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    Technically this is my 2nd time on Atkins. The first time in August '07 I was on for a week without cheating & lost 6 lbs., but somehow I ended up getting out of my groove and couldn't get back on track even after trying desperately. I figured I just needed a little extra time to get situated before starting again.

    So a couple weeks ago I had finally gotten to that place where I said "Alright, I'm ready to go." I had firmly resolved to start the same week I signed up here, but then I couldn't find my copy of DANDR!! I just don't feel comfortable doing Atkins without the book. I've been searching for that thing for 2 weeks!! I still don't know where my first copy is (I had everything nicely noted & organized too ), but I finally went out and bought another one last Friday, and am on Day 1 of my Induction.

    Currently I'm about 130 lbs., but I'm only 5 foot tall & nearly all 130 lbs. of me is fat; so even though the numbers don't seem huge, I'm actually quite heavy for my small frame (measurements can attest to that sadly enough). At 105 lbs. I look very healthy without being too skinny (being too thin is worse than being too heavy if you ask me), so 105-110 is my final goal weight, but it will really all depend on how I look - not what the scale says.

    Here's the kicker though - I just found out a week ago that hubby & I will be going to Puerto Rico at the end of February. There's a black tie event that we must attend & in my current physical state I just don't look good and formal evening wear is only going to make me look all the worse. So in the next 4 weeks I'll be working my butt off - LITERALLY!

    I plan on staying on Induction for the next 4 weeks, making sure to excersise EVERY DAY!! While I don't expect to be at my final goal weight at the end of those 4 weeks, I do expect to have a much improved figure regardless of my weight. I firmly believe that visiting ADBB daily will help as well. Knowing there are others out there as determined (or more so) as myself will help keep me going. So here's to DETERMINATION and MOTIVATION!! Look out fat - I'm coming after you...


    F/30
    SW - 130 on 1/28/08
    CW - 120 on 2/4/08
    GW - 105




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    Re: Determined to DO IT!

    Welcome to ADBB!

    Good luck Lady!
    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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    • #3
      Re: Determined to DO IT!

      Good goal and great determination! Good luck. I bet you'll get closer to the mark then you will think.
      Tim
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      28 male
      Restart Date: 07/23/2008
      Height: 6' 1"
      Start Weight: TBD
      MG 1: 377 ß
      MG 2: 367 ß
      MG 3: 357 ß
      MG 4: 347 ß

      Milestone: 337 ß Serious spa session or a new graphics card for my computer

      Ultimate Goal: 190lbs



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      • #4
        Re: Determined to DO IT!

        Good for you. I am sure you can do it too. I keep visiting here to keep my motivation going. It really helps

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        • #5
          Re: Determined to DO IT!

          Hi and welcome. I am 5' 3/4" nice to see some shorter ppl on BB
          hw 212/lw 102/ cw ?
          first reading of A4L - feb 2004
          LCF-BB HW: 187 - 2005
          AD-BB HW: 156 - 2008


          GOALS
          1 out of 180s - REDONE 06'
          2 out of 170s - REDONE 06'
          3 out of 160s - REDONE 06'
          4 out of 150s (and under obese BMI) REDONE 08'
          5 out of 140s REDONE 08'
          6 out of 130s (and non overweight BMI) REDONE 08'

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          • #6
            Re: Determined to DO IT!

            Thanks everyone! The encouragement really helps!

            Originally posted by Ketone
            Hi and welcome. I am 5' 3/4" nice to see some shorter ppl on BB
            w00t! for shorties!!
            F/30
            SW - 130 on 1/28/08
            CW - 120 on 2/4/08
            GW - 105



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            • #7
              Re: Determined to DO IT!

              Originally posted by Ladychan
              Thanks everyone! The encouragement really helps!


              w00t! for shorties!!
              I think you can do it! your goal is not too far. We have people on here with 100+ pounds lost and they stuck hard as it is and look excellent!

              I agree with you about 105 on a small frame looks heathy thin if you are only five feet tall. b/c I have been that weight. ah well see how low I can go LOL

              have a nice meeting you! -ketone/kathy
              hw 212/lw 102/ cw ?
              first reading of A4L - feb 2004
              LCF-BB HW: 187 - 2005
              AD-BB HW: 156 - 2008


              GOALS
              1 out of 180s - REDONE 06'
              2 out of 170s - REDONE 06'
              3 out of 160s - REDONE 06'
              4 out of 150s (and under obese BMI) REDONE 08'
              5 out of 140s REDONE 08'
              6 out of 130s (and non overweight BMI) REDONE 08'

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              • #8
                Re: Determined to DO IT!

                Warm welcome to ADBB! Nice to have you posting here with us.
                Best wishes on making your Feb target... but however it turns out, if you stick to plan you will, as you say, have an improved figure to show for it.
                Much kudos to you for your decision to exercise. That's sooo important.
                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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                • #9
                  Re: Determined to DO IT!

                  Well Day 2 is almost over & it's still good so far. I worked it out today with 1/2 mi. on the treadmill, 14 mins. of stretching, and 35 mins. of general excercise with a little extra focus on the Abs.
                  F/30
                  SW - 130 on 1/28/08
                  CW - 120 on 2/4/08
                  GW - 105



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                  • #10
                    Re: Determined to DO IT!

                    Welcome to , and best wishes for reaching your goal!!!

                    Remember to drink lots of water...I know that really helps me!


                    F 32 5'6"







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                    • #11
                      Re: Determined to DO IT!

                      Originally posted by Ladychan
                      Well Day 2 is almost over & it's still good so far. I worked it out today with 1/2 mi. on the treadmill, 14 mins. of stretching, and 35 mins. of general excercise with a little extra focus on the Abs.
                      well done! keep it up girl!
                      hw 212/lw 102/ cw ?
                      first reading of A4L - feb 2004
                      LCF-BB HW: 187 - 2005
                      AD-BB HW: 156 - 2008


                      GOALS
                      1 out of 180s - REDONE 06'
                      2 out of 170s - REDONE 06'
                      3 out of 160s - REDONE 06'
                      4 out of 150s (and under obese BMI) REDONE 08'
                      5 out of 140s REDONE 08'
                      6 out of 130s (and non overweight BMI) REDONE 08'

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                      • #12
                        Re: Determined to DO IT!

                        Welcome. We're all here to help you and I'm sure you will be successful. Good for you for re-committing and for using the book to make sure you do it right!!
                        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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                        • #13
                          Re: Determined to DO IT!

                          Thanks Ketone! Thanks dreamof145! I need that encouragement today for sure.
                          F/30
                          SW - 130 on 1/28/08
                          CW - 120 on 2/4/08
                          GW - 105



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