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    Hi all, Newbie here!

    Hello everyone! I am a new member that has tried atkins before and never really stuck to it. That was back in 2002, just wanted to shed a few lbs., once I did that I kind of stayed low carb, but did not follow everything as I should. Fast forward 5 years and I am way bigger now than I have been (with exception to pregnancy) and I need to get back down and really adopt the lifestyle sense I know that carbs are what make me chubby

    My name is Christian, I am an army wife and we live in Grafenwohr, Germany. I have a 2.5 year old son and he is the light of my life. My husband is also going on Atkins with me to encourage me and he needs to drop some lbs. himself. I found this forum a week ago and was just astounded at the progress many of you have made and all the encouragement. I plan to be pretty active and learn all I can to be successful, wish me luck!

    Any advice, tips or anything would be appreciated...I need all the help I can get, tomorrow I start.






    F/24 5'9
    CW: 244
    GW: 165
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  • #2
    Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

    Welcome to ADBB Christian, you have a very beautiful smile. That smile will only get bigger when you see how great you feel after doing this way of eating. I am glad you decided to join us. Support is everywhere at ADBB.
    My tips would be to read the book, DANDR 2002 edition.
    Drink plenty of water and do some exercise when you can.
    You follow the book and the pounds will melt away. I look forward to hearing about you and yours success. 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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    • #3
      Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

      Hi Christian, Im Laurie and its really nice to meet you. Wow, Germany, you lucky girl. Congratulations on your decision to do Atkins again. My advice is to keep riminding yourself that the first few days are the hardest. I am on day 4 and day 2 was the hardest for me, but everyone is different. If you start craving sweets, do what everyone here says to do, eat something high in fat. It really works. Thats my little piece of advice. Welcome to the world where you can do anything.
      MiniGoal 1-240
      MiniGoal 2-220
      MiniGoal 3-200
      MiniGoal 4-175
      MiniGoal 5-160

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      • #4
        Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

        Hi Christian - Welcome. I've been to Grafenwohr before...we lived in Germany for 7 years when my husband was in Army.

        So happy you've joined us, and how fantastic that your husband is supporting you and doing this with you! My advice is to read the book, take your measurements, drink lots of water, keep a journal either hardcopy or here in the forum, and make lots of friends to keep you active and focused on success.

        Everyone here is fantastic for helping and supporting each other to make it happen. Don't compare yourself with anyone else, we are all unique and lose at our own speed and in different areas. If you do the program as Dr. A suggests, it works. Wishing you the best success and look forward to sharing your jouneys with you and hubby!!
        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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        • #5
          Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

          Hello there Christian and welcome to ADBB... the best place for Atkins support and inspiration!

          My tips are the same others have given you: read the book (Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution - 2002 edition), exercise, drink loads of water. Also... come to ADBB often for the motivation you'll get by making friends with people who have the same issues and goals as you do.

          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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          • #6
            Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

            Hey welcome to the boards. I'm fairly new here myself but I love it here already. It has really inspired me during times of weakness. I come here and I don't feel so alone. I hope you enjoy your expereince as much as I have so far.

            start date-9/10/07
            start weight- 314 cw-298 gw- 190
            1st goal- 300- met 9/26/07 298 lbs
            2nd goal-250
            3rd goal-225
            4th goal-190

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            • #7
              Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

              Welcome to ,

              I've been on the merry go round with this way of eating myself. We are witnesses that it works, so let's do this once and for all !

              Best wishes to you and your hubby !
              Start Date: 3/11/2010
              Start Pants Size: 14 Height: 5' 2"
              Start Weight: 220 lbs

              Mini Goal-1: 200lbs               <-- Met
              Mini Goal-2: 190lbs <-- Met
              Mini Goal-3: 180lbs <-- Met
              Mini Goal-4: 170lbs <-- Met
              Ultimate Goal: 160lbs <-- Met

              Current Weight: 220 lbs
              Current Pants Size: 14

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              • #8
                Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                Hi Christian! Welcome.. I'm so glad you've found this place.. it really is wonderful! I've just completed my first week of induction... The first few days were tough, but now it's much easier (actually.. I have to remind myself to eat, because I really don't have much of an appetite).

                Read the book. Drink LOTS of water. Exercise. Remind yourself (constantly) that you can do this!!!!

                Look forward to seeing you around the boards!





                Looking forward to meeting the "new" me ....
                (I'm going to get there by following this new way of eating.... Making changes for the better!)



                STOP SMASHING CHALLENGE

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                • #9
                  Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                  Hey Christian! Welcome to the board. As you can see, this place is filled with supportive and friendly people! ADBB truly is a community, glad to have you join us.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                    Welcome Christian. I am an army wife also. Congratulations on your decision to start Atkins. If you follow the plan it will definitely work! Best of luck to you and your husband. Oh by the way, I love your ticker.
                    F/44yrs/5'5"

                    206.5/158/140



























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                    • #11
                      Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                      Hey Christian...Welcome to the ADBB. I'm just returning to this WOE and to the ADBB after about 6 months of being off. You will love it here...so much support and encouragement going around. Keep us posted on your progress.
                      LIZ
                      27/5'3''
                      Highest: 365
                      Restart: 352 on 10/1/07
                      *Mini goal 3: 299*
                      Goal: 150 (going skydiving!)

                      The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!


                      My First 5K! (that's me in the middle)






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                      • #12
                        Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                        Hi Everyone,

                        I am not sure if I am still considered a newbie or not. I have been on atkins since July 26/07. I am still in the induction phase as I still have my sanity eating only 20 g or less a day.

                        My start weight was 325 lbs and as of today, I am 290 lbs.

                        Can someone give me advice on if that is acceptable weight loss or should it be more or what.

                        Thanks

                        JS

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                          I just wanted to say hi and wish you luck!
                          "I REFUSE TO BE DEFEATED"

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                          • #14
                            Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                            Hiya Westendop.
                            Seems to me like you're doing very well indeed. Keep at it and you'll get where you're wanting to go.
                            A word of advice... if you make a separate thread of your query, you'll probably get more replies.
                            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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                            • #15
                              Re: Hi all, Newbie here!

                              Hi Christian, A very warm welcome to match your beautiful smile. You have cam to the best place all of us here at ADBB are the most supportive friends that you will ever need.
                              Best of luck...but you won't need it, I promise

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