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  • #1

    Just getting started...

    Hi there~

    My name is Jen, and this is my first real attempt at Atkins in a number of years. I know that it worked for me in the past, and then I got off the wagon, in a big way. My husband and I started full force about 3 weeks ago, and since then I'm down 8.5 lbs and he's down 14 lbs, so we're certainly encouraged by the results and plan to stay with this and work through the program to help us get and stay healthy.

    I guess a little more about me... Just turned 32, married a bit over a year ago, work from home, ridiculously sedentary but working on it. I found this site about a week ago when looking at before and after pics for inspiration, and there's so much great information and things going on here that I thought it would really benefit me to participate, so here we go...

    I'll post pics and stats and all that stuff as more progress is made and I get more comfortable with the boards. One thing I was trying to figure out, though... When you measure inches lost, what all do you measure to calculate that? I'm guessing there's a sort of standardized way to do that, but for the life of me I haven't been able to track it down...

    Thanks in advance for your help, your stories and success have already helped me to stay on track!

    Best,
    Jen




    Had a baby almost 2 years ago but still have as much to lose as I did before she arrived... But before I got preggo I lost 22 lbs doing Atkins, so it's time to get back on track!

    Start (4/26/10): 254.2/Current (5/10/10): 248/Goal: 150
    Week 1 loss: 4.4 lbs; Week 2 loss: 1.8 lbs

    1st goal: 240
    2nd goal: 225
    3rd goal: 210
    4th goal: 195
    5th goal: 180
    6th goal: 165
    Final goal: 150
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  • #2
    Re: Just getting started...

    WElcome to the board and congratulations on your loss so far!

    A lot of us use the site mybodycomp.com (aka fittogether.net) in order to track our inches lost. It gives you where to measure and will compare different dates for you!
    27/f/5'10"
    HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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    • #3
      Re: Just getting started...

      Thanks, Lyssie~

      I also wanna see if my ticker in my sig works now.




      Had a baby almost 2 years ago but still have as much to lose as I did before she arrived... But before I got preggo I lost 22 lbs doing Atkins, so it's time to get back on track!

      Start (4/26/10): 254.2/Current (5/10/10): 248/Goal: 150
      Week 1 loss: 4.4 lbs; Week 2 loss: 1.8 lbs

      1st goal: 240
      2nd goal: 225
      3rd goal: 210
      4th goal: 195
      5th goal: 180
      6th goal: 165
      Final goal: 150

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      • #4
        Re: Just getting started...

        Hi Jen! You ticker works! Welcome to the board. Here another site that's interesting about body fat.

        If you're sedentary at your desk, have you thought of buying a stability ball to use as a desk chair? I've done that in the past and it's quite a challenge!

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        • #5
          Re: Just getting started...

          Warm welcome aboard Jen! Glad you decided to join us here at ADBB!
          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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          • #6
            Re: Just getting started...

            Hi Jen and Welcome!

            Great progress to date. Keep it up - you and hubby sure seem to be off to a fantastic start. Keep us posted on all your progress!
            Female - 5'4.5" - Induction Start 2007/07/09 RE-START 2008/04/16

            S.W. 175.0 - RE- S.W. 180 (yikes!)
            First Weigh-In: 167 (July 22, 2007)
            Re-Start 1st weigh in: TO BE ANNOUNCED MAY 1/08
            Weigh In 2: 165.0 (As of July 27/07)
            Weigh In 3 156.5 (As of August 21/07)
            G.W. 135.0 RE-START G.W.: Same

            Non-Smoker since February 24, 2008. I did THAT, so I can do THIS. Yay ME!

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            • #7
              Re: Just getting started...

              Welcome aboard Jen - you are doing fantastic! You are so lucky to have an Atkins-buddy right in your own home!
              5'4" Female, 39 Years



              Restarting after Major Ups & Downs!
              • SW: 194.5 [October 22, 2008]
              • CW: 165.0 [February 12, 2009]
              • GW: 150


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              • #8
                Re: Just getting started...

                Welcome to ADBB! Hey, excellent job so far!! You're doing it right by the sound of it! Great job and it is wonderful to have you here 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!!

                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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                • #9
                  Re: Just getting started...

                  Thank you guys so much for all the helpful info and the warm greetings, I know I'm feeling really good about having made this change and really sticking with it this time. I'm encouraged because I read somewhere that it takes 21 days to change a habit, and here we are about 25 days out and feeling heaps better and not missing the old ways, so fingers are crossed! (And brain is engaged and clothes are fitting better and walks are being taken...) I will definitely be posting around and getting to know the boards better, thanks so much for making me feel welcome! And I'm down another pound and a half, so I get to update my ticker already! Yay! (I'm not usually so exclamation point-y, I'm just giddy when it comes to my shrinkage...)

                  Thanks again,
                  Jen

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                  Last edited by sillygirl; October 28, 2007, 11:39 AM.




                  Had a baby almost 2 years ago but still have as much to lose as I did before she arrived... But before I got preggo I lost 22 lbs doing Atkins, so it's time to get back on track!

                  Start (4/26/10): 254.2/Current (5/10/10): 248/Goal: 150
                  Week 1 loss: 4.4 lbs; Week 2 loss: 1.8 lbs

                  1st goal: 240
                  2nd goal: 225
                  3rd goal: 210
                  4th goal: 195
                  5th goal: 180
                  6th goal: 165
                  Final goal: 150

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