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Ok, so I have finally decided to stop making excuses for my weight gain over the years, and instead do something about it. Over the years I have seen my weight go from 130 lbs (at age 17) to 207 lbs (age 33) as of yesterday. I look back and can't believe that I've gained 77 lbs, but I have. Since I stand at only 5'2", 207 is a heavy load for me to carry. Anyway, I've started Atkins today, and I'm off to a good start. My goal is to loose this weight by May of next year, which is the month I'll be graduating with my second degree. I chose to register at this site because I really liked the honest, yet encouraging nature of the forums. I will also be posting some progress pictures, as I've found them encouraging for me as I browse the forums.
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Ok, so I have finally decided to stop making excuses for my weight gain over the years, and instead do something about it. Over the years I have seen my weight go from 130 lbs (at age 17) to 207 lbs (age 33) as of yesterday. I look back and can't believe that I've gained 77 lbs, but I have. Since I stand at only 5'2", 207 is a heavy load for me to carry. Anyway, I've started Atkins today, and I'm off to a good start. My goal is to loose this weight by May of next year, which is the month I'll be graduating with my second degree. I chose to register at this site because I really liked the honest, yet encouraging nature of the forums. I will also be posting some progress pictures, as I've found them encouraging for me as I browse the forums.
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WELCOME!!! And good luck to you too! I am a newbie myself, so we are in this boat together. Hope to keep up with you while we are on this journey together.
Sending you huggz..........
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Mini Goals:
258( -25 )
233( -50 )
208( -75 )
183( -100 )
158( -125 )
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You will find great support and advice on the boards here. Welcome to a new life. I am so jealous, you will be in One-derland (under 200) in no time. And it is smart to do it now because when you hit my age (47) there are hormone issues that make this so much harder. Glad to have both of you newbies here.JILL
HW 298
HW (this time) 248
GOAL ONE 228 (take 2)
GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
FINAL GOAL 165
It's not about the results. Its about the process.
"I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"
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GOOD FOR YOU! That's right. You are in control. You should find that you made the right decision and it gets easier as you go. The weight you'll lose and the great feeling of better health, should be enough motivation to keep you going. At least it has been for me. Welcome to the community and even more so, welcome to the beginning of becoming a whole new you! Best of luck!Comment
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Welcome to ADBB! You will find so much support here along with knowledge. Take advantage of it~~post often & don't be afraid to reach out for help.
The biggest piece of advice I can give you is to please read the book... the 2002 version of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution aka DANDR.
Good luck on your journey!"You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch
GlendaF/5'10/47261/xxx/???
"Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert EinsteinComment
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Hi there fellow 5'2'' person. Congratulations on starting. There is something magical about Atkins I think. Just follow the yellow brick road (also known as the rules for this Way of Eating).
Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"
May Challenges 2010
Push-ups: 450/800
Abs: 850/1900
Squats: 650/1200
Lunges: 500/1000
Strength: 490/1200
Running: 50/100 km
2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned
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I just finished my 2nd week of atkins ( induction) and feel so much better and have seen good results thus far. Stick with it and you too will be amazed.
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Welcome! It's great that you have committed and set a goal.
BTW, that's a great one Chinadoll..."One-derland." I am headed there myself.
240/231/198
6'1"
01/09/10
Goal 1: 229
Goal 2: 219
Goal 3: 209
Goal 4: 198
Goal 5: Maintain @195-198Comment
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G-man - thanks, wish I could take credit but that term has been around for ages. I can't remember the l;ast time I was there, but am hoping to see it by next summer.
JILL
HW 298
HW (this time) 248
GOAL ONE 228 (take 2)
GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
FINAL GOAL 165
It's not about the results. Its about the process.
"I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"
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Let's catch the Atkins train to One-derland!
I remember in Boston going from the city back to take a flight out of Logan Airport, being on the Blue Line to Wonderland which was the last stop on the Blue Line. lol240/231/198
6'1"
01/09/10
Goal 1: 229
Goal 2: 219
Goal 3: 209
Goal 4: 198
Goal 5: Maintain @195-198Comment
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Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I've been trying to figure out how to insert my "before/now" pictures, but I can't figure out how to do that. 
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Congrads On Deciding On Doing Atkins Its A Great Step At Getting Control Of Your Weight Again You Can Do It Stay Positive And Know We Are All Here To Support You And Know What You Are Going Through Focus What Is Ahead And Forget The Past Know That You Will Get Back To Your Desired Weight Goal You Can Do It We Believe In You
Originally posted by letitia_g View Post Ok, So I Have Finally Decided To Stop Making Excuses For My Weight Gain Over The Years, And Instead Do Something About It. Over The Years I Have Seen My Weight Go From 130 Lbs (at Age 17) To 207 Lbs (age 33) As Of Yesterday. I Look Back And Can't Believe That I've Gained 77 Lbs, But I Have. Since I Stand At Only 5'2", 207 Is A Heavy Load For Me To Carry. Anyway, I've Started Atkins Today, And I'm Off To A Good Start. My Goal Is To Loose This Weight By May Of Next Year, Which Is The Month I'll Be Graduating With My Second Degree. I Chose To Register At This Site Because I Really Liked The Honest, Yet Encouraging Nature Of The Forums. I Will Also Be Posting Some Progress Pictures, As I've Found Them Encouraging For Me As I Browse The Forums.
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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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