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Hello everyone.
My name is Kevin, so don't mind the nickname. It's a chat name I've had for almost a decade.
I started the Atkins (really I'm on more of a low/no carb diet) diet Monday, Feb. 25th. I'm *GUESSING* I've lost somewhere near 17 lbs. since I started, since I don't know my exact start weight. I guessed it at 425 because my scale wouldn't read it until yesterday evening when it said 402. It's fluctuating, and I've checked it 3 or 4 times for an avg, since it first read for me. The weight I'm going with now seems to be 407. I was extremely happy when the scale read, because it's quite depressing when a 400lb. scale won't post your weight.
About me...hmmm. I'm 39 for a few more months. I'm currently disabled, due to both my weight and back issues. I am doing this diet because my fiancee has inspired me to lose weight with her. I did Atkins/Scarborough previously, about 9 yrs ago, while in a previous marriage. I lost about 40lbs. in the first month, then quit, due to money/time/depression issues. Looking back on it, I just gave up on myself. No more excuses this time. I've got 3 children of my own. 2 from my previous marriage, and a 5 mo. old from my current fiancee. She also has 2 kids of her own, so I'm a stay at home dad of 5, all but one live with us, and luckily all are in school during the day except for Aidan, the baby.
So far, the diet seems semi-easy. Menu choices aren't plentiful just yet. I'm sort of lazy about looking for new recipes, and I don't eat fish, so it's kind of limited. Oh! Also, I'm not the only person doing the diet. My fiancee and all the kids are, too. She started at 224 and she's at 217 now. My son and daughter are both over weight. They're 12 and 11. Right now, since they eat 2 meals at school, their diet is severely modified. Once summer hits, though, they're both going on Atkins hardcore, of their own volition.
Well, that's about it for now. I've been checking out the board for a few days. It's very inspiring. It's nice to know that regardless one's issues now days, you can find a support group uusually online for it.
I look forward to your replies and responses.
Peace~
Kevin
My name is Kevin, so don't mind the nickname. It's a chat name I've had for almost a decade.
I started the Atkins (really I'm on more of a low/no carb diet) diet Monday, Feb. 25th. I'm *GUESSING* I've lost somewhere near 17 lbs. since I started, since I don't know my exact start weight. I guessed it at 425 because my scale wouldn't read it until yesterday evening when it said 402. It's fluctuating, and I've checked it 3 or 4 times for an avg, since it first read for me. The weight I'm going with now seems to be 407. I was extremely happy when the scale read, because it's quite depressing when a 400lb. scale won't post your weight.
About me...hmmm. I'm 39 for a few more months. I'm currently disabled, due to both my weight and back issues. I am doing this diet because my fiancee has inspired me to lose weight with her. I did Atkins/Scarborough previously, about 9 yrs ago, while in a previous marriage. I lost about 40lbs. in the first month, then quit, due to money/time/depression issues. Looking back on it, I just gave up on myself. No more excuses this time. I've got 3 children of my own. 2 from my previous marriage, and a 5 mo. old from my current fiancee. She also has 2 kids of her own, so I'm a stay at home dad of 5, all but one live with us, and luckily all are in school during the day except for Aidan, the baby.
So far, the diet seems semi-easy. Menu choices aren't plentiful just yet. I'm sort of lazy about looking for new recipes, and I don't eat fish, so it's kind of limited. Oh! Also, I'm not the only person doing the diet. My fiancee and all the kids are, too. She started at 224 and she's at 217 now. My son and daughter are both over weight. They're 12 and 11. Right now, since they eat 2 meals at school, their diet is severely modified. Once summer hits, though, they're both going on Atkins hardcore, of their own volition.
Well, that's about it for now. I've been checking out the board for a few days. It's very inspiring. It's nice to know that regardless one's issues now days, you can find a support group uusually online for it.
I look forward to your replies and responses.
Peace~
Kevin
. Good luck - just remember this is a way of life - not a "diet" and really if you think about it ~ living this lifestyle is not any more expensive that what you normally would have spent on food - considering you probably eat out alot... The only difference is that we cook our own meals (prepackaged foods can have lots of sugar, etc) and it is imporatant to prepare in advance.
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