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    greetings from the armpit of the universe!

    PENNSYLVANIA checking in. ugh. yes. i do not LOVE living in pennsylvania. it is okay. has it's nice parts.... oh. forget it. i could go on all day about my "issues" with this state. i am a native michigander and wishing i was home.
    okay. back to our regularly scheduled program. lol!
    i have struggled with my weight my whole life. like many, i grew up on good old fashioned home cooking. translate that as breading, bread, cookies and fat!
    at one point, i got down to a size 3 and for some insane reason, let that slip through my fingers. i am now 222 , as of today. down from 227. i am not exactly doing atkins. i am unable to. but i looked through the before and after pics and found it SO inspiring that i wanted to join the board , at least to tell everyone how thankful i am for your inspiration!!!!!!! you have motivated me to get started TODAY!!! get in gear! i am on again, off again but this time i am committing.
    would everyone mind if i stayed on for the motivation?
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    Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

    Welcome! We are neighbors (I'm in NJ). Welcome to the board. This is definitely a great place for motivation. Are you following a weight loss program or just doing it on your own? Glad to have you here!


    It is nice seeing a picture where I actually have a neck!

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    • #3
      Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

      thank you for the welcome! 25 views and one welcome. hmmmm... i am doing food separation. i did it before and just decided to go back to it. i ate some chili yesterday, and then had some breadsticks and got bloated. i realized that food separation IS best for me. but a lot of the low carb/atkins recipe ideas will probably work for me as well.
      love your siggy, by the way!

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      • #4
        Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

        Welcome!!! Ok... I am gonna sound like a knucklehead asking this...but, what is food separation? Just curious.. Sounds like it works for you and that is what is important; finding what works and sticking with it. You will definately find plenty of inspiration and motivation here on this board. Look forward to hearing about your success.

        All the best,
        Tina

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        • #5
          Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

          Hi 99andahalf -

          WELCOME ABOARD!!! I am new here too ... just joined yesterday and I am AMAZED at how SUPPORTIVE folks are on here! I just want to WISH YOU THE BEST and will be sure to check back on you often to see how you are doing.

          YOU CAN DO IT!!!



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          • #6
            Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

            hey and welcome...don't worry about the views vs. post thing...lots of nonmembers visit and read and even members don't always post but rest assured, we are all here cheering you on!

            i am a native of NC living in the armpit of SoCA so i feel your pain. but hey, it's all good. make the best of what you have. post lots, read lots, ask lots of questions....we are all here to help each other reach and maintain our goals...i am sure you will too.





            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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            • #7
              Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

              I'm also curious as to what food separation is.
              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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              • #8
                Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

                Ok...I googled it. Looks like it is a diet where you do not combine proteins and starches in the same meal. Wouldn't starchy foods be mainly high carb foods which we wouldn't be eating during a meal anyway? Gonna go read about this some more....

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                • #9
                  Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

                  Welcome. Glad you've joined our family. This is a great place to get support and motivation. Come here as often as possible so you can stay focused on reaching your goal. Have you read the book, Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, edition 2002? It is the best source in learning straight from Dr. Atkins how to do the program right. There are lots of challenges, forums and success stories here that will encourage you to make it happen. Best wishes. Post often and let us cheer you on.
                  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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                  • #10
                    Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

                    I did food combining/food seperation for a while and I did notice a difference in digestion and energy. Unfortunately for me it didn't address my cravings or prevent me from just combining correctly with really BAD food. Good luck and welcome. Let us know how it works for you.
                    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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                    • #11
                      Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

                      hi all! thanks for the kind greetings! yes. the very most basic aspect of food separation is keeping carbs separate from protein and fat in meals. however, i can have meals during the day that are all carb, which, i believe, is very different from atkins. i got very sick on atkins and my doctor said i cannot be that restrictive on carbs. it's just how i am programmed, i guess.
                      when i stick with food separation, it gets rid of bloating, gives me more energy, and i lose very well. looking forward to some change!

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                      • #12
                        Re: greetings from the armpit of the universe!

                        Good luck on your journey & we're here for whatever support we can give. Welcome!
                        F/30
                        SW - 130 on 1/28/08
                        CW - 120 on 2/4/08
                        GW - 105


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