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[Robotech]

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[*Emma*]

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GOOD LUCK!!!!

You'll do great!

read lots and ask questions, the knoledge in this board is great!

[hrgillespie]

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Welcome to the boards you made a fantastic decision coming here! If you do what you plan you will do wonderfully! The key is sticking to it and read read read!!!!!!! Also post daily find a forum you feel comfortable withand begin to bond and make friends the support here is more then amazing!

Best of luck to you!

[tulsanurse1]

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I totally understand how being overweight afftects breathing. Up until about six months ago I had no appreciation for how people could become breathless from just bending over to tie your shoes. The awesome part of this is that we have made a decision to not live like this. This is my second time doing Inducation. The first time I lost alot of inches and weight, but then went back to the very lifestyle that was killing me. This time, Im more focused on really learning how to properly do this way of life. One thing Im looking forward to is the burst of energy Im gonna be getting within the next few days. I remember that feeling and its what kept me going through Induction. I never bothered with the book, and I can tell u that it sabatoged my success. I stayed in induction for about 4 months and probably discounted the weight loss I could have had. Now Im very serious about this and Im reading the book and the people here will answer any question, no matter how silly you may think it is. This feeling of being scared and constantly out of breath is an aweful feeling. But I promise, from previous experience things will change for you. The breathing will get easier and your energy level will sky rocket, you'll love it. Hugs to you, and hugs to us!!

[*Wendy*]

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Welcome Robotech,

I'm sorry you are in such a tough spot right now. And I'm thrilled that you've taken this step towards changing all that!

If you stick with the book you will be successful!

Please come back here often and read about other people's stories - it is really inspirational!

Good luck to you,

Wendy

[dreamof145]

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Welcome. You have made the first step in coming her and joining others who understand. Being part of a group that shares the ambition towards making it happen makes it easier and more fun. Make a plan to incorporate the exercise, meals, supplements and water into your daily routine. Come here - join challenges, conversations, read and make lots of friends so that your journey is exciting and enjoyable. You can do it,we are all here for you!

[sallyseachange]

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Welcome Robotech! So very pleased you decided to re-commit to Atkins and to join our happy family. You sound as though your really serious about changing your life. Good for you! Congrats also on your decision to do this "by the book". It's the surest and safest path to goal.

Come around often... there's plenty of support and inspiration to be had here, and there's always someone around to answer any queries you might have.

Looking forward to reading about your progress. We're all rooting for ya!

[bradybunch]

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Welcome to ADBB Robotech. it is nice to have you with us.
I was impressed that you are going to do it by the book. The pounds will melt off.
I just want to tell you that I have never been hungry one time on this diet. It is a fool proof plan and you will be amazed how great you feel in just a short time. Best of luck to you Robo.

[Grant]

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Great post Robotech! Man, a year ago I might have written the exact same thing. Seriously, the snoring/sleep apnea, the walking up stairs, the Big & Tall. That was exactly me. Even our age lol.

If it helps at all you should know that 1 year later I no longer snore (even my wife says so), stairs don't intimidate me, and I can't even shop at a Big and Tall store.

I know it sounds corny but I really believe that if I can do this anyone can, and from the obvious resolve you show in your post you DEFINATELY can. You are on the right path, just follow the plan and you will change your life forever.

[Jace]

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Welcome to Robotech!

Glad you've decided to take control of your weight! Best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything, please feel free to give a shout!

~Far la bella figura!

[Discolemonade]

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Hey Robotech! Well, congratulations! You found THE NEW WAY OF LIFE THAT REALLY WORKS. You really CAN lose that weight, you WILL lose that weight and you'll begin to enjoy your life again. We're all in the same boat, be sure to check in often as the support you'll find here in NECESSARY. WW has their meetings, we have our ADBB. There's no place like it.

[SunnySmile501]

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I believe you! You CAN do it! If you follow the book, exactly, the pounds will melt off! You may have to tweak down the road, because even legal stuff works against some of us (nuts, peanut butter, dairy--for me). With that said, this is the best 'diet' food ever. I am still, after two years, enjoying my food more and more. You'll never get bored with the food if you really look for different ways to cook your meat and veggies and try things you never tried before. Your tastes WILL change and you will crave your new legal foods and learn to like stuff you never dreamed would be a part of your menu.

Sunny!

[fowlergirl]

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Welcome Robotech. This plan will definitely work if you follow it. I look forward to reading about your success. Best of luck to you.

[sillygirl]

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I am back again. I am tired and scared. Being fat has caught up with me. I am wiped out, demoralized. Even my breathing has gotten bad. I wake up in the middle of the night suffocating on my own fat. My wife says I snore like crazy. Years ago I went to a sleep study and the doctor said I had sleep apnea and it was only caused by me being overweight. As I lost weight here and there that hasn’t been a problem. But now it has.



I need to do this once and for all, because how can someone live like this. Being so fat you can’t even sleep. Feel like you are going to die from walking up a flight of stairs. Having to wear clothes that look ridiculous because that’s all I could afford at the Big & Tall store. Missing important event because I want to be thinner for it. All these things are just grinding away at me. I have been to doctors before for everything. They say everything shows up fine on test, it’s just that I am overweight. So I don’t have a choice, I have to lose the weight, and lose it now.



I have read the book and am going to do the plan. I read about Fitday and some of the other things people do, but I am going to do it just by the book. No modifications, no extras. I am a 32 year old 5’11” male weighing at 326lbs. My goal is 170.



Thanks

Welcome back Robotech! I love, love, love your current determination! You do have a choice, and you are choosing to eat properly and lose weight. That's a huge first step.

Reading the book and fitday are a big part of this WOE. Going by the book is what we do best around here. When you're really eating the atkins way, there is no fooling around. It is what it is, and what it is is healthful way to eat. You will get used to it quickly. Is your wife willing to go he extra mile and cook properly for you? The food you can eat is simply glorious, a little creativity required!

[Forever_Autumn87]

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Welcome to the boards Robotech ! you have made a fantastic decision coming here!
The key is sticking to the plan and read read read!!!!!!!
Best of luck to you! you will make many many friends here.

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