New- from South Louisiana

[bayoumom]

HI All! Just joined so wanted to stop by and drop a hello!

I was on the atkins diet about 6 years ago - lost 35 pounds to reach my goal of 140....since that time have had baby number 4 so here I am again - this time I have 40 pounds to drop and since I had such a great success the first time around thought this would be the one to do...

What prompted me on this journey was this week I was printing out some of the pictures from our vacation - and yes it was to the beach- and I nearly died when I say myself in the pictures! I knew I had gained but in my minds eye I still viewed myself as I was 40 pounds lighter! So needless to say it was a very rude awakening!

Looking forward to learning from all of you as I start on this journey..

[momtomany1]

Re: New- from South Louisiana

You might enjoy the 'Second Time around' forum and we would love to have you!

Second Time Around Club - Atkins Diet

[mitzimarie]

Re: New- from South Louisiana

Hi, bayoumom

Greetings from Louisiana!

You've come to the right place for information and motivation. You're going to do great this time around! I think the STAC forum is a wonderful place to hang out - those folks have been in the same shoes as you, and are a great support.

Good luck!

[frankenspine]

Re: New- from South Louisiana

Welcome to the Board!

Some advice:

1. Read the book and follow it religously (DANDR 2002 edition)
2. Read food ingredient labels for corn syrup, sugar, and dextrose
3. Try 65% fat 30% protien and %5 carbs
4. Get FitDay and log your food and exercise
5. Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water daily.

Good luck!

[jarvist]

Re: New- from South Louisiana

Hi Bayou Mom! I'm originally from Louisiana myself, but here in the big D now. Welcome! You'll find lots of love and support here. Stop by and visit often.

[blueberrylady]

Re: New- from South Louisiana

Welcome, Bayoumom. I know that feeling of horror after seeing myself in pictures, especially in a bathing suit. For the time being I'm swimming in shorts and a shirt because my bathing suits no longer fit and I refuse to buy a bigger size! Photos can be great motivators!