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  • Day 1. Intro.

    Good morning.

    This is my re-re-re-restart.
    i had a lot of succes with Atkins in 2000. Got down to 135 from 200.
    Felt great, exercised, loved it.

    Then... I thought I was stronger than a cupcake. I'm not.
    Now I weight 280, most ever, and I've been not exercising, and eating sugary, bad food for me.

    Since 2004, I've been starting and restarting Atkins, but with 'modifications". I know now this was not to my benefit.

    Today, I am starting induction, as described in our book.

    Wish me luck.
    I am 32 yrs old, and feel kinda hopeless right now.
    Need support and hope.
    Saffron

    :help: S 281 :eek: / C 281 :frown:/ G 160:tongue:

    Re/re/re/restart August 18.

    Mini Goal #1: Complete 14 day induction
    Mini Goal #2: 270
    Mini Goal #3: 260
    Mini Goal #4: 250
    Mini Goal #5: 240
    Mini Goal #6: 230
    Mini Goal #7: 220
    Mini Goal #8: 210
    Mini Goal #9: 200
    Mini Goal #10: 190

    :hellokitt

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    Re: Day 1. Intro.

    Welcome to our board. I have found nothing but great support and recipes and ideas here since I joined in July. You are NOT hopeless, you just have to begin your journey and never look back!

    Sandra
    11/16/09 start date

    On my way down 100 pounds!

    goal -10 YEAH!! 11/29/09
    goal -20
    goal -30
    goal -40
    goal -50

    Female 36 ~5'8"
    NJ



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    • #3
      Re: Day 1. Intro.

      Saffron (love that name) welcome! No need to feel hopeless... we'll help you stick the course!

      Roam the board a bit, join in the activities... maybe take on an exercise challenge, or start a journal, or try out a low carb recipe... all fun and motivating. Make friends on the board. If you make yourself accountable, everything's easier.

      Lots of us have been where you are now... starting and restarting over and over. Why not check out the Second Time Around Club (STAC). They're a great bunch over there and have all "come back for seconds"! Lots of advice to be had there.

      You're so right that the best way to do Atkins is to do it by the book. Those modifications can be the kiss of death to many. This is a way of life, and as you go along it gets easier and easier. Just grit your teeth and hang in there the first few days.

      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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        Re: Day 1. Intro.

        Welcome Saffron. Glad you introduced yourself and have joined us. You'll find lots of people to offer support and encouragement. Jump in, get active and make friends. Keep us posted on your progress.
        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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        • #5
          Re: Day 1. Intro.

          This diet does work as you obviously know! I have never lost as much as I needed, and it was always my fault by thinking I can cheat here and there. This is my fourth time on atkins also, and I feel this is the one. This board is filled with information and support so its a GREAT help, glad your back and doing it!!
          Restarted Atkins 03/22/2010

          Highest Weight - 347

          Starting Weight - 329.5

          Current Weight - 329.5

          Goal Weight - 199


          The 7 ultimate goals...
          Goal 1 - 309
          Goal 2 - 299
          Goal 3 - 279
          Goal 4 - 259
          Goal 5 - 239
          Goal 6 - 219
          Goal 7 - 199

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          • #6
            Re: Day 1. Intro.

            this is my 3rd time back on atkins... Good luck! never give up... just keep in mind - the older you get the more 'mature' you are about dieting
            ~* Laura *~


            I will never give up.

            F/25/5'3"



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            • #7
              Re: Day 1. Intro.

              Welcome Saffron. Please don't feel hopeless. You can do it. It worked before, it will work again.

              EDIT

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              Last edited by sillygirl; November 30, 2007, 04:53 PM.
              F/44yrs/5'5"

              206.5/158/140



























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