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    Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

    Hi all!

    I've been reading the boards for a couple of days now, and I'm really glad I found all of you.

    My wife and I had great success with Atkins a couple of years back, I went from 355 down to around 265 over a year, but slowly most of the weight has come back. I've rationalized eating with stress and work and any other BS excuse I could come up with, and I'm tired of that. I'm determined not to get back to my pre-atkins weight, instead get back down below that previous low point.

    This was me around 265:

    What I ultimately want is to find that body I had back in the military days again... I know it's in there:


    In my entire adult life, low carb has been the only thing that worked for me, and I'm going back on it, with a few other life changes to make a more lasting change this time around. Unforunately my wonderful and supportive wife won't be doing it with me this time, as she's 3 months pregnant, so I'm looking for support in other places.... so ...

    This is me today, back around 320, and I just need to reverse this trend!



    Thanks!

    Ron
    Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
    Starting date: 01/19/2008
    Starting Weight: 340
    Current Weight: 288.2
    Goal Weight: 210
    Major Goals and Milestones
    299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
    265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
    249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
    230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
    210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
    Current Challenges:
    CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
    Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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  • #2
    Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

    Hi Ron,

    I'm new here too. Congratulations on being pregnant! How exciting. I also lost weight with atkins prior to having my 3rd child and gave it up due to the pregnancy so I'm back as well. I didn't have this board last time though - just found it while looking around for rules of induction. Everything is here - support, recipes, key parts of the text and some really strong people.

    What I like about this way of living is that it nicely matches your body's biochemistry - it works with your body, not against it. Thus, it works.

    Welcome. S-




    Female/42 yrs/5'9"/4 children
    SW: 220 CW: 185 GW: 150


    CHALLENGE GOALS
    Starting weight: 192
    Goal: March 1: 190 - MET
    Goal: March 8: 185 - MET
    Goal: March 15: 183
    Goal: March 22: 181
    Goal: March 29: 179
    Goal: April 5: 177
    Final Goal: April 12: 175

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    • #3
      Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

      Hi Ron-
      Ditto all of what you said!! Congratulations on coming back on your own, for a great reason! We CAN do this.
      I am back without my DH for now. Atkins is the only thing that has ever worked for me, too. Enjoyed great success May '05 to May '06 with a 55 pound loss, but most of it crept back on in the last 18 months. I decided on Jan 1 that the New Year will start, continue and drag on with or without my weight-loss. I want it, so I started again.
      I am finding that it is easier this time around, all the good things (fauxtatoes, spinach breakfast cups and veggies and dip) as well as all the pitfalls (too much cheese each day) are very familiar!!!
      Yippeee! We are all here!
      PinkWoman
      F, 40, 5"6 Size 18/20
      Start Jan 1, 2008 SW275.5/CW245/GW200

      "Nothing tastes as good as slim feels"


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      • #4
        Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

        Originally posted by PinkWoman
        Hi Ron-
        Ditto all of what you said!! Congratulations on coming back on your own, for a great reason! We CAN do this.
        I am back without my DH for now. Atkins is the only thing that has ever worked for me, too. Enjoyed great success May '05 to May '06 with a 55 pound loss, but most of it crept back on in the last 18 months. I decided on Jan 1 that the New Year will start, continue and drag on with or without my weight-loss. I want it, so I started again.
        I am finding that it is easier this time around, all the good things (fauxtatoes, spinach breakfast cups and veggies and dip) as well as all the pitfalls (too much cheese each day) are very familiar!!!
        Yippeee! We are all here!
        The biggest reason I'm reaching out for more support is not being able to have my wife do this with me. She was such a rock last time, researching recipes, making some amazing atkins friendly meals and the like.

        Unfortunately, this pregnancy for her is really rough, meat in general is making her sick to her stomach, so I'm doing most of the cooking. EEEK!

        I'm trying to reach out to my gym and find a workout partner as well, but no luck on that front so far.
        Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
        Starting date: 01/19/2008
        Starting Weight: 340
        Current Weight: 288.2
        Goal Weight: 210
        Major Goals and Milestones
        299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
        265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
        249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
        230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
        210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
        Current Challenges:
        CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
        Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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        • #5
          Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

          Welcome! I'm sure the wifey will be able to help you in other areas--, oh wait, you meant--, never mind!

          Glad to have you aboard, I'm sure you'll be able to get your old body back! You looked so fit and awesome in your uniform, I'm sure you can do it again.
          Height 5'1"

          Starting Weight: 128 lbs (BMI 24.2)
          Current Weight: 128 lbs (BMI 24.2)
          Goal Weight: 110 lbs (BMI 22.7)

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          • #6
            Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

            Originally posted by DuchessOfDork
            Welcome! I'm sure the wifey will be able to help you in other areas--, oh wait, you meant--, never mind!

            Glad to have you aboard, I'm sure you'll be able to get your old body back! You looked so fit and awesome in your uniform, I'm sure you can do it again.
            Thanks Some days I wish I had stuck in and done my 20. I would be retiring next month! (and I'm betting with a lot less soda and cheesecake around the middle!)
            Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
            Starting date: 01/19/2008
            Starting Weight: 340
            Current Weight: 288.2
            Goal Weight: 210
            Major Goals and Milestones
            299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
            265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
            249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
            230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
            210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
            Current Challenges:
            CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
            Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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            • #7
              Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

              hi and welcome!!! congrats on the baby. congrats on finding us and jumping back on the wagon. you will find LOTS of support here...just ask, ask, ask...read, read, read...there is a good low carb site for good recipes. uummm, will have to find that for you. i know it is tough to venture into this when you feel like you are doing it alone but rest assured, there is plenty of advice and support here to see you through. yep, you'll be back in that tip top shape before you know it!!





              started atkins 2/18/07
              5'7"........193/150/150

              "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
              "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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              • #8
                Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

                Welcome and congrats to you and your wife, well at least with you doing all the cooking you can get to know the receipes, I wish you well and im sure you will do just fine, think of all the running around once the baby starts to walk
                Teresax



                14st 6b
                Dress size 16/18
                started induction 19/01/2010
                Do you know it is estimated that it takes 21 days to create a new habit, allowing the brain pathways to develop to the point where the new THINKING process becomes familiar.....

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                • #9
                  Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

                  Warm welcome aboard! Nice to have you join us.
                  Perhaps your wife could join you and eat maintenance style. That's what lots of our "expecting" members do. It's safe for mother and baby and you'd be able to share lots of dishes.

                  Post lots and tell us of your progress. We're behind you 100%.
                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

                    Originally posted by sallyseachange
                    Warm welcome aboard! Nice to have you join us.
                    Perhaps your wife could join you and eat maintenance style. That's what lots of our "expecting" members do. It's safe for mother and baby and you'd be able to share lots of dishes.

                    Post lots and tell us of your progress. We're behind you 100%.
                    Thanks, we spent a few hours last night going over menus and looking at how she can couple main dishes that are friendly for me with what she needs carb wise as well.

                    I think as I exit induction that's going to be the best thing for us, finding at least dishes we can share
                    Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
                    Starting date: 01/19/2008
                    Starting Weight: 340
                    Current Weight: 288.2
                    Goal Weight: 210
                    Major Goals and Milestones
                    299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
                    265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
                    249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
                    230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
                    210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
                    Current Challenges:
                    CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
                    Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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                    • #11
                      Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

                      Those are great pictures! You can do this! Congratulations to your wife and to you on the pregnancy! Babies are amazing! they change your life in ways you never dreamed possible and suddenly you start sounding like your own parents! it's funny!

                      Well, you came to a good place here... there is so much information and support! join a challenge there are lots going on...it's very motivational! The exercise challenges are great! Good luck to you!
                      liz
                      Highest wt 227
                      Atkins start wt 215
                      Restart 1/29/10 201
                      Current 195
                      Goal 149







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                      • #12
                        Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

                        Originally posted by hopejoy
                        Those are great pictures! You can do this! Congratulations to your wife and to you on the pregnancy! Babies are amazing! they change your life in ways you never dreamed possible and suddenly you start sounding like your own parents! it's funny!

                        Well, you came to a good place here... there is so much information and support! join a challenge there are lots going on...it's very motivational! The exercise challenges are great! Good luck to you!
                        liz
                        Getting in on the exercise challenges is next, my work schedule is wonky right now (daily conference call at 6am kind of messes up going to the gym before the office...) but I'm not going to let something as silly as that stop me
                        Ron, 38 y/o Male 5'11"My WOE blog: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...2&page=1&pp=10
                        Starting date: 01/19/2008
                        Starting Weight: 340
                        Current Weight: 288.2
                        Goal Weight: 210
                        Major Goals and Milestones
                        299 (BIG GOAL HERE, April 15, 2008 target) GOAL MET 4/04/2008!
                        265 (Previous atkins low!, July 15, 2008 Target)
                        249 (Just to be under 250, how good will that be!, September 15, 2008 Target)
                        230 (High school wrestling weight, December 1, 2008 Target)
                        210 (NAVY WEIGHT! ULTIMATE GOAL!, February 1, 2009 Target)
                        Current Challenges:
                        CC Fitness Challenge 7/29lbs 1950/4500 minutes
                        Spring into Summer Picture Challenge


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                        • #13
                          Re: Home again, Home again, jiggity jig...

                          Welcome Ron and wife. Glad you've joined us. How exciting ... a baby -- that gives you all the more motivation to make it happen. 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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