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  • #1

    New to Atkining!

    Hello Everyone!
    I'm Kristi, and I'm not sure where to jump in on this board. I've been taking a good look at it for the past month. I'm learning sooo much useful information. I'm really going to lose the weight this time. The before and after pictures are just amazing!!! Congrats to those of you who have had success and may I steal much inspiration from you!
    -Kristi

    "Nothing tastes as good as being th    in feels."


    24/F
    Starting Weight:196
    Current Weight: 187
    Goal Weight: 130

    Mini Goal 1: 190 - Met! 08/02/07
    Mini Goal 2: 180
    Mini Goal 3: 170
    Mini Goal 4: 160
    Mini Goal 5: 150
    Mini Goal 6: 140
     Mini Goal 7: 130

    My Fitday:     http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...=kristi%5Fcofo

    Cheatfree: 14 Days!
    My Auguest Milage: 18/75
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  • #2
    Re: New to Atkining!

    WElcome to the board and the WoL!

    To answer your other question... coffee stalls some people and doesn't others, some people would lose faster (even if they don't stall) if they didn't drink it, and others it doesn't affect at all. Basically, it depends who you are on whether or not to drink it. Personally, I would say if it's something you can give up easily, and switch to decaf, I would do that just in case... then again, I drink a lot of coffee regularly.
    27/f/5'10"
    HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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    • #3
      Re: New to Atkining!

      Thank you!
      You look gorgeous by the way! How much weight have you lost? How long did you do induction? How often/much do you work out?
      -Kristi

      "Nothing tastes as good as being th      in feels."


      24/F
      Starting Weight:196
      Current Weight: 187
      Goal Weight: 130

      Mini Goal 1: 190 - Met! 08/02/07
      Mini Goal 2: 180
      Mini Goal 3: 170
      Mini Goal 4: 160
      Mini Goal 5: 150
      Mini Goal 6: 140
       Mini Goal 7: 130

      My Fitday:       http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...=kristi%5Fcofo

      Cheatfree: 14 Days!
      My Auguest Milage: 18/75

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      • #4
        Re: New to Atkining!

        Thank you. 140lbs... and what counts as "induction"?? I'm a repeat offender on falling off the wagon for a couple months (not going back to eating a lot of carbs, just enough to stall) and coming back. I am aware pretty much daily that if I hadn't done that, I'd be at goal by now... I workout pretty much every day - I take Sundays and some Saturdays off. Exercise is non-negotiable.
        27/f/5'10"
        HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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        • #5
          Re: New to Atkining!

          Well, you look fabulous!!
          I joined a workout place, I love the ellipitcal. I'm going to start back at that tomorrow.
          That's what I seem to do in EVERY SINGLE diet I've ever done... fall off the wagon Family and friends don't seem to help... I guess I just need to be more focused! (Which is easier said than done!!) You're certainly doing something right!
          -Kristi

          "Nothing tastes as good as being th          in feels."


          24/F
          Starting Weight:196
          Current Weight: 187
          Goal Weight: 130

          Mini Goal 1: 190 - Met! 08/02/07
          Mini Goal 2: 180
          Mini Goal 3: 170
          Mini Goal 4: 160
          Mini Goal 5: 150
          Mini Goal 6: 140
           Mini Goal 7: 130

          My Fitday:           http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...=kristi%5Fcofo

          Cheatfree: 14 Days!
          My Auguest Milage: 18/75

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          • #6
            Re: New to Atkining!

            Make it a way of life. I keep coming back to it... and keep the same habits the rest of the time. Like, if I veer, it's usually me eating a whole wheat wrap at lunch or something like that... not like, a sandwich, then cake, then whatever... you know? It's just not legal for my stage.

            I did the elliptical for a while. If you can, weight training is really awesome. It makes *SUCH* a huge difference in overall appearance... I think it's like, a 3 size difference from when I was this weight before... something like that.

            Oh! and keeping a journal, like, I have one in the journal chats section. Everyone is really supportive, you can write questions, or about what's going on, or about anything you want and everyone's fun and knows sooo much.
            27/f/5'10"
            HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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            • #7
              Re: New to Atkining!

              "Steal" away Kristi! That's what the board is for. Warm welcome to you!
              You're so wise in your decision to start exercising.... it's a huge help to making those lbs fall away.
              Happy Atkineering!
              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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              • #8
                Re: New to Atkining!

                Hey Kristianne! Welcome to the board! I agree, exercising will help!

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                • #9
                  Re: New to Atkining!

                  Thanks guys!
                  I'm interested to know more about the journal boards. Things go on inside my head each day... questions like: "Can I have this?" "How do I keep track of this?" and I wish there was some where I could just write about how I feel and receive more motivation and support!

                  I like the weight training idea but it seems so intimidating because I have no idea what to do! Can you share with me what you do in a normal workout session?
                  -Kristi

                  "Nothing tastes as good as being th                  in feels."


                  24/F
                  Starting Weight:196
                  Current Weight: 187
                  Goal Weight: 130

                  Mini Goal 1: 190 - Met! 08/02/07
                  Mini Goal 2: 180
                  Mini Goal 3: 170
                  Mini Goal 4: 160
                  Mini Goal 5: 150
                  Mini Goal 6: 140
                   Mini Goal 7: 130

                  My Fitday:                   http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...=kristi%5Fcofo

                  Cheatfree: 14 Days!
                  My Auguest Milage: 18/75

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                  • #10
                    Re: New to Atkining!

                    *waves*
                    Hi Kristi!!!
                    Welcome
                    *~Nicole~*
                    Highest 350
                    2/1/07 Start 320
                    Current 248

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                    • #11
                      Re: New to Atkining!

                      Go to Journal Chats from the main forum. The journals are great, I'll look forward to seeing you there!

                      Also check out the exercise forums.

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                      • #12
                        Re: New to Atkining!

                        Wow... go you! You've almost lost 100 lbs? AMAZING!!! More inspiration for me!
                        -Kristi

                        "Nothing tastes as good as being th                        in feels."


                        24/F
                        Starting Weight:196
                        Current Weight: 187
                        Goal Weight: 130

                        Mini Goal 1: 190 - Met! 08/02/07
                        Mini Goal 2: 180
                        Mini Goal 3: 170
                        Mini Goal 4: 160
                        Mini Goal 5: 150
                        Mini Goal 6: 140
                         Mini Goal 7: 130

                        My Fitday:                         http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...=kristi%5Fcofo

                        Cheatfree: 14 Days!
                        My Auguest Milage: 18/75

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                        • #13
                          Re: New to Atkining!

                          You know, I was just telling Michael that I couldn't believe I was only 8.6 pounds away from being 100 pounds lost from my heaviest weight. He's seen me at 340 CRAZY!!! He took the fatty pic in my sig at 340...BLAH!!!
                          *~Nicole~*
                          Highest 350
                          2/1/07 Start 320
                          Current 248

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                          • #14
                            Re: New to Atkining!

                            Oh, and you're gonna do GREAT!!!
                            *~Nicole~*
                            Highest 350
                            2/1/07 Start 320
                            Current 248

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                            • #15
                              Re: New to Atkining!

                              Welcome to ADBB Kristi! Great to have you with us, I see you've gotten some great assistance from some wonderful people. Welcome to the party!

                              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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