got here that a lot of focus is on pounds..... so of course I made my ticker like everyone else's and made a mini goal for weight. But my understanding of Atkins was that weight was incidental--inches and following the book were more important.
                      Linda








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                      • #12
                        Re: GOOD Morning!!

                        Welcome Linda, just last week my husband brought home six apple dumplings so I could have some. He hears me every day complain about the weight I put on and how unhappy I am with that, but he keeps bringing goodies into the house. You will do fine.......Dawn


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                        • #13
                          Re: GOOD Morning!!

                          You wouldn't believe how long it took me to get that ticker to work for inches lost instead of pounds! Did a lot of fiddling! And yes, taking measurements is a far more beneficial way to track your new, trimmer figure. I have a vague idea of what my weight was when I started (I weighed myself at Christmas and started Atkins this time around in March? April?). Anyways...I don't own scales. I go by the tape measure and by how clothes fit. Your weight will fluctuate from day to day so determining your success or lack of by what the scales say is really just another way to add stress to your life as far as I'm concerned. However, lots and lots of people simply can't give it up, and that's what works for them~~each to their own.

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