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Just starting and optimistic!
Hello, all!
I'm new to Atkins...though not new to dieting attempts. I wasn't quite a "yo-yo" dieter (my attempts usually lasted about a year). However, very little seemed to work. I've been overweight ever since I was a young child. My family is on the larger side as well, but my size is not something I've ever been able to accept as just a fact of life. I was so frustrated back then that I became bulimic for my first year-and-a-half in college, dropping 60 pounds but putting myself in the hospital in the process. I recovered, and even though I put the weight back on, I'm much happier with myself and in a better place emotionally. Heh, ready to take care of my body the "right" way, y'know?
Two years ago, my aunt started Atkins. I came to visit after she'd been on it for 6 months, and wow! She looked great--much healthier and happier than I had last seen her.
I figure I'll give things a shot myself. It's been a little tough getting started these two weeks (especially with my roommate keeping things I shouldn't eat everywhere around the kitchen). However, I'm almost 10 lbs. down now, and it gets easier to stick with each day.
I went to this site looking for recipes (I've been craving dessert like crazy this week...
), and I thought it couldn't hurt to get some insight from folks who are a little more experienced with the program.
Nice to meet you all, and have a nice day!
I'm new to Atkins...though not new to dieting attempts. I wasn't quite a "yo-yo" dieter (my attempts usually lasted about a year). However, very little seemed to work. I've been overweight ever since I was a young child. My family is on the larger side as well, but my size is not something I've ever been able to accept as just a fact of life. I was so frustrated back then that I became bulimic for my first year-and-a-half in college, dropping 60 pounds but putting myself in the hospital in the process. I recovered, and even though I put the weight back on, I'm much happier with myself and in a better place emotionally. Heh, ready to take care of my body the "right" way, y'know?
Two years ago, my aunt started Atkins. I came to visit after she'd been on it for 6 months, and wow! She looked great--much healthier and happier than I had last seen her.
I figure I'll give things a shot myself. It's been a little tough getting started these two weeks (especially with my roommate keeping things I shouldn't eat everywhere around the kitchen). However, I'm almost 10 lbs. down now, and it gets easier to stick with each day.
I went to this site looking for recipes (I've been craving dessert like crazy this week...
), and I thought it couldn't hurt to get some insight from folks who are a little more experienced with the program.Nice to meet you all, and have a nice day!
I'm new too so thought I'd say hi. I can't offer any expert advice on Atkins as I've still got loads to learn myself. All I'll say is that if you want it badly enough you'll be able to stick to it. Don't look at the big picture, just break it down into 7pound goals. I lost about 35 lbs a couple of years ago and it felt so great when I got there - it's true what they say (albeit corny!)...being thin is much more enjoyable than eating chocolate!!
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