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    Hello...I am new...

    Hello my name is Deb. I am so happy to be here because I get no support from my husband as he has been through a 100 diets with me (his words). However, we want to have a child and he refuses to try until I get to 199 because he thinks if we have a baby now I will die or he/she will. Wish me luck.

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    Re: Hello...I am new...

    Hi Deb,

    Sorry to hear your partner is not being supportive - it is likely he'll change his mind when you start to slim down

    But if not, or until then, this is a great place for advice, motivation and support.

    I also wanted to say that though high weight is associated with problems in pregnancy there are many larger women who do have babies just fine - not that I want to make you think you needn't lose weight! But setting a weight is arbitrary - it depends on your height, health, how much you have to lose, etc.

    Best of luck

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

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    • #3
      Re: Hello...I am new...

      Hello Baard,

      Indeed, his 199 is arbitrary. However, I think he thinks that by then I will have the ability to be off any meds (I take glucophage).

      Deb
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        Re: Hello...I am new...

        Ah I see - I'm not very clued up on meds. I'm going to google it to see what it is...

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

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        • #5
          Re: Hello...I am new...

          Hi there hon. Welcome to ADBB. Sorry to hear that you are in an unsupported situation. But don't you worry luv ... you pop in here whenever you need to, and we will be here for you. Lotsa luv to you.
          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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          • #6
            Re: Hello...I am new...

            Heya Deb! Welcome to ADBB. Nice to have you join us.

            I know what it's like not to have much support from people close to you (me too)... but hang in there and do your own thing. If you follow the programme as it's meant to be followed it'll work and you'll feel so much healthier. When people see results they often change their tune.

            Post often here for support and inspiration. You'll always find there's a helping hand to be had on ADBB.

            Happy losing!
            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: Hello...I am new...

              Hello GaynorA,

              I am glad I found the ADBB because it is where I am going to have to come to get my support for a while anyway. I am hoping that once I lose enough that he will be on board (he weighs 315 himself).

              Deb
              Originally posted by GaynorA
              Hi there hon. Welcome to ADBB. Sorry to hear that you are in an unsupported situation. But don't you worry luv ... you pop in here whenever you need to, and we will be here for you. Lotsa luv to you.
              DEB
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              • #8
                A email pal?

                Hello All,

                I can certainly pop in here often as I work from home, but I was wondering if anyone would want to be an email pal?

                Deb
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                • #9
                  Re: Hello...I am new...

                  Hi Deb welcome! Glad you've joined us. You'll get nothing but support and encouragement here. Join some challenges, make a plan to succeed and it will happen.

                  I also had a husband who wasn't keen on me doing Atkins, never said much as I dropped weight, but now he's a true believer and spreads the words to anyone who mentions weight loss to him.

                  Hang in there, get active and make friends with the other members who understand. Keep us posted and come here often for motivation! We're all here for you!
                  Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                  Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Hello...I am new...

                    Becky,

                    Once your husband came around, was he supportive at home or just in public?

                    Deb
                    Originally posted by dreamof145
                    Hi Deb welcome! Glad you've joined us. You'll get nothing but support and encouragement here. Join some challenges, make a plan to succeed and it will happen.

                    I also had a husband who wasn't keen on me doing Atkins, never said much as I dropped weight, but now he's a true believer and spreads the words to anyone who mentions weight loss to him.

                    Hang in there, get active and make friends with the other members who understand. Keep us posted and come here often for motivation! We're all here for you!
                    DEB
                    32/F
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                    • #11
                      Re: Hello...I am new...

                      Deb...I think my husband had heard all the 'negative' stuff about Atkins so he was skeptical. That and the fact that I was always on a diet and never losing any weight probably had a lot to do with his lack of support. But, once I became comfortable with the program and the weight loss was noticable and he realized that I was really going to stick to it...he became supportive at home and in public.

                      I think that sometimes it is hard for our relatives to say much when we start a new weight loss plan simply because they've seen us attempt so many times before and fail. I was always on diets, but I didn't make solid plans to succeed like I did with Atkins. This time around, I prepared myself and changed my old habits with healthy ones...so I learned to live this woe instead of giving up after a few weeks as I've always done in the past.

                      I've found that actions speak louder than words...the best way to win people over is to do it and let them see the results. You'll make it happen. Hang in there with the people here and get active in the forums, challenges, new recipes and change the old ways into healthy positive ones.
                      Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                      Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hello...I am new...

                        hey Deb! Welcome to the board. Your husband cares about you! The prospect of having a baby is certainly incentive to lose some weight so you can both be healthy. Post often so we can watch your results!

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hello...I am new...

                          Welcome to ADBB! You'll get tons of support here sweetie!

                          Good for you. When he sees how committed you are, he'll come around.

                          Plus when he see's how you eat, he'll definately come around.

                          What guy doesn't like a big ol' steak on the grill??

                          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!
                          Scooter







                          Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Hello...I am new...

                            Hi and welcome to ADBB!

                            I'm sorry you aren't getting the neccessary support at home but at least you have come here! ADBB will give you all the support you could ever ask for. Although my DH is supportive, he's never been overweight a day in his life, so he doesn't understand. This is where I get my strength. I hope you will, too!
                            Doin' Atkins: Cuz my hips don't lie either.
                            Paula
                            33/f




                            Faith makes all things possible - not easy.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Hello...I am new...

                              Hi All,

                              Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I need all the help I can get.

                              Deb
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