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  • #1

    Newbie here

    Hi my name is Rosie- I am starting induction on Monday. I tried Atkins a few years ago but only lasted a few days. At the time I wasn't really ready to give up my sweet tea and pasta

    Since January of this year I converted to a vegatarian eating plan and have been sticking to it - I lost 50 lbs but gained 10 back because I started having binging weekends that used to be only Saturdays ended up being 3-4 days per week I can't seem to control it. I am not a true vegan and I miss meat, eggs and cheese too much. I love eating veggies also. My coworker has been on Atkins the past month and I drool over the food he brings with him to eat for lunch. So here I am.

    I have been reading over the forums here and I am just truly impressed over the tight knit community I have seen and there are veterans here which makes this woe seem like a good one!
    SW - 162 CW - 153
    Mini Goal 1 - 155 - MET!
    Mini Goal 2 - 145
    Mini Goal 3 - 135
    Mini Goal 4 - 130
    Main Goal - 120!
    Started Atkins 9/10/07
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  • #2
    Re: Newbie here

    Welcome Rosie, you'll have a blast here.



    No Jeopardizing In January Challenge

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    • #3
      Re: Newbie here

      Welcome to the wonderful world of ADBB Rosie. Its great to have you on board.

      Good luck on your weight loss quest.

      Rich
      sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

      It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




      I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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      • #4
        Re: Newbie here

        Welcome! No need to drool over the food--Atkins is delicious and VERY healthy! You need nutrients from meat and fat. There are essential nutrients you can't get anywhere else. You need to read Dr. Atkins last book: "Atkins For Life." Lots of helpful stuff about vegetarians and information about this woe garnered over his decades of research and medical practice.

        Best of Luck!

        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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        • #5
          Re: Newbie here

          Thanks Sunny - no I am done with being vegatarian - I am and always have been a meat eater
          SW - 162 CW - 153
          Mini Goal 1 - 155 - MET!
          Mini Goal 2 - 145
          Mini Goal 3 - 135
          Mini Goal 4 - 130
          Main Goal - 120!
          Started Atkins 9/10/07

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          • #6
            Re: Newbie here

            Hi Rosie. Welcome. Don't look at this WOE as a dreaded punishment. You don't have to give up your pasta dishes, (I ate pasta 3-4 times a week)...there are lots of substitute meals you can make that allow you to enjoy those dishes without using traditional noodles. *Check out substitution forum and learn to make those dishes using egg noodles and zucchini - they are delicious!

            You've made an important first step by joining us and committing to doing this for yourself. You won't find any better support group than here in the ADBB. Everyone is working together to meet our goals and make it happen. Get active here, make friends and form a plan to be successful. You can do it! Best wishes.
            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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            • #7
              Re: Newbie here

              My coworker was drooling over my lunch yesterday too! She kept coming in my office and looking at it and inhaling loudly! She says "OMG what are you eating, aren't you dieting?!" Yes. Meat and cheese and onions and bell peppers (all 3 colors) with a little sour cream on the side, my fajitas were delish!

              You will do superbly! If you went vegan and lost 50 lbs you will be able to do this too! Going vegan is so much more disciplined than atkins! Veggies are A VERY important part of this woe and since you eat them already it's gonna be gravy!

              Best of losses to you!!
              30/F/5'6"
              Start Weight 245+lbs. in January 2004
              rerererererestart 6/08/2007 @ 185
              6.2 FEET of FAT GONE
              In MY JOURNAL, you can say BOOBIES!





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              • #8
                Re: Newbie here

                Thanks
                OH btw - I was mulling this over (switching to Atkins) and I was in the hall at work and some random guy I had never met before asked if I had lost weight (guess he has seen me around?) - he said he lost 200 lbs in 3 years doing low carb and he was just glowing and so positive. He said his diabetes is under control and he doesn't have to take his meds anymore. That was my "sign" to go ahead and switch to this WOE. I am very excited! And I KNOW I wont have any problems especially after eating the way I was the past several months.
                SW - 162 CW - 153
                Mini Goal 1 - 155 - MET!
                Mini Goal 2 - 145
                Mini Goal 3 - 135
                Mini Goal 4 - 130
                Main Goal - 120!
                Started Atkins 9/10/07

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                • #9
                  Re: Newbie here

                  Welcome aboard Rosie! So glad you decided on Atkins for getting healthier and trimmer. It works!!
                  After the first two weeks of induction, you'll be able to add in the extra veggies you love so much. Pretty soon you can have loads of them!

                  Post lots and keep us up to date on your progress. We're behind you 100%!!
                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: Newbie here

                    Welcome Rosie and good luck getting started on induction come Monday. From what you wrote it sounds like you are READY and that's so important!
                    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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                    • #11
                      Re: Newbie here

                      Welcome Rosie and good luck.
                      F/44yrs/5'5"

                      206.5/158/140



























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                      • #12
                        Re: Newbie here

                        Glad you are here - the support here is wonderful!
                        Nothing changes if nothing changes...

                        This is the day it changes!!!

                        44 year old woman seeking size 12 jeans and the ability to roll over in bed without pain!!!


                        This pic...motivates me! ugh!

                        8-28-07 SW 233
                        9-3-07 231
                        9-17-07 230.4
                        F/44/5'7

                        There's lots of things worth dying for...sugar in my body isn't one of them!



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                        • #13
                          Re: Newbie here

                          Originally posted by rozy
                          Thanks Sunny - no I am done with being vegatarian - I am and always have been a meat eater
                          Hi Rosie! Welcome to the board. Atkins is geared toward meat and sat fats, so I'm glad to hear that you are done being a vegetarian! Once your two week induction is up, guess what, you get to move to Rung 1 which is more veggies! You will have the best of both worlds! Watch for the upcoming board wide Are You Eating Your Veggies Challenge in October! It would be good for you to join it. You will be surprised at how many NET carbs in veggies form you can eat!

                          It's great you've found the board, if you come daily you will get plenty of support so that you can stick to this for more than two days in a row! Also, the people at your work will help you to stay on track. Give that diabetic guy a pat on the back for me!

                          See you around!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Newbie here

                            Thanks so much! I am SO glad I found this community! I just started this morning with scrambled eggs, cheese and mushrooms and just had a piece of ham and cheese for a snack. For lunch I am having tuna salad with celery and egg in it. Dinner will be chicken, mushrooms, mozzerella with a side salad with romaine, cucumber and bleu cheese dressing.
                            SW - 162 CW - 153
                            Mini Goal 1 - 155 - MET!
                            Mini Goal 2 - 145
                            Mini Goal 3 - 135
                            Mini Goal 4 - 130
                            Main Goal - 120!
                            Started Atkins 9/10/07

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                            • #15
                              Re: Newbie here

                              OMG - you are having the perfect atkins day! Don't forget your water!


                              Two things to tell you:

                              1. You can start a Journal Stats thread for yourself. It's where you can log your food intake daily and even win an award if you use it twice a week. Only you can post to this, no one else.

                              2. Journal Chats are a great place for daily support and gab.

                              Check 'em all out.

                              EDIT

                              *This Spotlight-Introduce Yourself thread has been closed due to extended absence of owner. Please feel free to private message any compliments and/or comments to the original poster. If you are the owner and would like to revive your Spotlight-Introduce Yourself please PM the forum mod or an Admin
                              Last edited by sallyseachange; December 27, 2007, 11:38 AM.

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