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  • #1

    Hello everyone

    Hello everyone. My name is Cheryl, I am trying to get rid of about 120lbs. I am short 5.1 and disabled from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromylagia and have predisone (a strong steroid that makes you gain weight overnight) weight and quit smoking weight to do away with. I quit in 03 and was found out i had the health problems in 2000..So the weight has pilled on and I HAVE to lose it. So i re-started atkins on Sept 14 and have already lost 3 lbs. I know that I feel sooo much better when I stick to this WOL but stress and depression got to me last time and i went back to chocolate....anyhow noce to meet you all I live in Texas panhandle, Amarillo...am married 26 yrs, have two grown sons and 2 grandbabies!! thanks for lettng me join you all..I hope to make some firends soon. Cheryl~
    starting wt- 249
    mini goal 1 - 230
    ~God Bless & Hugs Cheryl~
    249/239/130
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    Re: Hello everyone

    Welcome to ADBB Cheryl, you have come to the right place to shed some unwanted pounds and make some new friends along the way. This board is full of so much support and information. There are also many challenges currently going on, so browse around and make yourself feel at home.
    I picked some cotton right outside of Amarillo in the 80's. I may have been close to your home. I wish you the best on this way of eating Cheryl.
    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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    • #3
      Re: Hello everyone

      Welcome to ADBB Cheryl! Nice to have you with us.

      Take a tour around the board and see all the cool activities going on. Join anything you fancy... they're all fun and motivating.
      Take baby steps and keep your goal firmly in mind. You'll find the journey is a lot more pleasant in the company of the ADBB members!

      Do post lots and tell us about your progress. We're with you!
      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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      • #4
        Re: Hello everyone

        Thank you both for the replys!! I am very happy to meet you both and hopefully will lose weight like you both did!! Your both very imspiring!! Thanks again ..hugs Cheryl
        ~God Bless & Hugs Cheryl~
        249/239/130

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        • #5
          Re: Hello everyone

          Hi Cheryl. Welcome. You've come to the best place to get encouragement and make friends to share the weight loss journey with. We're all here to help each other. Keep us posted on your continueing progress.
          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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          • #6
            Re: Hello everyone

            Ohh thank you dream!!! Wow congrats on your amazing weight loss!!!! I get more and more excited each time i see someones sig with thier pics of before,during and after!! I do paint shop pro and hope to make me one someday!! I lost weight on this diet once before, lost 45 lbs in like 1986 and of course i was a lot younger then and not as handicaped then...I was able to wrok out and do the diet..But see that was my problem i looked at it then as a "diet" which it's not, its a way of life!! so this time i am smarter and will keep the weight off this time for good!! thank you sweety for repling and your wonderful engouragement~hugs Cheryl~
            ~God Bless & Hugs Cheryl~
            249/239/130

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            • #7
              Re: Hello everyone

              Thanks Cheryl, you've got the right attitutde...it isn't a diet, its a wonderful new way of life that will help you reach goal and stay there. Get comfortable with the program, don't fight it, find ways to incorporate the exercise, recipes and put positive thoughts and actions into each day that will bring you to your dream. Best wishes....we are all here for you!
              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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              • #8
                Re: Hello everyone

                Hi Chery, Im a newbie here also. This is my second time doing Atkins as well so I know it works. I look forward to joining you in the best gift we can give ourselves and those who love us. One piece of advice I have gotten over and over and over from people who are successful on Atkins is to read, understand and reference the book, so that is what Im doing now. Im excited to learn something totally, that I know works. I felt so good in 2003 when I was smaller and am excited to feel that again, this time for good. Post often so we can all share in your journey.
                MiniGoal 1-240
                MiniGoal 2-220
                MiniGoal 3-200
                MiniGoal 4-175
                MiniGoal 5-160

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                • #9
                  Re: Hello everyone

                  Welcome to the boards Cheryl! You have made a wonderful decision in jumping on board here and getting your self on track with the Atkins WOL ........ As was posted before make sure you have a copy of the book and read it every chance you get it can be an amazing tool for you if you use it and use it often! And post often and ask any questions you might have the people here are experts, they not only talk the talk but they walk the walk every single day! You are hand in hand and side by side with some of the greatest supporters you will ever find!

                  Success to you!!!!!!!!
                  Heidi
                  41-Female



                  My Journal


                  My Two Youngest



                  Tyler (GS) Olivia (D) Caleb(S) Cole (GS) and Alyssa (GD)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Hello everyone

                    Hi Cheryl and welcome!

                    I'm so glad you found us - you will make lots of friends!

                    It's such an amazing feeling to be amongst so many folks that are going through all the same things as you/we are, and especially since the ones that have reached or are very near to goal keep coming here too and offering advice, etc.

                    Good luck to you!

                    Wendy

                    PS I love your Avatar - that little sheep (ram? I think I see horns) is very cute
                    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: Hello everyone

                      Ohh thank you all sooo very much for your help and friendliness!! That means a lot to me. I do not have the book as of yet but i have ordered it. I am just excited to be feeling so much better already and its only been 6 days so far!! I felt like the weight was just creaping up my body from my feet going up and strangling me..Of course that is more literal..but you get the idea and now I feel like it's going back down. Most importantly i think I asked God to handle this for me (the weight issue i mean) and he has and will continue too also. I am trying to learn to let HIM drive this car i call a life...Easier said than done tho!!!! LOL At any rate I thnak you all for your attention!! And hopefully someday I can be the one helping someone too. Many hugs Cheryl~
                      ps. i found the cute lil sheep/ram avatar on the sites avatar list...I chose the sheep cuz one, he is cute and 2 My Lord is my shepard and he will get all the glory from me losing this weight cuz he is doing it!!
                      ~God Bless & Hugs Cheryl~
                      249/239/130

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hello everyone

                        Amen!
                        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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                        • #13
                          Re: Hello everyone

                          Welcome Cheryl. It is nice to meet you as well. Congratulations on your 3 pound weight loss and may there be many more pounds to follow. The members of this board are very friendly and supportive. If you have questions or concerns post and someone will respond. Best of luck to you.
                          F/44yrs/5'5"

                          206.5/158/140



























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                          • #14
                            Re: Hello everyone

                            I am sooo excited today is my one week date on Atkins and I weighed in..from now on i will only weigh myself once a month but I could not resist the urge to weigh and find out how much!! And I have lost 10 pounds already!!!! And get this 10 inches exactly total from my hips,waist,arm and thigh...the bust did not change but the rest sure did!! Thank you LORD!!!!, for doing this for me and for Dr.Atkins!!! Just wanted to let you all know!! Wow i am soooooooooo happy!! But I do realize that it will slow down a lot from here and I will hit platues <spelling??> But this is exactly what i needed!! Thanks to you all for your loving words of encouragement!! Hugs Cheryl~
                            Here is my new ticker hehehehehe!!!
                            ~God Bless & Hugs Cheryl~
                            249/239/130

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                            • #15
                              Re: Hello everyone

                              Your enthusiasm is contagious. I'm so excited for you.....keep posting and let us share in your continued shrinking inches and pounds!!
                              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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