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    Newbie from the UK!

    Hi all
    I'm in the UK, 42, a single mum and work from home.
    My weight has always yo-yoed, I'd gain alot of weight then spend a year losing it then piling it all back on again etc . So far, I've lost about 20 pounds through sheer hard work at the gym (when time permits) but my biggest vice is food. I love food!.
    I know this thread is just for introductions so I'll head over to another thread and start asking questions, please be gentle with me, my book is still in the mail! (Amazon is getting slower everytime I order from them )

    Thanks to the admin for creating and running the forum, I can see many people benefit from it and I hope to get much help from all you experienced ADBBers.


    Everhopeful I'll get there in the end!

    Female, 5 feet 2",42, UK
    ReStarted 6Mar08
    SW 71.6 Kg

    TW 58 Kg




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    Re: Newbie from the UK!

    Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here.



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    • #3
      Re: Newbie from the UK!

      my biggest vice is food. I love food!.

      Well you'll be just fine on Atkins so. I love food too - and am enjoying it more since I started eating like this than ever I did. You can eat proper, tasty food all the time, cook up delicious meals, not feel hungry and still lose weight - what's not to love?

      The very best of luck to you - when you get that book read every word and refer to it often!
      Kate




      F, 50, 5'5 Start: Sept 5th 2007
      Start Weight: 255
      MG1: 238 Sept 23rd
      MG2: 224 Oct 23rd
      MG3: 210 Dec 3rd
      MG4: 196 Jan 26th
      MG5: 182
      My Journal





      "Everyone is entitled to an informed opinion."

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        Re: Newbie from the UK!

        Welcome !! It's good to have another Brit on-board.
        (we're vastly out numbered)

        I think a lot of us are here, because we like food a little too much.

        The book is wonderful. A little bit America centric but it really explains the science in a down-to-earth way. It's very well written, and easy to read and understand.

        I also joined while my book was in the post, and lots of people still helped me while I was waiting.

        Good luck.

        Welcome to ADBB !!
        Hayden.
        www.haydenpritchard.com

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        • #5
          Re: Newbie from the UK!

          Wecome to the forum! You'll love it!!!
          "I REFUSE TO BE DEFEATED"

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            Re: Newbie from the UK!

            Welcome from one Brit to another

            Rich
            sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

            It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




            I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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            • #7
              Re: Newbie from the UK!

              Welcome Everhopeful! Glad you're with us. You'll find ADBB a wonderful source of excellent LC tips, knowledge, support and inspiration.

              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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                Re: Newbie from the UK!

                Well, I'm not a Brit, but all my ancestors were, so all my genes are British! Welcome to the board! Wonderful bunch of people here!

                If you love food, you've come to the right place! I've lost 120 pounds and have never enjoyed food this much. I'm always finding new recipes for Atkins legal foods all the time, that are my new favorites! YUM!

                Congrats on ordering the book--hope it comes real soon! :reading: We'll keep you on track until it does!

                Sunny!
                People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


                "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
                ~~Herodotus


                Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
                Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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                • #9
                  Re: Newbie from the UK!

                  Thanks to everyone, I'm really looking forward to trying more recipes in the forum.

                  Female, 5 feet 2",42, UK
                  ReStarted 6Mar08
                  SW 71.6 Kg

                  TW 58 Kg




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                  • #10
                    Re: Newbie from the UK!

                    Welcome
                    Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
                    he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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                    Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
                    Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
                    Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
                    Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


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                    • #11
                      Re: Newbie from the UK!

                      Welcome everyhopeful! You've got a ton of people here to help you make it happen. Jump in, get excited about the changes and learn to love the foods that will get you to goal. Having a plan of your activities, foods and solutions to the temptations will make you successful. I look forward to sharing your journey!! Best wishes.
                      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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