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  • Hello from Nova Scotia!

    Hi everyone!

    I just joined ADBB yesterday, and I started the induction phase on Monday. I'm from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. Cole Harbour is one of the many communities which make up Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia.

    Anyhow, I'm 28 years old and work for a global, publicly traded software development company. I've been in the I.T. field for about 7 years now and I love it!

    I live by myself as my boyfriend is currently in prison in Quebec - yes I know this is not ideal, haha! He made some bad choices, but he is a really good man and he loves me very much. We are the same age. He will be coming home to me some time next year, not exactly sure of the exact date as it will be on parole so he hasn't heard yet. We have no children yet, but we have 2 kitties whom we love very much.

    I've struggled with my weight all my life I guess, but more so over the past 8 years since going on anti-depressants, and I've ballooned up and now am over 100lbs overweight.

    I'm about 5 days into induction and it's going great so far. I've lost 5 lbs so far, like a pound a day is coming off when I weigh myself in the mornings. I plan on staying on the induction for the first couple months at least then moving to OWL.

    I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on these boards!

    Cheers,

    linds
    Atkins Start Date: Sept 17, 2007
    HW:255SW:243 CW:190 GW:140



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    Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

    Hello there Lonz. Welcome aboard! Thanks for telling us your story. Sounds like your boyfriend has a great support in you, which will be a wonderful help to him in future choices!

    Congrats on your 5 lbs gone forever! Lots more will follow where they went, pretty soon if you stick to plan.

    Take a tour around the board and join anything that takes your fancy. Some of the challenges are great fun.

    Looking forward to reading about your success. We're with you all the way!
    Before and after:






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    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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    • #3
      Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

      Welcome Lonz,

      This is a wonderful thing that you are doing for yourself and you are off to a terrific start!

      Good luck to you,

      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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      • #4
        Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

        Hello lonz, Welcome to ADBB.

        Join in and ask questions.

        Well done so far on the 5lbs lost, too.
        Hayden.
        www.haydenpritchard.com

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        • #5
          Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

          Lonz, I am glad you found us and decided to join in. Looks like you are off to a rip roaring start with the 5lb loss. You will be so glad you decided to do this way of eating, it is great to say the least.
          You stick with the plan and that 100 lbs will be gone in no time. I bet the next time you see your boyfriend, he will be amazed. Post often so we can hear about your success.
          Thanks for sharing Lonz, we are all behind you and here for you. hang in there girl.
          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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          • #6
            Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

            A hello back to you from Laurel, MS
            Good job. I give you the advice I give myself, just hang in there it will work and every day you stay strong that is another day we become closer to our goal. I see the pictures of those who have won and it is start to dawn on me that they went through the same as I. Good look and I look forward to being ADBB friends. PS. I hope you and your boyfriend have a wonderful life soon. Linda
            Hello Everyone, not sure where I have surfaced but at least I am somewhere. When I first joined I wasn't sure of what to put but now I hope I know a little more . I want to be in the Christmas Chanlenge and hope to meet my goal head on
            I want to lose 30lb total and have lost a few but I am strugling with the same 3 back and forth, going to hange it . I want to ware a size 12 and be able to go shopping and have more fun by finding things that do look good on me. Thanks to everyone who has helped me. Linda

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            • #7
              Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

              Welcome Linds. Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Best of luck to you.
              F/44yrs/5'5"

              206.5/158/140



























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              • #8
                Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

                Hi Linds! Welcome to the board. You can do this, we are all here to support ya! Start eating this way now and it will become lifestyle. Your BF will be pleasantly surprised with the new you when he returns.

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                • #9
                  Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

                  Hello, I think you have me confused with another ADBB. My BF wouldn't be nearly as surprised at my weight loss as my husband as when my BF returned. Just joking with you. Thank you so much on your reply. Thank you and you really look great, hope I can do the same. Thanks, Linda
                  Hello Everyone, not sure where I have surfaced but at least I am somewhere. When I first joined I wasn't sure of what to put but now I hope I know a little more . I want to be in the Christmas Chanlenge and hope to meet my goal head on
                  I want to lose 30lb total and have lost a few but I am strugling with the same 3 back and forth, going to hange it . I want to ware a size 12 and be able to go shopping and have more fun by finding things that do look good on me. Thanks to everyone who has helped me. Linda

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                  • #10
                    Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

                    Thank you so much for your reply. I do think though that you may have me mixed with another ADBB. My BF wouldn't be nearly as surprised at my weight loss as my husband would be when my BF returned
                    joke joking . Thank you agian and I hope to run into you again. LInda
                    Hello Everyone, not sure where I have surfaced but at least I am somewhere. When I first joined I wasn't sure of what to put but now I hope I know a little more . I want to be in the Christmas Chanlenge and hope to meet my goal head on
                    I want to lose 30lb total and have lost a few but I am strugling with the same 3 back and forth, going to hange it . I want to ware a size 12 and be able to go shopping and have more fun by finding things that do look good on me. Thanks to everyone who has helped me. Linda

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                    • #11
                      Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

                      One full week down for you today. Feels good, doesn't it?

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

                        Welcome to the boards! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Also, the FAQ section on the site is wonderful. Check it out if you haven't yet...




                        Jessi

                        5'4'' 24/F

                        225/207/160
                        Let's Start Again: 09/14/2009


                        Mini Goal 1: 210 Met 10/17/2009 !!!
                        Mini Goal 2: Onderland
                        Mini Goal 3: 190



                        Self delusion is pulling in your stomach when you step on the scales. - Paul Sweeney

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

                          Hello lonz, Welcome to ADBB.

                          Join in and ask questions.

                          Well done so far on the 5lbs lost, too.
                          Forever_Autumn87_Aka Helen

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                          • #14
                            Re: Hello from Nova Scotia!

                            Good for you, I am still in the introduction, I have no self control. I guess I will just have to keep on keeping on. I think I may have lost a lb. but that is not gaining one. Good for you and good luck to you, Linda

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                            Last edited by sillygirl; December 29, 2007, 08:42 AM.
                            Hello Everyone, not sure where I have surfaced but at least I am somewhere. When I first joined I wasn't sure of what to put but now I hope I know a little more . I want to be in the Christmas Chanlenge and hope to meet my goal head on
                            I want to lose 30lb total and have lost a few but I am strugling with the same 3 back and forth, going to hange it . I want to ware a size 12 and be able to go shopping and have more fun by finding things that do look good on me. Thanks to everyone who has helped me. Linda

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