25 lbs that need to go

[Ms Sonya]

Hello, my name is Sonya

Where do I begin other than I have always struggled with my weight. I am single mom of three grown children (23, 17, 16) and a grandmother to two beautiful grandkids (3, 2) . I am 39 and I would love to look great next year for my 40th Birthday in September. I would like to lose 25 lbs. at first and then who knows. I know I will need alot of support because its so hard to stay on track, especially because my home life is so busy. Its easy to stay on track at work (most of the time), but when I get home its not so easy. I really hope that I can do it this time.

[dreamof145]

Re: 25 lbs that need to go

Hi Sonya. Welcome. Things that help stay on track are making lists of why you want to lose the weight, what will it do for your health and your appearance? Write it out and read it every day. Make a committment to yourself and feed your mind with positive thoughts about how this WOE will help you achieve those goals. If you keep the dream alive, it will happen.

We're all here for you, come here often and make friends with others who are making it happen in their lives. It's easier when you don't feel alone. You can do it. Best wishes...I look forward to sharing your success.

[Ms Sonya]

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Thank you very much and it will nice to have such big network to help give support and I hope my support to others will help.

[sallyseachange]

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Welcome Ms Sonya! Nice that you've joined us here at ADBB. You'll find it's a wonderful place for support and inspiration, so it's worth checking in daily.

Don't be shy of asking any questions you might have. We're all happy to help and looking forward to cheering you along the way.

[MrsBrittney]

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YAY!!!!! Sonya is actually a coworker of mine =) So I definately have to say WELCOME and I'm SUPER proud.

We've been "dieting" for the last 2 years together and gotten absolutely nowhere. So I'm glad we're giving this a shot - a total of 7 of us from our work actually! Its a nice buddy system since it means as a group we can stop bringing in all that workplace candy and donuts!

I started a thread for our Dec 6th Start Date in the Induction Forums here: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=51682

[Ms Sonya]

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Thanks Britt. We will miss you when you leave to Texas.

[MrsBrittney]

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LOL. The saying might be "Everythings bigger in Texas!" but I'll try my hardest to NOT be included in that statement!!

[Chicklady]

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You guys all need to do a group photo!!!!!!!

[MrsBrittney]

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LOL well I guess we're taking one tomorrow for my last day at the Calif campus .. so we could post that? How embarassing! Sonya has a really bad one of us in pajamas and a witch costume (Halloween)

[sallyseachange]

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How cool to have such a support network at work!

[cgdat136]

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welcome aboard sonya.....its nice to have you? you guys just need a little more than a group photo, how about maybe a before and after group photo?! what do you guys do.....brittany you state finance in your occupation.

do you guys work in financial services, insurance....for a hospital...etc?

chris

[sillygirl]

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Welcome to both of you! How great that you're in this together. the board is a wonderful place for support and information, but having someone right by your side is even better.

Post often so we can watch you shrink!

[Ms Sonya]

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thank you

I think having this forum is going to work out very well. I hope to take some pics this weekend.

[MrsBrittney]

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LOL I think my motivation is wanting to get my old body back. At work today I showed Sonya some photos and her reaction was, "That was YOUR body?"

[Ms Sonya]

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Britt, I hope I didn't hurt your feelings. Those pics you showed me were hot.

Best luck to us all getting to our goal weight.
luv ya