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    Every day is looking a bit brighter!

    I am in my 8th day of Induction and feeling great! The first 3 were pretty hard including headaches, fatigue, flu symptoms. I have found the board to be very helpful and supportive in making it through the first week. I probably would have quit on the 3rd day if I hadn't have been informed on what to expect. I am finding that the sugar and caffeine cravings are gone. The cravings for the Michelob Ultra at night are gone. My appetite has really changed. I am rarely hungry and have to make myself eat. I have found some great recipes on this site and can't wait to try them.

    I know that I do not have as much to loose as some of the others but, at 43 have found it impossible to diet. I have to see results in order to stick with it. Nothing I tried gave me any results and found it difficult to stay with it. I understand now that it was the addiction to caffeine and sugars that were hindering my weight loss. I am a believer and encourage anyone to try it. If you are struggling through the first few days stick with it! You will see results. It is worth it.
    Last edited by happyinlife; July 3, 2008, 12:46 PM.
    -Mel-
    140/127/123
    5'7" 43 F 6/25/08
    chest 33
    Waist 26 1/2
    Hips 36 1/2
    Thighs 18X2
    Arms 9 1/2x2
    Every day is looking brighter!
    Ab challenge 1700/2800
    Squat challenge 496/1040
    push up challenge 720/1040
    Exercise routine
    6 days of at least 30-45 cardio (elliptical, treadmill)
    45 min strengh training at least 3 days a week
    On the off day is Yard work
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  • #2
    Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

    I agree 100%. It's worth sticking to. Good Luck !
    Brandee




    "Nothing tastes better than being thin"
    mini goal #1: 255 - check ;)
    mini goal #2: 235 -

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    • #3
      Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

      Hi Mel Glad to hear it's going well for you! Keep us posted.





      290 lbs. on 11/02/07 Goal: 145 lbs. or size 14 whichever comes first!

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      • #4
        Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

        Congrats on your success so far....
        T~




        RESTART JULY 16TH, 2009

        GOALS~
        1st goal- 220
        2nd goal-210
        3rd goal=wonderland
        4th goal-190
        BIG GOAL - 180

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        • #5
          Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

          Thanks so much for the positive words. You all are great! Just finished 45 minutes cardio. It is easier to stay motivated when you are seeing the results.
          Have a great night.
          -Mel-
          140/127/123
          5'7" 43 F 6/25/08
          chest 33
          Waist 26 1/2
          Hips 36 1/2
          Thighs 18X2
          Arms 9 1/2x2
          Every day is looking brighter!
          Ab challenge 1700/2800
          Squat challenge 496/1040
          push up challenge 720/1040
          Exercise routine
          6 days of at least 30-45 cardio (elliptical, treadmill)
          45 min strengh training at least 3 days a week
          On the off day is Yard work

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          • #6
            Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

            We are here to offer mad support. Have any questions, dont hesitate to ask. Lotsa good information and lotsa knowledge on here as well. Someone will know the answer and get back to you quickly. God Bless,Joe

















            HW371/SW371/CW325.4(08/04/0/GW225!!!

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            • #7
              Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

              Hello Everyone. Today is my 14th day. Still no Diet Soda, Caffine Coffee, candy bar and Micholob Ultra! Not one trips through the drive thru for French fries. Those were my worst habits. I guess I have something to be proud of. I am down 10 1bs. I do believe that I lost that all in the first week. I am sure alot of that was water weight. I have not lost anything the second week. Is this normal? I made revoluntary rolls this week. I am wondering if that might have effected my weight loss. Any opinions? My menu yesterday was 1 egg and 1 piece of ham, cup of decaf with splenda half & half, Atkins protein shake, handful of almonds, two small homemade pizzas on revoluntary rolls. I used a tsp. of marinara on each, low cal cheese, red peppers, onions, ham, olives. (Yummy!) Lots of Water and I herbal tea before bed.
              -Mel-
              140/127/123
              5'7" 43 F 6/25/08
              chest 33
              Waist 26 1/2
              Hips 36 1/2
              Thighs 18X2
              Arms 9 1/2x2
              Every day is looking brighter!
              Ab challenge 1700/2800
              Squat challenge 496/1040
              push up challenge 720/1040
              Exercise routine
              6 days of at least 30-45 cardio (elliptical, treadmill)
              45 min strengh training at least 3 days a week
              On the off day is Yard work

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              • #8
                Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

                Congrats on the weight loss so far. You have very little to lose so you can expect the rest to come off slowly unfortunately. The book says you can expect a 5-10% loss during induction and you have already lost 50%. As far as keeping it off goes though, the slower you lose the better. I actually just wrote a thread about weighing that might be helpful to you:
                Atkins Diet Bulletin Board
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/main-atkins-diet-forum/59260-why-scale-lies-importance-measuring.html

                Good luck!
                Vanessa
                28 F, 5'7"
                Start Date:                 5-19-08
                SW:159/CW:153.4/GW:130
                Body Fat - 30.1%/Goal - 18%
                Inches lost: 23.25
                 C25K - W2D2
                 bicycle crunches: 200/2000
                squats: 40/500
                My Journal

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                • #9
                  Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

                  Thank you for your reply. I read your thread and you are so right! It is nice to have that reminder. I am going to stay with it and keep up with my cardio. I have felt a little weak so I haven't incorporated the weight training yet.

                  Wishing you much success!
                  -Mel-
                  140/127/123
                  5'7" 43 F 6/25/08
                  chest 33
                  Waist 26 1/2
                  Hips 36 1/2
                  Thighs 18X2
                  Arms 9 1/2x2
                  Every day is looking brighter!
                  Ab challenge 1700/2800
                  Squat challenge 496/1040
                  push up challenge 720/1040
                  Exercise routine
                  6 days of at least 30-45 cardio (elliptical, treadmill)
                  45 min strengh training at least 3 days a week
                  On the off day is Yard work

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                  • #10
                    Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

                    Originally posted by happyinlife View Post
                    I am in my 8th day of Induction and feeling great! The first 3 were pretty hard including headaches, fatigue, flu symptoms. I have found the board to be very helpful and supportive in making it through the first week. I probably would have quit on the 3rd day if I hadn't have been informed on what to expect. I am finding that the sugar and caffeine cravings are gone. The cravings for the Michelob Ultra at night are gone. My appetite has really changed. I am rarely hungry and have to make myself eat. I have found some great recipes on this site and can't wait to try them.

                    I know that I do not have as much to loose as some of the others but, at 43 have found it impossible to diet. I have to see results in order to stick with it. Nothing I tried gave me any results and found it difficult to stay with it. I understand now that it was the addiction to caffeine and sugars that were hindering my weight loss. I am a believer and encourage anyone to try it. If you are struggling through the first few days stick with it! You will see results. It is worth it.


                    KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND YOU CAN DO IT !






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                    • #11
                      Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

                      ^that asian congrats guy might be the funniest thing ive ever seen
                      27/f/5'4"--sw:191/rsw:179/rrsw: 175/cw:175/gw:130
                      • 170--
                      • 165--
                      • 163--
                      • 160--
                      • 158--
                      • 155--
                      • 153
                      • 152
                      • 149
                      • 129--final goal--changed from 130 just so i can say "I weigh 120-something"
                      !



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                      • #12
                        Re: Every day is looking a bit brighter!

                        Lmao Ha Ha I Know When I Saw It I Bust Out Laughing So I Feel It Will Put A Smile On Anyones Face Ha Ha
                        Originally posted by carbless_in_seattle View Post
                        ^that Asian Congrats Guy Might Be The Funniest Thing Ive Ever Seen






                        PICS ARE ALL SAME WEIGHT
                        GOAL 150
                        INTERMEDIATE GOALS
                        240 (START) 07/10/08
                        220
                        200
                        180
                        160
                        150
                        WISH ME LUCK I NEED IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


                        MY JOURNAL LINK
                        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...y-journal.html

                        CHECK ME OUT ON YOUTUBE

                        BE PART OF MY JOURNEY SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE VIDEO COMMENTS

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