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  • #1

    Hundreds to Lose...

    Hello everyone.

    I started atkins 2 months ago and lost about 30lbs. I have since gained it all back due to taking everyone elses advice about "needing" grains etc. I regret giving in. My body reacts differently to sugars and flour/grains and my caring friends don't seem to get that.

    So here I am, only having lost a couple of months progress and ready to do this for life. I have a lot of weight to lose, but my goal for now is to hit the 400's, then the 300's and my goal of all goals is 250. I'm one of those people that are truely big boned so 250 will look fine on me and at 250 I hope I don't have too much excess skin.

    One thing I am discouraged about....men. lol, it's not fair they lose so fast!!!! My hubby can half *** it and still lose weight. I read the threads about losing 200+ and they were all men. I am trying not to let that get to me because any loss is a good loss.

    I will probably be on induction for a long time as I have loads of weight to lose, but I accept that reality.

    I'm ready to do this!

    I am starting on Wednesday as we need to do proper grocery shopping and won't be able to do that until Tuesday night. I'm looking forward to it.

    I am starting a 540lbs. I look forward to sharing my journey with you.
    Things change for the better when we take responsibility for our own thoughts, decisions and actions.

    Failure is only a fact when you give up. Everyone gets knocked down, the question is: Will you get back up?

    You wouldn't worry so much about what other people thought if you realised how seldom they do.

    - Eleanor Roosevelt



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    Re: Hundreds to Lose...

    Welcome learning2loveme.. I like you screen name and that is the truth.. You can do it! You tell all the people that tell you that you are doing some dangerous...Say guess what..I am going to die if I stay 540lbs...so be it.. But we all know the truth..You will eat filling and satisfying meals.. and more veggies then you probably ever ate..

    Post often and if you get discourged let us know..don't give up and we will try to support you through the meltdown.. If you need inspiration go to the Before/After Pictures...

    Again Welcome!
    Sandy
    40th birthday June 27,2009


    Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
    Current Weight 271
    Goal Weight 150
    Female/40

    Mini Goals
    #1-Get into 260's-
    #2-Get into 250's-
    #3-Get into 240's
    #4-Get into 230's



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    • #3
      Re: Hundreds to Lose...

      Love the name. Loving ourselves seems to be quite difficult sometimes; we give out our love and forget to keep some close.

      You have come to the right place. People on here are number 1. They really are sincere when they wish you the best.

      You can do this!!!!!
      Value your life not by how many breaths you will take, but rather by the moments that will leave you breathless

      Lori



      Re-Start Date August 25, 2008
      260/260/160
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      • #4
        Re: Hundreds to Lose...

        Hi, learning, and welcome! We have at least one woman on ADBB who has lost 200lbs, maybe more, named IrishIrish. She pops in from time to time to give great advice to us.

        We are all here for you, Learning, and look forward to celebrating with you as you work towards meeting your health and weight loss goals!
        Start 6/15/07
        51, f, 5'10"
        198/165/165

        Goal reached March 7, 2008!

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        • #5
          Re: Hundreds to Lose...

          Welcome to ADBB!! Your screen name is wonderful & learning to love ourselves is part of this journey...at least it is for me. This is a fantastic place to come for support, encouragement, knowledge & friendship.

          Keep your DANDR book handy for referal. Dr. A talks about how we need to ask other people to respect our needs. Do what you know is right for you!!

          Start a journal, join some of the challenges & post often. I look forward to hearing how your journey goes.

          Glenda
          "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

          Glenda
          F/5'10/47
          261/xxx/???
          "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
          "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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          • #6
            Re: Hundreds to Lose...

            Hi Learning!!! Welcome to ADBB!!!
            You'll get lots of support here. The Journal section is great too (that's where I get a lot of support), and it has helped me to be able to write my feelings there

            I started telling people I'm allergic to sugar, rice, pasta, bread etc. LMAO!!! It helped a lot Good luck with everything sweetie
            *~Nicole~*
            Highest 350
            2/1/07 Start 320
            Current 248

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            • #7
              Re: Hundreds to Lose...

              Hey Learningtoloveme,

              Welcome to the ADBB! It is frustrating that men lose so fast but there are so many women on here that have been successful at losing 100 pounds or more. You can do it! And we'll look forward to reading your success story in the future.

              I have 200 pounds to lose too so we can do this together! I recently restarted Atkins after losing and gaining back 70 pounds. Atkins is the only thing that has ever worked for me and I am determined to get the weight off for good this time. If you ever need someone to talk with, vent with, cheer with, cry with, feel free to PM me.

              Oh, and stop by the Century Club (for members with 100 or more pounds to lose). We have a roll call every morning, just for us to check in with each other and report how we're doing. Hope to see you around. Happy Losing!
              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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              • #8
                Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                Hi Learning - where in the UK are you? i'm in Manchester

                Good luck on your journey, come here often for support, the people here are amazing and will push you to your dreams.
                HW 303
                Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
                Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




                "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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                • #9
                  Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                  Hi Learning, you have definately came to the right place. This board is wonderful. There are so many people here that only want to see you succeed. I look forward to reading about your success. You will do great! Welcome!!!
                  Taking My life back one day at a time...
                  F/33/5'7/SD 11/26/07/SW 258
                  restart date: 3/8/08
                  Mini Goals:
                  240: *01/09/08*
                  225:
                  215:
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                  195: Onederland!!!
                  185:
                  175:
                  165:
                  Aug Goal! 155
                  "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly"







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                  • #10
                    Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                    Warm welcome to the board Learningtoloveme! Very glad you decided to ignore your well-wishing friends' advice and get back on the Atkins plan. I know you'll find your health improves dramatically after just a while of eating this way, let alone the weight loss.

                    Come to the board often... it's great for 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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                    • #11
                      Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                      A big welcome to you! I needed to lose at least 150 pounds when I started out on this wonderful and healthy way of eating. I've now lost 120 of those pounds, and love all the foods that I am allowed to eat. I know I would have never stuck it out this long without the help of this support board. I have learned so much, not just about losing weight, but truly making this a lifestyle--something I can do and enjoy for life.


                      I always liked a wide variety of foods, but now I eat and enjoy so many foods I never would have tried, had I not read about it here. Read and post often. Join challenges. It's all good!

                      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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                      • #12
                        Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                        Congratulations on making the decision to love you and do it for your personal benefit. It feels good. My boyfriend and I are doing this together and have just ended out first week. He has lost 12lbs already and I 7lbs. I can understand your frustration but I am glad to hear you are not letting it get to you.

                        After this first week I have found that I am actually eating healthier then I was before. I am getting my correct amount of veggies and water. I am not going to eat out as much and in the end my body is appreciating the woe way more then before. Good luck to you although I know you won't need it. Keep reading this site as well it is very motivational.






















                        Rach
                        SW:217 LBS
                        MG:199 LBS
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                        GW:128

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                          Welcome. So happy you've joined us. I had 145 pounds to lose when I began...but I learned to not focus on that, but instead to take baby-steps and concentrate on 10 pounds at a time. You can do it. Have you read the book so you understand how it works and what to do to make it happen?

                          Jump in here, make friends, join challenges, create a journal and have fun as you change your unhealthy habits into new healthy ones. This is the best support group for finding people who really care and want to see you succeed. Hope to see you post often and share your success with us!
                          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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                          • #14
                            Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                            I'm stumbling around the boards like a drunken dancer...where do I start a journal? lol.

                            And yes I have books....I have loads of books. I'm going to re-read them all and get my mind where it should be-on my health.
                            Things change for the better when we take responsibility for our own thoughts, decisions and actions.

                            Failure is only a fact when you give up. Everyone gets knocked down, the question is: Will you get back up?

                            You wouldn't worry so much about what other people thought if you realised how seldom they do.

                            - Eleanor Roosevelt



                            540-Dec 12, 2007-Start Weight
                            530-Dec 14,2007-527.2
                            520
                            510
                            500
                            490
                            480
                            470
                            460
                            450
                            440
                            430
                            420
                            420
                            400-First Goal!!!


                            540/                            525.8/250




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                              Re: Hundreds to Lose...

                              HERE!

                              http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=31
                              HW 303
                              Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
                              Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




                              "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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