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    Hello from Chicago!

    I am excited to introduce myself to you all. I started a diet a week ago, just watching what I ate and I started exercising. I did that until I could find a life plan that was right for me. I have decided Atkins is the way to go and I am excited about what the future holds as part of the Atkins community.

    This site will help me so much as I find that support is key and I don't get that much from my family.

    I have about 80 pounds to lose. I am a mom of four and am done having kids and ready to start focusing on me.

    I did WW and was ALWAYS hungry so after losing 13 pounds, I gave up and gained it all back and then some. I need something that will allow me NOT to be hungry.



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    Re: Hello from Chicago!

    Welcome to the board Jinx! You have found a wonderful place for support! We go by the 2002 version of Atkins diet here so try to get the book, it is a very good read. Good luck to you, any questions, hollar out, there is always someone around to help you out.
    My hubby & I in the Smokies!




    Jan. 23/06 -183
    July 23 -159
    Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
    Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
    Sep 26. '07-148.5
    Nov 26-153
    April 1, '08-155
    July7 '08-155
    6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



    ~Karen~

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    • #3
      Re: Hello from Chicago!

      Welcome Jinx!

      ..I think you made a smart choice choosing Atkins, but of course I'm biased <lol> . If you haven't picked up the book yet, do so. Along with the forums on this site, you can get all your questions answered. Of course we have a great support system too
      ..The really great thing about this too, is you can start teaching your children a healthy way of eating, without all those highly refined carbs and high sugars. What a nice bonus.
      ..With the family, as you begin making low carb casseroles, basic meat dishes, using lots of fresh vegies (did you get a garden in this year? ), and fresh fruits available for the kids, they will start coming around to your thinking. Most families don't understand Atkins and only hear all the negative ill informed press about what they "think" Atkins is (and isn't)
      ..You will find if you follow a strict induction, your hunger will go away, and this will be easier. Also make sure you get plenty of water to drink, not the diet sodas so much.
      ..Good luck on your journey, and come here often for support or questions.
      MAY 2010 Challenges
      ABS-1200, Squats-1200, Lunges-400, PushUps-700, Stability Ball-250 mins,
      I weigh once a week, Mondays !


      re-started 10/12/09 -F/55/5'9" -(July 14-265) 252/206/170
      Goals
      240 (nice round number)-Yippee 238.5 on 11-16-09
      226 (where I was when I fell off the wagon) - 01-03-10
      210 (another round number) -04/09/10
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      • #4
        Re: Hello from Chicago!

        Welcome! I started out needing to lose 80 pounds, too. I'm halfway there and truly enjoy the Atkins lifestyle. Read the book, exercise and drink the water. Come to the board often, it really helps you stay on track. Good luck!
        Caryl
        Start 2/21/2007 212
        CW 6/22/2008 167
        Goal 124
        F 49 yo

        Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers

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        • #5
          Re: Hello from Chicago!

          Hi Jinx! Welcome to the board. Atkins is a life plan, not a temporary fix. We eat this way to become heathy and slim. As you go along you'll realize that you don't even want carby foods at all! Best of luck to ya!

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          • #6
            Re: Hello from Chicago!

            Hey there. Welcome to you. Great choice on choosing Atkins. I know WW can be effective too - 'cos I have friends who have really done well. But, I tried it, and I got so bummed out with weighing this and that and the RESTRICTIONS!!!! AAAAAARRGGGHHH. I just love Atkins 'cos it's so easy to do. You really can live this way, and that's the beauty of it for me. Other diets ... I just couldn't wait to get off 'em - and I always ended up bombing out way before goal anyway. Lotsa luv to you and all the best as you embark on your Atkins adventure.
            Start weight: 103.6 kg (227.92 lbs)
            Goal weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
            Now weighing in at ...... 95.6kg (210.32)
            Total loss = 8 kg (17.6 lbs)



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            • #7
              Re: Hello from Chicago!

              Hi Jinx,

              I am new here too (day 1). I was just doing WW and kept losing and gaining the same 20 pounds over and over. Then I started looking at all the processed products I was buying from them...and I realize I didn't want fake food anymore. Here I am and happy even on day 1.

              Deb
              Originally posted by JinxCat
              I am excited to introduce myself to you all. I started a diet a week ago, just watching what I ate and I started exercising. I did that until I could find a life plan that was right for me. I have decided Atkins is the way to go and I am excited about what the future holds as part of the Atkins community.

              This site will help me so much as I find that support is key and I don't get that much from my family.

              I have about 80 pounds to lose. I am a mom of four and am done having kids and ready to start focusing on me.

              I did WW and was ALWAYS hungry so after losing 13 pounds, I gave up and gained it all back and then some. I need something that will allow me NOT to be hungry.

              DEB
              32/F
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              • #8
                Re: Hello from Chicago!

                Thanks everyone for your words of encouragment!


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                • #9
                  Re: Hello from Chicago!

                  Hi Jinxcat. Welcome from me too. You'll love this woe cos you definetly will not feel hungry! Keep us posted as to how you do.
                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: Hello from Chicago!

                    Hello there JinxCat and welcome aboard. Glad you chose Atkins as your new way of eating. This plan won't disappoint you, I'm sure. It's easy, healthy, satisfying and it works!

                    Keep us posted on how you're getting along!
                    Before and after:






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                    Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                    F/56yrs/5'.4"
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                    • #11
                      Re: Hello from Chicago!

                      Great to have you with us!!

                      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!! Pop on into the second time around forum and say hello.

                      Best of wishes! Life is good!

                      EDIT

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                      Last edited by sillygirl; September 23, 2007, 06:13 PM.
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