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    New & Determined! :)

    Hello Everyone. My name is Lucy, and this is my 3rd (almost 4th) day on Atkins. I look forward to teaming up with you all and encouraging one another in getting healthy! I've got about 100-105 pounds to lose. The past 3 days have been honestly great and have not had a problem so far with cravings...I honestly thought I would (I'm an assistant photographer with a gigantic love for CAKE! ....and, well, food in general. And what better place to eat it than at a wedding?) and it's truly been by the grace and goodness of God that I have been able to hold on for 3 whole days! So...with that said....There is VICTORY for you all and for me and I can't wait to get to know you all better.

    ~Victory4Me
    Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
    -Is. 43:18-19

         The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
    -1 Thess. 5:24



    Tags: determined, healthy, victory
  • #2
    Re: New & Determined!

    Welcome Lucy. Lots of support here. There is a centennial club for those with 100 lb or more to lose. You may want to check that out.
    Cheers for Victory.
    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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    • #3
      Re: New & Determined!

      Welcome!
      Glad you are doing well on Induction. Once you get more into veggies, salads, chicken, fish, meat, etc. you will not look or sniff twice at cake. Exercise helps a lot, too.
      PS: You have a great positive attitude!
      240/231/198
      6'1"
      01/09/10
      Goal 1: 229
      Goal 2: 219
      Goal 3: 209
      Goal 4: 198
      Goal 5: Maintain @195-198

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      • #4
        Re: New & Determined!

        Liv, I will definitely go check out the centennial club. Thanks so for the welcome & lead.

        Gman, thanks for the advice and encouragement, as well as the kind compliment.

        You both are doing wonderful in your weight losses! Congrats.

        ~Lucy

        P.S. 10 pounds down!
        Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
        -Is. 43:18-19

                 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
        -1 Thess. 5:24



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        • #5
          Re: New & Determined!

          Welcome!
          Glad you found this board. I have foudn it an invaluable resource for advice and support. I've found that the easiest way to overcome a sugar craving is with a high fat snack, like pork rinds. One thing I've learned, try to drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. It makes a world of difference.

          Good luck!
          FRANKENSPINE
          SW 259 / CW 182 / GW 170
          Male 39 Las Vegas, NV
          Started - 07/29/2008
          12lbs to goal!!!!


          Mini Goal 1 - 230 lbs - 9/13/2008
          Mini Goal 2 - 210 lbs - 10/25/2008
          Mini Goal 3 - 195 lbs - 01/01/09
          Mini Goal 4 - 175 lbs
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          • #6
            Re: New & Determined!

            Originally posted by frankenspine View Post
            Welcome!
            Glad you found this board. I have foudn it an invaluable resource for advice and support. I've found that the easiest way to overcome a sugar craving is with a high fat snack, like pork rinds. One thing I've learned, try to drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. It makes a world of difference.

            Good luck!
            Thank you, Frankenspine! I agree with you about this board. I have found lot's of encouragement these past couple of days.

            I'm not a big water drinker (something I know I need to get over), but I will certainly try to drink all the water I can. I know if flushes out your body and keeps you full longer too. Thanks so much for the great advice!
            Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
            -Is. 43:18-19

                         The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
            -1 Thess. 5:24



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            • #7
              Re: New & Determined!

              There is a water challenge you can join....I was under watering and now I am getting up there.
              240/231/198
              6'1"
              01/09/10
              Goal 1: 229
              Goal 2: 219
              Goal 3: 209
              Goal 4: 198
              Goal 5: Maintain @195-198

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              • #8
                Re: New & Determined!

                Welcome! It does get easier over time. Make sure you eat. Being hungry makes it hard to stay on plan. That's one of the things I love about this WOE. I can feel satisfied, even full, and not feel guilty. I try to carry a snack with me at all times so I don't get tempted by other stuff.

                Good luck!
                Susan
                Started Atkins 7/5/2008 for the second time

                HW/SW/CW/GW
                197/190/170/140

                First mini-goal: 180 lbs. met 8/9/2008
                Second mini-goal: 170 lbs. met 11/8/2008
                Third mini goal: 160 lbs. (which was my postpartum weight with my second baby)
                Fourth mini goal: 150 lbs.
                Ultimate goal: 140 lbs

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                • #9
                  Re: New & Determined!

                  Thanks guys for the advise, I could sure use it!!

                  So far..my appetite has been suppressed. I only fit in 8.7 carbs today. Hopefully the "icky feeling" will go away soon and I can eat a little more. I also forced myself to drink a little more water today. I'll definitely go check out that water challenge gman.

                  Zoe, I agree with you whole heatedly! I'll make sure my tummy gets filled when I'm hungry. Thanks so much for the helpful advise!
                  Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
                  -Is. 43:18-19

                                     The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
                  -1 Thess. 5:24



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                  • #10
                    Re: New & Determined!

                    welcome and good luck to you. im a newbie too and to be honest am finding any form of dieting hard at the moment. glad you are enjoying it so far
                    F/4"11 - SW 269lbs - 16/11/09

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                    • #11
                      Re: New & Determined!

                      Hi Victory4Me.
                      Welcome! I'm sure you will find this board as helpful as I have.

                      Donna
                      200/184/160
                      start date 8-27-08
                      5,000+ steps a day & stabilizer ball
                      64+ ounces of water a day
                      Participating in Weigh? No Way! Challenge 5
                      ~~~Donna~~~
                      (former cereal killer)



                      52.5 inches overall and
                      74 pounds lost low carbin' it

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                      • #12
                        Re: New & Determined!

                        Thanks for the welcome Focus & DLS!

                        Focus, trust me... before I started I was dreading it...I'm one that usually has a hard time with any form of dieting myself! But looking forward and seeing what I'll be gaining from all this (hehee..not fat..but health and confidence) it just does something to your system! It gets you excited. I've got 100lbs to lose, but in just losing the 11 I have has made a huge difference. So hang in there!!!!

                        DLS, you are doing great on your weight loss! I just looked at your stats and you're doing wonderful! Thanks for the welcome!
                        Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
                        -Is. 43:18-19

                                                 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
                        -1 Thess. 5:24



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                        • #13
                          Re: New & Determined!

                          WELCOME... come here often, read everything, ask questions... you will find amazing support and encoragement... YOU CAN DO IT



                          Sugarsack
                          F / 44 5'8"
                          Portland, Oregon
                          Started June 15, 2008
                          300/275/175

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