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    Hi, my name is Barb. I am 41 years old, live in Virginia with my husband and 12-year old son. I have struggled with my weight since I was 12 or 13 years old. I have recently discovered that I had systemic candida and have probably had it since I was 9 years old, and this has caused various medical problems, most especially weight gain. I graduated from high school in 1984 weighing 125 and now am sick and tired of being fat, weighing in yesterday at 385 pounds. I am frustrated, overwhelmed, hate how I look and feel, and unless I change something NOW I will be in a wheelchair within a few months as I won't be able to walk. I am encouraged by this website. I have done Atkins before and only lost about 30 pounds. My ideal goal weight is 125-130 pounds (very small boned), and I am 5' 2.75". I miss playing volleyball, playing baseball with my son, bike riding, traveling, being able to quickly bend over and tie my shoe, and the list goes on. I hate how I look and I really hate how I feel. Please pray for me. I am going to pick up the Dr. Atkins book tonight and begin tomorrow. Your encouragement and advice are welcomed! Love, Barb
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    Hi Barb!
    Welcome to the board

    I know you will be very excited with the support, encouragement and awesome advice you get here.

    I have never heard of systemic Candida. Is there a treatment that will help? Are there dietary restrictions?

    Read the book from cover to cover and explore the forums. The posts that are highlighted with a sticky have important information that is worth your time to read.

    I look forward to hearing about all the progress I know you are going to make. If possible measure yourself as a baseline. You will be glad you did in the future when you see those inches falling away
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    You make the choice to be who you were yesterday, with each new dawn we are given the opportunity to recreate ourselves.
    Started 28 July 2008
    F/39/5'7"
    SW 244/ CW 234/ GW155
    Starting BMI-38.2

    Restarted March 23 2009






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    • #3
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      Hi, Barb!

      Welcome to the board!
      "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

      -- Theodore Roosevelt

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        Welcome to ADBB!!
        Cya, Mojo
        HW 209 restartW 190 CW 183 GW 135
        height 5'7"
        restart 10-13-08

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        • #5
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          Welcome!

          Enjoy the book, enjoy the board, and enjoy your new WOE - it's fabulous!
          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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          • #6
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            Good Luck to you, I am brand new as well! Hopefully we will be see much success!
            Start date: 11/12/08
            SW: 213
            CW: 189.5
            GW: 140

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            • #7
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              Welcome to the board! Have you read the chapter on candida yet?? What are you planning to do for your exercise?? Having lost 30lbs before with Atkins is great! No doubt sticking to plan, and staying here for motivation will help you get to your goal!
              27/f/5'10"
              HW - 312, LW - 172 (Jul 2007), CW - 205, GW - 160

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                Hi! Barb and Welcome!






                My "Lil" Family






                5'7'' 28 y/o
                STARTED SEPT. 29,2008
                STARTED AGAIN JAN. 5th Around 199.2

                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...d-journal.html

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                  Welcome Barb, check in often for motivation and support and above all else please be patient with your body the weight will come off! Please keep us posted on your progress, we are here to cheer you on!
                  Age: 41
                  Height: 5'3
                  SW 217.5/CW206.0/GW130
                  Restarted 1/5/09 @ 208.5
                  Second Time Around
                  1st Mini Goal 203.5 -
                  2nd Mini Goal 198.5 -
                  3rd Mini Goal 193.5 -
                  4th Mini Goal 188.5 -

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