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    hi everyone


    Morning everyone! I am just joining ADBB but have been reading it for the past two weeks while I did 2 weeks of induction. I am happy to report that I lost 10 lbs. WHOO WHO!
    So, heres my little story. 2 months ago I got the dreaded... ' you have diabetes' smack from my doctor... We have a horrible family history of people dying miserable deaths with diabetes with no feet, no kidneys, no vision left and stroking out... and still not dying.... just lingering on and on.... so sad. I was scared and freaked out. So, I started what I called the 'no, thanks I think I'll keep my feet' diet. Exersized everyday ate low carb, but only lost about 3 pounds .... well, my dad gave me the Atkins book... and said... 'please try this.' and so I did thinking ... it probably wouln't work but it is.... (Yeah! happy dancing.)
    I have to say that it is not easy. I am so addicted to carbs. I miss them horribly. Like missing a best friend. not even bad carbs... like whole grain carbs... I cannot wait til I get to the point of being able to have some brown rice.
    I also quit my stressful ER job and went to Urgent Care the day I started induction.... I think that is also helping me. I feel much less stressed and overall happy.
    Anyways, Hi everyone. So happy there is this supportive forum.
    Liz
    Highest wt 227
    Atkins start wt 215
    Restart 1/29/10 201
    Current 195
    Goal 149







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  • #2
    Re: hi everyone

    Hi Liz - congrats on the 10lbs loss! I'm glad life is getting less stressful for you. You're gonna start feeling fantastic on this woe. Its amazing the benefits other than weight loss it brings.
    Good luck.
    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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    • #3
      Re: hi everyone

      Welcome to the board. Goodness you went quite around two weeks ago, didn't you? Congrats on the 10 pound loss and the stress release (I hope anyways for the last one). It sounds like Atkins is the way of eating for life for you. Don't forget the much needed water, vitamins (check with your doc), and exercise

      Best wishes on your journey

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




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      • #4
        Re: hi everyone

        Hi again, and thanks for responding, this is a very cool forum. I have never done anything like this... ever. How do I get my stats displayed? and do a personalized signature like everyone else seems to have?
        lol, liz
        Highest wt 227
        Atkins start wt 215
        Restart 1/29/10 201
        Current 195
        Goal 149







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        • #5
          Re: hi everyone

          Go into your user profile and you can edit your signature there. Thats where most people put their stats.
          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: hi everyone

            Hi Hopejoy,

            love the username - very positive

            Welcome to ADBB - it sounds like you're well on your way, but obviously, ask if any questions.

            You can get tickers showing weight loss at www.tickerfactory.com to put in your signature if you want

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

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            • #7
              Re: hi everyone

              Wow! I can't believe real people are talking to me.
              I just updated my signature and wanted to see how it looks. ha.
              I feel like a goof-ball especially since the word amateur appears after my name.... lol... what an understatement....
              new goal: have the word amateur disappear. lol.
              Highest wt 227
              Atkins start wt 215
              Restart 1/29/10 201
              Current 195
              Goal 149







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              • #8
                Re: hi everyone

                Originally posted by hopejoy
                Wow! I can't believe real people are talking to me.
                LOL, Hopejoy! That was funny! You will be amazed at how many friends you will make by coming to the board often. We're all here for the same reasons, and we love to chat too! So welcome and enjoy your stay!

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                • #9
                  Re: hi everyone

                  Welcome Hopejoy! Glad you found us here at ADBB and are happy to be talking to real people! Yes... we're all real and all have the same objectives: Better health and a trim figure. I'm sure you'll find you make good progress towards those goals too.

                  Congrats on your losses so far and congrats to your father for suggesting you read the Atkins book. Sounds like he's done this before.
                  I'm willing to bet your blood sugar figures will improve dramatically in a short while and that if you stick with this way of eating, your feet will be safe!

                  Roam the board and see what's going on... plenty of fun and motivating stuff. Join anything that takes your fancy.

                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: hi everyone

                    Welcome to the board Liz... It will get easier...and then there will be some days that you will want to pig out on carbs...and when that day comes...come and post and someone will try to talk you out of it..

                    My advice is to always have a plan
                    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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                    • #11
                      Re: hi everyone

                      Hi sillygirl, sandyseachange, and sandy,
                      Thanks so much for the encouragement... I just wrote to you sandy off the Tuesday thread.... remember, we're going to be dancers when we grow up? lol! just like our daughters. You guys all look so great! I am so exited today to be doing this...
                      About my dad... he's 5'5" and about 110lbs.... he's so thin because he had tuberculosis at age 5 and staying thin makes it easier for him to breathe... everyone else on his side of the family has wt problem... diabetes etc... he's been after me for years to lose wt.... he just yammers on and on about atkins.... and i tried it once a few years ago but got so constipated I thought I would explode or turn brown.... anyways, this time around am taking flaxseed every am and wal-la
                      regular as... um... whats regular... the sun? the moon? yeah. pretty darn regular.
                      Ha! okay that's probably TMI. Anywho his wife, my step mom went on Atkins at the same time and lost 40lbs and kept it off for going on 3 years now. So that is prettty inspirational for me...



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                      Last edited by sallyseachange; August 31, 2007, 12:56 AM.
                      Highest wt 227
                      Atkins start wt 215
                      Restart 1/29/10 201
                      Current 195
                      Goal 149







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