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    Atkins Is awesome!

    Hi Everybody! My name is Melanie and I live in Oregon. I am happily married and we have a wonderful two year old girl. I've been lurking here on the boards for a long time.. Since the first week of August. I've gotten LOADS of info and encouragement just by going through and reading all the new and old posts! I started Atkins on July 31st, I stand 5'2 and weighed 199 pounds. By doing a two week induction and going on to OWL, I have made it down to 170 already!!! ( I met my minigoal for my birthday!) The most awesome thing is the muscle definition I am attaining and the going from a size 16/18 to a size 10/8. I feel so much better about myself already. DANDR is my new favorite reading.. as I think ive read it through like.. 3 times!!!
    Hope everybody is having a great day!
    F/26/Oregon
    SW: 205
    CW:
    GW: 115
    Started Atkins: July 31st, 2007
    Restarted Atkins October 26th, 2008
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    Hello Melanie and welcome to ADBB. I am so glad you decided to post so we can get to know you
    ~Lauren~



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    • #3
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      This put a smile on my face

      I get so excited seeing new people love this WOE
      ~* Laura *~


      I will never give up.

      F/25/5'3"



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      • #4
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        Welcome to ADBB and thanks for sharing your story Melanie. You are already a success story, congrats on the weight lost so far. I was very impressed that you have read the book three times. I agree, DANDR , is a great read. It all makes sense when you see it on paper.
        Your thread starting title caught my eye right off.
        I hope to see you around lots and lots with more great successful posts like this one.
        Male
        Height: 6 ft

        SW 418
        CW 283
        GW 218
        Started on May 1, 2006

        Proud member of the Century Club






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        • #5
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          Welcome Melanie. Congratulations on your weight loss thus far. I look forward to hearing about your progress. Best of luck to you.
          F/44yrs/5'5"

          206.5/158/140



























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          • #6
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            Good to see you posting, Melanie and congratulations on your progress so far

            Such an achievement to meet your mini-goal for your birthday too

            I look forward to sharing your Atkins journey
            Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
            Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



            Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





            F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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            • #7
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              Hi Melanie. Welcome - so happy you've joined us. You're right, the DANDR is excellent reading. Each time I read it, it seems Dr. Atkins is talking directly to me. The people here are the best. Getting involved in the challenges, journals and making friends is the best way to keep motivated and focused on making this a wonderful way of life. 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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                Hiya Melanie! Welcome to the board. Congrats on your wonderful losses so far. You're doing a grand job.

                Isn't DANDR just the most amazing read? I agree with you... and your post reminded me it's about time I re-read it! I find that every time I do, I learn something I missed the first (and second and third!!) time around.

                Your enthusiasm is contagious, so you'd better stick around (pls!) so you can transmit some of that to other newbies!

                Post lots and ask any questions you might have. We're with you all the way!
                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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                  Originally posted by ProFaction
                  Hi Everybody! My name is Melanie and I live in Oregon. I am happily married and we have a wonderful two year old girl. I've been lurking here on the boards for a long time.. Since the first week of August. I've gotten LOADS of info and encouragement just by going through and reading all the new and old posts! I started Atkins on July 31st, I stand 5'2 and weighed 199 pounds. By doing a two week induction and going on to OWL, I have made it down to 170 already!!! ( I met my minigoal for my birthday!) The most awesome thing is the muscle definition I am attaining and the going from a size 16/18 to a size 10/8. I feel so much better about myself already. DANDR is my new favorite reading.. as I think ive read it through like.. 3 times!!!
                  Hope everybody is having a great day!
                  Hello Melanie! It's about time you de-lurked! Look at you! You are an inspiration to all newbies by following the plan correctly and moving to OWL after the induction! Very impressive and the results are proof! What rung are you on now?

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                  • #10
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                    woohooo, great work already, congrats on your loss!

                    Good to see posting, we like to get to know people here
                    HW 303
                    Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
                    Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




                    "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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                    • #11
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                      Happy Birthday!
                      F/44yrs/5'5"

                      206.5/158/140



























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                      • #12
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                        Welcome! Awesome testimony about your successful Atkins journey thus far! I hereby bestow upon you the Best Read Atkins Newbie This Week Award! :reading: It's so good to see that you have actually read the book--more than once. I've been doing this for two years, yesterday, and my book is never far from my hand. There are no shortcuts when it comes to doing Atkins correctly and making it a lifestyle change. You are to be congratulated.











                        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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                        • #13
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                          Thanks so much for all your kind words! I had a good birthday... and I probably had a few too many pieces of tuna sashimi. Ooh it was good though ( if you are into that kind of stuff.)
                          F/26/Oregon
                          SW: 205
                          CW:
                          GW: 115
                          Started Atkins: July 31st, 2007
                          Restarted Atkins October 26th, 2008

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                          • #14
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                            Congratulations on the fabulous progress!!! ATKINS ROCKS!


                            Betty



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