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    Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

    I started about a year ago on weight watchers and I lost lost 30lbs, and then I gained 10 of them back. I figured there must be a better way. My husband is a diabetic who has been following a low carb diet and it has done wonders for him, and years ago we did Akins together.

    So, here I am. Looking to find a way out of the diet maze and become healthy and slim. I believe low carb is the only option for me, so tired of the 100 calorie packs and baby carrots and getting less than stellar results. I want to eat again, I want to actually feel full and not go to bed with my stomach growling. So, like I said here I am.

    I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.
    Today is A new day! I will succeed!!
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    Re: Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

    Welcome to ADBB, Polly. So glad you are here. You have found a great place for information and support. Look forward to seeing you around the board.
    Start 6/15/07
    51, f, 5'10"
    198/165/165

    Goal reached March 7, 2008!

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      Re: Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

      Welcome, welcome!! WW works for some, but not for me. I went for a while, followed the rules exactly, and gained two pounds. Low carb is the only way for me. It is a great way to eat and live and I truly have enjoyed every day of the almost two years and over 100 pounds lost forever.

      It's great that your hubby already eats this way; that will make it so much easier for you to adapt. Throw all those evil carbs in the trash!

      Sunny!
      People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


      "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
      ~~Herodotus


      Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
      Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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        Re: Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

        Hi Polly. Welcome. Congratulations for making the committment to join and get healthy with us. I'm glad you and your husband can do this together - it will be much easier to have a live-in exercise partner to share your success with. Theres so much motivation here on the board with challenges, journals, conversations on life/health issues, before/after photos and stories.

        Make lots of friends, become comfortable with the WOE (way of eating) and enjoy the journey. Keep us posted on your progress...we are here for you and want to see you succeed!
        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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          Re: Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

          Originally posted by pollypurebred39
          I started about a year ago on weight watchers and I lost lost 30lbs, and then I gained 10 of them back. I figured there must be a better way. My husband is a diabetic who has been following a low carb diet and it has done wonders for him, and years ago we did Akins together.

          So, here I am. Looking to find a way out of the diet maze and become healthy and slim. I believe low carb is the only option for me, so tired of the 100 calorie packs and baby carrots and getting less than stellar results. I want to eat again, I want to actually feel full and not go to bed with my stomach growling. So, like I said here I am.

          I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.
          I love your online name! Have you seen the Underdog movie? Have you heard the new Spoon song, The Underdog?

          Aside from that, welcome to the board. It's so great that your DH (dear husband) understands the science behind Atkins and already eats low carb. You will do super together!

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            Re: Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

            Just want to add my warm welcome to the board! Glad you joined us here at ADBB.

            You'll have fun doing Atkins as a team (with your DH). It makes a huge difference to be able to share the journey.

            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'm Brand New To These Boards...

              Hello All,


              Thank you for the warm welcome. Yes, it is great that my husband is on board, it will make staying low carb easier. My youngest has a doctor prescribed low carb diet. His is different from Aktins though. He must eat every 3 hours a protein and a 1/2 cup of a healthy starch. 3x's a day and snacks inbetween are to be protein only. My oldest is 18 and a carb fanatic, he will eat a bowl of buttered noodles while everyone else eats dinner. He does not need to lose weight, I think his ways will one day catch up with him. If there is any karma it will! LOL.

              I have not seen the Underdog movie or heard the new spoon song, I'll have to look into it. I always loved Underdog as a kid. I even bought some of the old cartoons to share with my kids. I enjoyed them just as much as I did when I was a kid.

              I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you, and again, Thank You for the warm welcome.

              Polly
              Today is A new day! I will succeed!!

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                Re: Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

                Welcome Polly. You are definitely in the right place. Hunger will be a thing of the past. Best of luck to you.
                F/44yrs/5'5"

                206.5/158/140



























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                • #9
                  Re: Hello, I'm Brand New To These Boards...

                  Welcome!! I am sure you are going to love it here. This board is filled with tons of information and hungry you will never be!! I think that's one of the best perks to this diet.

                  Looking forward to getting to know you!! Best of luck to you!






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                  Female/36 years young
                  Induction Started: August 13th, 2007
                  Loss Goal: 26 pounds

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