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My name is Donna and I'm from Maine. This is the first time I've tried Atkins, but I am going on a cruise in February of 08, and I was on another board/thread that was about lose before you cruise. I clicked on the Atkins thread and after reading pages and pages of great stories, experiences, ups & downs and realized it was not a paid advertisement space, these were "real" people just like me, I went and got the book and decided let's give it a try.
I am 6' 1" tall and 53 years old. I work as a lab assistant in a small hospital and have always been in some form of the health care field. I have ALWAYS been heavy. I have lost and gained back more weight than I care to remember. I have always known that it would HAVE to be a life style change. Eat less, move more. But that is easier said than done, so I've found out. I am an emotional eater...food is my friend, it doesn't talk back (till I hit the scale), it makes me feel good while I'm eating it, then later it's like a drug addiction...I hate myself for doing it. But this cruise I am going on has been a good kick in the pants for me. I went on a cruise last year, and the pictures...well, they made me realize I don't want to have those same pictures taken AGAIN!
Well, I know that this is just an excuse to start "another" diet. But, it's a start and I just want to do something positive with my health. I have 3 very active grandsons and I want to be a real part of their lives. I don't ever want to be a burden to my family because I did'nt take care of myself either!!
So, I'm almost done with my 2nd week of induction. My starting wieght was 222.8 lbs. I'm now down to 216.8 with my wiegh in on Sunday. 6 lbs down! I know, I know, water wieght. But what I've come to enjoy about Atkins...if I'm hungry...I don't have to snack on carrot & celery sticks...I get something that really taste good!! So, I'm considering staying on induction another week. I finally decided to give up my caffine...so my induction has'nt been totally clean. (I'm a Coke Zero addict!) And I'm finally getting my water drank each day. So that's why I'm thinking of keeping on induction. But I can't wait till I can add more on to my food plan and still keep losing.
Exercise will continue to plague me. I don't care for crunches and etc. I live in the country and walking is kind of secluded. I live a far distance from any gym or curves class. I know, excuses...but I'm trying to use my video workouts...dancing actually. I like that and since I'm really going to give this my best shot...I know I can do it.
But I am so happy to have a place like these boards to help me!!! You are going to get tired of me...I plan to keep in touch. Thanks in advance for being there for me. I hope I can return the favor!
Donna
My name is Donna and I'm from Maine. This is the first time I've tried Atkins, but I am going on a cruise in February of 08, and I was on another board/thread that was about lose before you cruise. I clicked on the Atkins thread and after reading pages and pages of great stories, experiences, ups & downs and realized it was not a paid advertisement space, these were "real" people just like me, I went and got the book and decided let's give it a try.
I am 6' 1" tall and 53 years old. I work as a lab assistant in a small hospital and have always been in some form of the health care field. I have ALWAYS been heavy. I have lost and gained back more weight than I care to remember. I have always known that it would HAVE to be a life style change. Eat less, move more. But that is easier said than done, so I've found out. I am an emotional eater...food is my friend, it doesn't talk back (till I hit the scale), it makes me feel good while I'm eating it, then later it's like a drug addiction...I hate myself for doing it. But this cruise I am going on has been a good kick in the pants for me. I went on a cruise last year, and the pictures...well, they made me realize I don't want to have those same pictures taken AGAIN!
Well, I know that this is just an excuse to start "another" diet. But, it's a start and I just want to do something positive with my health. I have 3 very active grandsons and I want to be a real part of their lives. I don't ever want to be a burden to my family because I did'nt take care of myself either!!
So, I'm almost done with my 2nd week of induction. My starting wieght was 222.8 lbs. I'm now down to 216.8 with my wiegh in on Sunday. 6 lbs down! I know, I know, water wieght. But what I've come to enjoy about Atkins...if I'm hungry...I don't have to snack on carrot & celery sticks...I get something that really taste good!! So, I'm considering staying on induction another week. I finally decided to give up my caffine...so my induction has'nt been totally clean. (I'm a Coke Zero addict!) And I'm finally getting my water drank each day. So that's why I'm thinking of keeping on induction. But I can't wait till I can add more on to my food plan and still keep losing.
Exercise will continue to plague me. I don't care for crunches and etc. I live in the country and walking is kind of secluded. I live a far distance from any gym or curves class. I know, excuses...but I'm trying to use my video workouts...dancing actually. I like that and since I'm really going to give this my best shot...I know I can do it.
But I am so happy to have a place like these boards to help me!!! You are going to get tired of me...I plan to keep in touch. Thanks in advance for being there for me. I hope I can return the favor!
Donna
Donna!
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