Allow myself to introduce...myself!

[amylou]

Greetings all! I have been a lurker for well over a month. Started Atkins in July, lost just over 5 lbs. then completely deviated and went even beyond what my old habits were . So I am back, on my 8th day of Induction and down 3 lbs.

I have been overweight my whole life. I am trying to break a lifetime of bad eating habits and inactivity. The biggest issue I need to work on is to change the relationship I have with food. Food has always been my soul mate, and there for me whenever I have been bored, sad, mad, anxious, happy...you name it. I know I need to distance myself, and have food become more of an "acquaintance"!

I have dreams of who I want to be...rather what I want my body to be. I know there is an athlete inside me just dying to get out, just need to squeeze her out of me. I have a "baby" girl who is turning 1 1/2 this month. I want so badly to be a fit and healthy mom she can look up to and learn good behaviors from. I can't expect her to eat veggies and go for a walk when her mommy is sitting on the couch eating cookies and watching tv.

So here I am...a newly 38 year-old, 5'6" 177 lb. female. More details to come as I plan to start journaling!

Amy

[tulsanurse1]

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Jump on the feel good train Amy, on lookers not tolerated, lol. Great job getting to Day 8 and losing 8 pounds. If you've been lurking, then you know the support is here for the asking. Everyone here truely wants everyone else to succeed. Welcome and I look forward to hearing about your journey to finding that athlete inside yourself.

[sallyseachange]

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Hiya Amylou and welcome! So happy you de-lurked and joined us here. You'll find there's a wealth of info, support and inspiration to be had on the board.

Stick with us and I'm positive that pretty soon you'll be the slim healthy mom you dream of being. Great idea to start a journal.

Happy Atkineering!

[sillygirl]

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Good morning Amy! Welcome to the board. You lurked for over a month? Well then, I'm very glad you posted.

You have come to the right place to revamp your lifestyle of poor eating into one of healthful eating!

You're going to start a journal for yourself in Journal Chats? Great idea, I'll see you over there.

[TIME2SHINE4-08]

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Hi Amy! I'm so glad you joined us!

[bradybunch]

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I am glad you finally decided to post your story Amy, nice to meet you. You have come to the right place to break that life long cycle of bad eating habits. I applaud you for wanting to teach your daughter to reach for a celery stick instead of a cookie. Where would we be now if our Mom's had taught us about healthy eating at an early age, probably not overweight?
You seem to be in the right frame of mind and I can't wait to hear your success stories. You will make a great athlete, I just know it.

[ProFaction]

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Nice to meet you Amy! My kiddo is two and I feel the same way! They can be great motivators. Great to have you here.

[Forever_Autumn87]

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Good Evening Amy! A very Warm Welcome to the board. You lurked for over a month? ....oh you naughty girl lol , so glad you have came out of your hiding place and very glad you posted

[dreamof145]

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Hi Amy. Welcome. Glad you've de-lurked and joined us. You'll love it here, lots of information, inspiration, friends and challenges to keep you motivated and focused on finding that 'athlete' inside you.

Keep posting and let us share your success with you! Best wishes.

**Formulate and stamp indelibly on your mind a mental picture of yourself as succeeding. Hold this picture tenaciously. Never permit it to fade. Your mind will seek to develop the picture... Do not build up obstacles in your imagination.
Norman Vincent Peale