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Ok I'm going to do it....is losing 20 lbs by June 1st a realistic goal ? I have no problem at all walking on my treadmill 30 mins plus a day...plus diet...any tips or advice would be more than wanted and needed...help I really need you guys. Karen 
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Re: Back to be a SUCESS this time......
Hi Karen. Glad to have you join us. You sound committed, so that is over half the battle. The best advice I have is to make a written out plan to make it happen. Plan your foods, your exercise, your water and your supplements. Thinking positive thoughts will cause you to do positive actions and that will lead to positive results. It wasn't until I got real and worked on my attitude towards changing my life-style that I realized I had the power to succeed. You do too. Don't look back at any past attempts, don't judge yourself by other's achievements and don't let anyone or anything stop you. Read the book and follow Dr. Atkins' advice. We're all here for you. Join challenges, read and educate yourself and it will happen. Best wishes!Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F
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Re: Back to be a SUCESS this time......
Warm welcome aboard Karen!
Nice to have you here with us at ADBB.
Becky gave you great advice... especially about reading the book (Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution - 2002 edition).
A 20 lb loss by June 1st is certainly doable... but it really depends on so many factors: metabolism, current weight, level of activity, gender, medical issues.... Everyone is different.
My tip would be that you try to think direction rather than speed. Once you get to goal and maintenance, it'll seem as though the 'losing' phase really passed in a flash.
Happy Atkineering!Before and after:
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Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
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Re: Back to be a SUCESS this time......
Welcome back, Karen!Originally posted by Karen4359Ok I'm going to do it....is losing 20 lbs by June 1st a realistic goal ? I have no problem at all walking on my treadmill 30 mins plus a day...plus diet...any tips or advice would be more than wanted and needed...help I really need you guys. Karen
I ditto what Becky and Sally had to say... so important!
I am a second-timer, too. How about you spend some time in the STAC forum? (Second Time Around Club) There are a bunch of great folks there, who are in the same shoes as you. There's tons of support and opportunities for friendship. Check it out!
Here are some links, that may prove helpful for you.
Linda's website for lowcarb recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
STAC forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=82
Atkins FAQ forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=79
Review My Menu forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=50
Exercise Challenge forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=51
Journal Chats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=31
Journal Stats forum:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....isplay.php?f=94
Glad you're back! Good luck.
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