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  • #1

    2nd time around

    Hello to all Atkins adventurers. Started induction 3 days ago and I have already lost 5 pounds! I won't weigh in again till the end of the first 2 weeks, but I was so curious. Lost 42 pounds the first time I tried Atkins back in 1999, kept it off till my first child was born, then I just made excuses, until now.

    Now I have 2 kids and am more than ready to be fit and trim again! Pretty excited about the entire prospect but must admit I will miss the ease of eating carbs. Now I just have to think ahead and plan my meals and have the right foods available in the fridge. I hope to lose 60 pounds in the near future!

    I would like to run in a 5K in September and be able to put on some clothes that don't have an X in the size.
    Hang in there!!
    Last edited by free2b; May 25, 2007, 07:39 AM. Reason: forgot a line
    Free2B
    Goal # 1 Reduce my waist enough so fitting into a pair of jeans will not make me feel like a sausage with a tight string cinched around my bulging waist.
    Goal # 2 Have my thighs become less familiar with one another. I am tired of them rubbing up against each other when I walk.
    Goal # 3 Be able to see my back without those flabby rolls under my bra line, you know I could store things in those roll creases, a book to read, small toy etc
    Goal # 4 Run a 5k in Sept. and continue this WOE.






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  • #2
    Re: 2nd time around

    Originally posted by free2b
    I hope to lose 60 pounds in the near future!
    I would like to run in a 5K in September and be able to put on some clothes that don't have an X in the size.
    Hello - welcome back! I'm completely sure that all of your goals are very do-able, and you're already 5lbs down, so well done!

    It's great to hear how positive you are, keep it up! I am on day 5 myself if you need an induction buddy, but am staying away from the wretched scales (I have measured myself though and have so far lost 13" in all, so I'm pretty chuffed!).

    Female; 5'8''



    Member of the STAC!
    Hw:182lbs     /Rw:170lbs/35"waist/UK size 16 /CW: 148lbs

    Mini goal target: 160lbs/31"waist/ UK size 14 - Done!
    2nd Mini goal target: 150lbs/30"waist/UK size 12-14 - DONE!
    Target weight overall: 140lbs/28"waist/UK size 12

    Target date: 3rd August 2007...is this do-able?
    restart date: 21st May 07 175lbs

    NO CHEATING COMMITMENT: 1st goal 4th June - DONE! 2nd goal: 21st June DONE!! Target: 3rd August - Down to 150lbs
    15 Days - no cheating!

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    • #3
      Re: 2nd time around

      13 inches, that is mah-va-lous!!!! Would love to have you as an Atkins buddy, the encouragement would be great. You have already encouraged me to purchase a measuring tape..........eeew. See you around the boards
      Free2B
      Goal # 1 Reduce my waist enough so fitting into a pair of jeans will not make me feel like a sausage with a tight string cinched around my bulging waist.
      Goal # 2 Have my thighs become less familiar with one another. I am tired of them rubbing up against each other when I walk.
      Goal # 3 Be able to see my back without those flabby rolls under my bra line, you know I could store things in those roll creases, a book to read, small toy etc
      Goal # 4 Run a 5k in Sept. and continue this WOE.






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      • #4
        Re: 2nd time around

        yeah - I can't say that the inital measuring/photos are my favourite part, but it only hurts for a little while and is extremely satisfying when you're on your way! It's also good if youa scale obsessive like I used to be as you could be losing inches instead of pounds for a while!

        Why don't you post your stats and set yourself some mini-goals as well so you can record all of your achievements? We do like a bit of self-congratulation here!!

        Female; 5'8''



        Member of the STAC!
        Hw:182lbs         /Rw:170lbs/35"waist/UK size 16 /CW: 148lbs

        Mini goal target: 160lbs/31"waist/ UK size 14 - Done!
        2nd Mini goal target: 150lbs/30"waist/UK size 12-14 - DONE!
        Target weight overall: 140lbs/28"waist/UK size 12

        Target date: 3rd August 2007...is this do-able?
        restart date: 21st May 07 175lbs

        NO CHEATING COMMITMENT: 1st goal 4th June - DONE! 2nd goal: 21st June DONE!! Target: 3rd August - Down to 150lbs
        15 Days - no cheating!

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        • #5
          Re: 2nd time around

          Will do, just put up a weight ticker, will post mini goals and will definitely have an inner-debate about those pesky measurements
          cheers,
          Free2B
          Goal # 1 Reduce my waist enough so fitting into a pair of jeans will not make me feel like a sausage with a tight string cinched around my bulging waist.
          Goal # 2 Have my thighs become less familiar with one another. I am tired of them rubbing up against each other when I walk.
          Goal # 3 Be able to see my back without those flabby rolls under my bra line, you know I could store things in those roll creases, a book to read, small toy etc
          Goal # 4 Run a 5k in Sept. and continue this WOE.






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          • #6
            Re: 2nd time around

            Warm welcome to the board Free2b! It's nice that you came back to Atkins again. I'm sure it'll work again for you... well, seems it already is! Congrats on your 5 lbs lost so far!

            Post lots and ask any questions you might have. We're rooting for ya!
            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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            • #7
              Re: 2nd time around

              Thank you Sallyseachange, all the encouragement is definitely a boost. By the way........what is a "veggie challenge winner"?

              Cheers,
              Free2B
              Goal # 1 Reduce my waist enough so fitting into a pair of jeans will not make me feel like a sausage with a tight string cinched around my bulging waist.
              Goal # 2 Have my thighs become less familiar with one another. I am tired of them rubbing up against each other when I walk.
              Goal # 3 Be able to see my back without those flabby rolls under my bra line, you know I could store things in those roll creases, a book to read, small toy etc
              Goal # 4 Run a 5k in Sept. and continue this WOE.






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              • #8
                Re: 2nd time around

                Originally posted by free2b
                Thank you Sallyseachange, all the encouragement is definitely a boost. By the way........what is a "veggie challenge winner"?

                Cheers,
                We had a fun boardwide challenge a short while ago that was to eat a certain number of carbs from vegetables. It lasted a week and the amount of veggie carbs you were to eat depended on what phase of Atkins you were on. It was more difficult than you'd think and was an eye-opener to many. Lots of people found that they lost more weight when exchanging carbs from "other foods" for veggie carbs.
                You'll see quite a few of the cauliflower awards in people's signatures.

                Feel free to join any of the challenges that take your fancy. They're great motivators.
                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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                • #9
                  Re: 2nd time around

                  Hi free2b! Welcome to the board. Make yourself comfortable, there's tons of friendly, supportive people around here! Congrats on the 5 lbs so far too!

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2nd time around

                    Welcome to the board
                    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: 2nd time around

                      Thanks for the welcome SandyL2002. Perhaps you would know if there is a place on this site where I can record my daily menu? Nothing fancy, just want to hold myself accountable for all my intake.

                      Cheers,
                      Free2B
                      Goal # 1 Reduce my waist enough so fitting into a pair of jeans will not make me feel like a sausage with a tight string cinched around my bulging waist.
                      Goal # 2 Have my thighs become less familiar with one another. I am tired of them rubbing up against each other when I walk.
                      Goal # 3 Be able to see my back without those flabby rolls under my bra line, you know I could store things in those roll creases, a book to read, small toy etc
                      Goal # 4 Run a 5k in Sept. and continue this WOE.






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                      • #12
                        Re: 2nd time around

                        Night before last hit a bump in the road. Ate some cookies and a half a cup of milk without too much drama. Feeling a little miffed at myself but I have not stopped with the rest of my induction. I am just going to add an extra day of induction to make up for the mistake. What is it they say...........not perfection..........persistence? Hope all you other Atkins' adventures are doing better on your induction phase.

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                        Last edited by sillygirl; September 23, 2007, 05:30 PM.
                        Free2B
                        Goal # 1 Reduce my waist enough so fitting into a pair of jeans will not make me feel like a sausage with a tight string cinched around my bulging waist.
                        Goal # 2 Have my thighs become less familiar with one another. I am tired of them rubbing up against each other when I walk.
                        Goal # 3 Be able to see my back without those flabby rolls under my bra line, you know I could store things in those roll creases, a book to read, small toy etc
                        Goal # 4 Run a 5k in Sept. and continue this WOE.






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