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    Newbie to site

    Hello everyone! My name is Christina and I started on this program on September 4, 2007. I weighed in at 213 and I am 204. I want to be under 200 lbs. so bad. I haven't been that way in years. I'm 45 and I want to shed my pounds and reach my goal weight of 135 lbs. before I turn 50. I do have a program buddy, my 20 year old daughter. I want to inspire her to keep it up. We have both tried this program before but cheated during the induction phase. This time we have not cheated.

    I trying to keep strong but some days are harder than others. I found this website and it inspired me. I know I can do this. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks. Christina
    sigpicCurrent Weight 209 1st day of Induction
    Mini Goal 199
    Final Goal Weight 125
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    Re: Newbie to site

    Hi Christina,

    Looks like you lost nine pounds during induction - that is really great!

    Do you have a copy of the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution? I have found that reading that has really helped me to stay on track, plus it's the version that this board is based on.

    You're right - you can do this - and I know you'll be seeing 135 long before your 50th!

    Good luck,

    Wendy
    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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    • #3
      Re: Newbie to site

      Thanks for the encouragement Wendy. I will double check to make sure that I am using the edition you are talking about.

      Christina
      sigpicCurrent Weight 209 1st day of Induction
      Mini Goal 199
      Final Goal Weight 125

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      • #4
        Re: Newbie to site

        Welcome to ADBB Christina, congrats on your weight loss so far, 9 pounds is wonderful. Another congrats for not cheating during induction. You and your daughter should be a great team. Look around and enjoy the board. the support and motivation are here for the taking. Good luck.
        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
          Re: Newbie to site

          Thank you, your site is very encouraging and so is the amount of weight you have lost. Wow, I'm impressed.
          sigpicCurrent Weight 209 1st day of Induction
          Mini Goal 199
          Final Goal Weight 125

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          • #6
            Re: Newbie to site

            Hi Christina! i never thought about it that way! thanks for the idea...! ill be 48 in February and i would LOVE to lose my weight before i turn 50 too! (SW was 262/trying to reach 200/then hopefully 150) i am on day 10 of my Induction and im feeling GREAT! i only lost 2.5 lbs the 1st week, but im on HRT and an Allergy Med, so i know my going will be slow... but i am Soooo into this WOE! Good Luck To You! and im sure you will look Lovely on your 50th Birthday!


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            • #7
              Re: Newbie to site

              Thanks, We need to keep eachother in line. We will both be looking lovely for our 50th.

              Christina
              sigpicCurrent Weight 209 1st day of Induction
              Mini Goal 199
              Final Goal Weight 125

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              • #8
                Re: Newbie to site

                Hi Christina. Congratullations on the weight you've lost so far and for committing to doing this for you and your daughter! You can do it, there are so many people here with encouragement who want to see you succeed. Best wishs, keep us posted.
                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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                • #9
                  Re: Newbie to site

                  Thank you for your kind words.

                  Christina
                  sigpicCurrent Weight 209 1st day of Induction
                  Mini Goal 199
                  Final Goal Weight 125

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                  • #10
                    Re: Newbie to site

                    Hi Christina and Welcome to the Board.

                    Hey you joined on my 49th birthday so thats gotta be lucky right

                    Its great you have a partner in this journey. Its easier that way. You will be each others supporters and motivators and keep each other on track.

                    Plus, you have all of us. There are a bunch of great people here with a wealth of knowledge and information just raring to help you out.

                    We definately can do this before we are 50! I have a year!

                    Again, glad to meet you!


                    May 1/07~F~Age 51~5'6"
                    HW:221lbs~LW:163lbs
                    SW:221lbs~CW:17?lbs
                    Goal:Feel Good About The Way I Look

                    STRUDEL'S JOURNAL :canada:
                    FEP Points ~ 4

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                    • #11
                      Re: Newbie to site

                      Thank you Sweet Strudel . You look great in your picture. How lucky I am to have found this site. It is so inspirational. How do you add pictures and is there a translation or interpretation of ADBB lingo?
                      sigpicCurrent Weight 209 1st day of Induction
                      Mini Goal 199
                      Final Goal Weight 125

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                      • #12
                        Re: Newbie to site

                        Hiya Chrisabel and welcome... to both you and your daughter. It's very cool that you have company to share your Atkins journey with. You'll no doubt encourage each other mightily, which is great. Good for you (both!) for having kept a clean induction so far!

                        Here's a link to the "translation" you wanted... it's in the FAQ section: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6738 Sometimes all those initials can be very puzzling!

                        For loading pics into one's siggy you need to click on User CP on the bar near the top of the page. Then you can load your pics from a hosting site like photobucket. (www.photobucket.com) That's how I do it anyway, and I'm pretty computer challenged. I think there are other ways too, but someone else will probably be able to help you there.

                        Happy losing!
                        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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                        • #13
                          Re: Newbie to site

                          Welcome Christina. Congratulations on your weight loss thus far and maintaining a clean induction. Best of luck to you and your daughter.
                          F/44yrs/5'5"

                          206.5/158/140



























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                          • #14
                            Re: Newbie to site

                            Originally posted by chrisabel45
                            Thanks, We need to keep each other in line. We will both be looking lovely for our 50th.

                            Christina
                            I had to laugh at that! You're still 5 years away...me, creeping to 50 too rapidly! You have certainly come to the right place to get plenty of support during your weight loss journey. It's great your daughter will be joining you in this, a real live person by your side is the best support around (besides this great board, of course!).

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                            *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 sillygirl; December 29, 2007, 08:54 AM.

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