Introduce myself Karen

[karter401]

Hello, My name is karen and I joined the board yesterday... I followed the Atkins diet about 10 years ago and got to about 125 lbs. However, I wasn't really starting at a huge weight either.. maybe 150 or 160. Well, 3 kids later (little one is only 3 months) and at the ripe old age now of 42... I am about 208. So, as you all know I just had a breakdown the other day and said "ENOUGH!" I keep buying bigger pants instead of dieting! On top of the fact I've been paying $90/month to the YMCA for a year and NEVER went, and I have access to a private trainer and gym at work.. really, talk about no excuses... So, I am excited about going back on and HOPE that it works as well the second time around as the first.. Also, I will have to re-learn this a bit.. 10 years is a LONG time... I don't even remember if you can eat carrots on induction! Anyway, if anyone would like to be a support person, let me know... once I get going I will be your biggest supporter! I live in NY (upstate).. 3 girls (7, 5 and newborn), married and just excited to get started...

[Zarabelle]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Hello! Well I am no expert but know the WOE pretty well and would be happy to be your diet buddy
PS No, you can't have carrots on induction!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Welcome aboard Karen! Good to have you with us.
Kudos to you for coming back to Atkins and taking control of your eating again. You won't regret it.
Sounds like you're very enthusiastic which is great. I'm sure the programme will work just as well for you this time around as last time. It just might be a little slower as our metabolisms tend to slow down a bit as the years go by. You'll still get to goal though, if you follow the plan properly.

Post often and tell us how you're getting along. Use the board for all it offers. It's a great support system!

Happy losing!
(oh... btw... carrots aren't too far in the future! )

[Sarina D]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Welcome Karen, it's great to meet you and have you here on the forum!!!

Congratulations on making the commitment to getting back to eating healthy....I know you'll do great!

Read the Atkins book from cover to cover, keep your Induction clean, drink lots of water and definitely take advantage of having your own personal trainer...that's awesome! You'll do fabulous!

Come here lots, read as many posts as you can, post as often as you would like...I look forward to talking with you more and hearing about how it's all going for you....we're all in this together!!!

(Stay away from the carrots....you're not at that stage of eat yet)

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 258 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Outback Jess]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Hey there, welcome, ditto to what everybody said. Come here, read, eat right, drink and use that trainer! You will begin to feel really good in a week's time!

[karter401]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Thanks for your support... you are doing very well I see. Don't you just get so psyched when the pounds fly off? How many carbs/day are you at????

[karter401]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Thank you for your support and reply.... I need this group to get me thorough... the first time was SO easy for me... having kids.. eating off their plate.. so hard for me.... I'm sure you will be *seeing* a lot of me.. Thanks again!

[karter401]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Sarina.. your stats are AMAZING! Good for you! You lost 90 lbs in 5 months! Oh My Gosh.. GREAT FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! I will be picking your brain every day! I know I am lazy having a trainer and all.. and I choose not to go... I really only have myself to blame!

[karter401]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Jess.... Oh, to be 135! You look fantastic! Thanks for the support!

[Sarina D]

Re: Introduce myself Karen

Hi Karen,

Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate them. This way of eating truly works!

Really work on adding exercise into your routine, it's WELL worth it...for many, many reasons! You're very blessed to have a personal trainer so take advantage of that awesome resource...Im very excited for you!

I'm totally here for you. Feel free to pm me anytime, we're all in this together!

All the best to you!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 257 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160