Here we go!

[flarese]

My child is over 3 years old now, meaning, I can't blame my excess weight on post pregnancy anymore!
Of couse, I am here to support and be supported, by my new travel buddys towards a common objective, feeling good about ourselves.
This is my first day on this diet plan and I look foward to a lifetime of healthy living.

I will keep everyone posted on my progess; see you all soon!

[Georgiana]

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Welcome to the board!

[jpark7]

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Today is the first day, but believe me, it will be hard.
My advice to you is to get rid of anything that has carbs or sugar in your house now!
(With the exception of what your child needs)

[flarese]

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Thank you all for your kindness; I was up late last night just looking at before and after pictures, and with a hand on my heart, they truly inspired me!

It is a privilege to belong to this group, thank you once again for welcoming me!

Talk to you soon!

[Sunny_0ne]

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Welcome, Flarese!

Best of luck on a great start!

[sallyseachange]

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Warm welcome to the ADBB Flarese! Good to have you with us.
I'm sure you'll find the board a good source of support and inspiration.

Keep us posted!

[flarese]

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First day down...I agree that the first week will be the hardest!
But, this morning I woke up and said to myself, I feel good, I'm not going back!

Happy as can be, will keep you posted with updates!

[Hippocampus]

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Hello Flarese and welcome to the board. Good to have you here.

[flarese]

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Thank you Hippocampus!

Well, I'm about to go to sleep and day two is gone...
My spirits are high and I really look forward to fitting in a pair of "skinny" jeans...

I am so happy to have this board to track my progress and make new friends!
Thank you all!!

[flarese]

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Hi all!

I have completed my 5th day on the diet; I could not help myself to wait a full 14 days to weigh in ... I am down 7 lbs, 4 ounces (yes, I count the ounces...he he he).

It is getting easier to stick to this plan and really not feeling that hungry!
That is all for now, i'll keeo you posted.

Thanks!!

[Hippocampus]

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Hey Flarese,

congratulations to you r success!

Btw...I weigh myself everyday and I count every ounce!

[flarese]

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Hippocampus:

Is it getting easier for you? I has a birthday dinner last night and they were having ravioli!!! I thought I would die at first, but then, I just thought about the time I have been dedicating to this diet and said: no, I'm not going back!!!!

I think the trick is to stop and think before cheating...

Best wishes and keep me posted with your progress!

[Hippocampus]

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Hey flarese,

Good for you that you could stand that ravioli-temptation.
You know what, they did probably taste yucky anyway

I used to be addictet to sweets - but I´m very good with having no cravings at all so far. And it is a very new excperience to me not to crave sweets everyday.
It´s almost unbelievable to myself.
I take cakedecorating classes and one time per week I bake a cake and decorate it with homemade icing. And I do really not want to eat from this cake.

My husband is also on Atkins, so he will not eat the cakes either. But he "donates" them in his office.

So far I have lost 9 lbs and everyday the scale is movin a little bit. That is a huge motivation, to step every morning on the scale and seeing a smaller number than the day before.

[flarese]

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Hi Hippocampus!
I have been a little lazy with my posting, but still right on track with my diet!!!
I have not had the courage to weigh in again, I want to wait at least till Sunday so it may come as a surprise.
Have you been doing well? I have not cheated at all (which suprises me...ha ha ha). I have to confess that we went to Walmart with my DH today and I really felt like reaching out and eating every carb available...once I was home, i got over it.
Water has been another issue, I have been drinking about 48oz per day, I believe I am like 2 (large) glasses short... I will work on that!
Let me know how you are, let's keep in contact!

[Hippocampus]

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Hi flarese,

I´m doing ok. I lost 12 lbs so far but the scalestucks since two days. I keep focus now on my water input, I was probably alittle low on that.
I´m just having afrank as a snack- haha-I love a diet where you can have a frank as a snack.


Take care!