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[lc_angel_08]

Hi all I am new here but not new to atkins. I am 5'4 and 52 years young. I was always thin untill 5 years ago when i developed severe anemia and gained almost 50 pounds. Once my anemia was corrected my doctor put me on atkins to help bring down both my weight and my body fat levels. I was still having trouble losing weight so my doctor ran some tests and found out i have a thyroid disorder along with some hormone inbalances. Once he put me on thyroid meds I started to lose weight on arkins and got down to 121 lbs at which time he switched me over to the body for life diet which I have been able to matain my weight for 2 years. Until recently when I had to go off my thyroid meds and started gaining wieght now I am back on atkins. Well I should say I was back on atkins until yesterday when I had to go out to dinner with the family to a pizza palor and you can guess the rest. I have no excuse to offer I know better then to do that I have to be careful to stay on the atkins diet correctly because if I dont and have to get back on track I feel awful for 3 or 4 days. Hey a quick question how did you all earn all thoese great badges?

[BLAZING IN FL]

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Hey there, the badges we earned in the challenge forums. Just go to forums and look for challenges and exercize challenges. Being in those keeps you accountable and it's lot's of fun...BTW, if this is your second time around, you should joint the second time around club, it's also in the forum...we are all keeping each other in check there....best of luck to you, Michelle.

[bradybunch]

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Glad you found us lc angel, I am sorry to hear about your medical problems but at least you know what you are up against. The best of luck on getting back to your goal weight, you can do it. This site is second to none and has valuable info everywhere. Read and learn and most of all enjoy losing that weight for the last time. ttyl, brady
Blazin told you correctly on the badges, just join up and earn yourself one.

[LooseShoes]

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Welcome, lc angel! We have a lot in common--I'm anemic, take thyroid medication and 50 is looming pretty large in front of me!

Hope to see you around the challenges and on the board!

[sallyseachange]

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Hiya Ic Angel... welcome to ADBB. Sorry to hear about your medical issues, but it seems that on Atkins you've done well before now in conjunction with your thyroid meds. I'm sure you'll do just as well again.
Here's a link to the Thyroid Forum here at ADBB... you might find it interesting to check out: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=60

Join any challenge you fancy... many of them give out awards on reaching target. They're great fun and very good for keeping one accountable.

Happy losing!

[sillygirl]

Re: New to this board

Hi all I am new here but not new to atkins. I am 5'4 and 52 years young. I was always thin untill 5 years ago when i developed severe anemia and gained almost 50 pounds. Once my anemia was corrected my doctor put me on atkins to help bring down both my weight and my body fat levels. I was still having trouble losing weight so my doctor ran some tests and found out i have a thyroid disorder along with some hormone inbalances. Once he put me on thyroid meds I started to lose weight on arkins and got down to 121 lbs at which time he switched me over to the body for life diet which I have been able to matain my weight for 2 years. Until recently when I had to go off my thyroid meds and started gaining wieght now I am back on atkins. Well I should say I was back on atkins until yesterday when I had to go out to dinner with the family to a pizza palor and you can guess the rest. I have no excuse to offer I know better then to do that I have to be careful to stay on the atkins diet correctly because if I dont and have to get back on track I feel awful for 3 or 4 days. Hey a quick question how did you all earn all thoese great badges?

Hey lcangel! Welcome to the board. Love your informative first post! Blazin is right, check out the challenges, and there are many, you too could be sporting some great badges! The point is to get involved, meet people and enjoy yourself while you lose weight!

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