Hiya.

[Forever Hopeful]

Hiya Everyone. :wave

Well tomorrow is the big day that Dr Atkins and I will start to battle my many bulges together. Monday the 3rd January, is dee day :whip , bye bye chips, rice, pasta and bread and hello loads of meat and eggs. I must admit this is not the first diet I have tried, but I am hoping it will be the last. Things are getting past a joke and something has to give before I become really ill. I thought Atkins may be the answer for me because I love to eat meat and egg's, I just adore butter. The thought of another calorie counting diet was more than I could take.

My name is Michelle, I am 38 and live in the UK. I am currently around 22 stone ......and yes sssssssooooooo ashamed of myself for getting in this mess! :help But hopefully things will soon start to change for me and give me some dignity and respect for myself again.

Anyway I look forward to reading your success stories and joining in.

[JoanOH]

Hi Michelle and welcome to ADBB ha

We've all been at that "OH MY GAWD" point -- and it's a good place to be, actually. Because you finally finally realize you HAVE to do something about the weight or it will only get worse.

Do you have a copy of DANDR? You really need to get one. You do know that there is much more to this than meat and eggs? You might want to take a few minutes and read through the FAQ forum -- especially the list of Acceptable Foods.

The more you know about this WOE, the better you'll do - so read read read and post questions when you have them. We'll help you all we can!

Joan J

[Forever Hopeful]

Hi Joan

You have done so well. Congratulations. :wave

Yes I have read the books, and was just generalising. I realise there is quite a lot more involved...I should have said that meat and eggs are amongst my favourites to eat really, but nerves and such get me in a tether.

[lostandfound]

Hi Michelle :wave Welcome to ha

Congratulations on making the decision to change your life. This is a wonderful WOL (Way of life). I ditto Joan..you need DANDR..
DR Atkins New Diet Revolution version 2002. This will be the best advice you will get from anyone. There are lots of forums here to meet every need possible and the support and inspiration is in abundance.
Do yourself a favor and hop on over to the Century Club. We have so many motivators and inspiring members. You will be welcomed with open arms!!
I'll look forward to reading your successes.. You can do this!!!


Hugs,Tammy

[Desertthorn]

Hi Michelle, Glad you found us and hope you like what you see. There are tons of challenges going on right now, pick a couple and see if they don't help you at least make some new friends.
Read the book Challenge

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=60798

Drink Water Challenge

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=14239

Century Club Team Challenge

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=60379

Triple Digit Losers Challenge

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=60792

Exercise Challenge

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=57924

And there are tons more

Also we have lots of folks from the UK, so check out the International forum to help find Atkins friendly products and support in your area.

Again welcome and if you ever need anything, please just ask.