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  • First Time Akins

    Good morning,
    This is my first time to commit to Atkins. I have known for quite sometime now that I am sensitive to Carbs. At 48 my health is quickly going south. I have controlled high blood pressure, I cannot make it through the day w/o wanting needing a nap. Life is very rapidly passing me by. My feet and legs hurt because they are carrying a heavy load. I have a hard time working all day. I did my research and decided on Atkins. I know for sure that my pancreas is wearing out with the ups and downs of insulin. I also know that It is time to do something for myself. I have to say that I have been hypnotised, nurtisystemized, weightwatcherized, phenphenerized, and many more. After turning 48 Oct 11, I knew that if I did not take measured and determined steps that I would be a very sick older person. I want to spend the rest of my life having fun and enjoying life.
    I grew up a skinny kid, in fact I was made fun of so much that I spent most of my teen years wishing I had a butt and legs. They called me stick legs and no butt. Well watch what you wish for because I have a butt, stomach, and legs now. After I have my first daughter I quickly got down to my prepregnancy weight of 125. Then after my second baby I did not lose the weight. In fact I slowly gained and gained. I remember the shame of the weight gain weighed me down more than any real fat. The irony is that I weighed 148 after I gave birth. Now I would love to weigh 188.
    I am currently at 192.6 after 2 days on Atkins. I have noticed that I do have more energy, and that instead of taking a nap yesterday I loaded my bike and dogs, went to our farm and rode my beloved bike with my precious dogs. Now thats living
    I will get a ticker tape and keep track.
    I love this site and without it I would have never even considered Atkins.
    Thankyou
    SusieC

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    Re: First Time Akins

    Hi Susie!

    Welcome, and I'm glad you're here!

    I hope your Atkins journey goes well for you!
    Jackie - Misplaced Missouri Girl, now in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!

    Lost 15 pounds 9/18/08-01/08/09, Ended on OWL Rung 6 (had a baby!)
    Restarted Induction 11/30/09

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    • #3
      Re: First Time Akins

      Welcome to ADBB!! You will find incredible support here along with a wealth of knowledge. Cruise the site & get familiar. Post often & let us know how you are doing.

      Please read this post~~great for newbies!
      "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

      Glenda
      F/5'10/47
      261/xxx/???
      "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
      "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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      • #4
        Re: First Time Akins

        Thanks everyone for your support and welcome. This is day 4 and I am really missing something sweet gooey and chewy. Here are a few things I have learned --there is sugar everywhere!!!, I am peeing ketones yeah!! I will you updated. Oh yeah I can't figure out how to get a ticker tape.

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        • #5
          Re: First Time Akins

          Welcome and congrats for making a commitment to yourself!!!

          Good to see you survived Phen Phen... crazy stuff there.

          You will feel so much better on this diet than any other. Most of us do anyway. It's a nice clean, accomplished feeling

          Best of luck and see ya around!

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          • #6
            Re: First Time Akins

            welcome -

            come here often
            read everything
            you will find amazing support and encouragement that really helps

            YOU CAN DO IT !!



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

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            • #7
              Re: First Time Akins

              Welcome to the board Susie. And congrats on getting some exercise with the dogs. I love walking on the farm with mine too. It is so relaxing watching their antics as they run and play. And it's great for you too, body and soul.

              You might want to consider joining the 6 week exercise challenge here. It started yesterday but you might still be able to join. It really keeps me motivated and is great fun. Good luck.
              Aka Nyna
              HW199/CW168.5/GW155

              "Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron

              Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!

              X16 X14 X3

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