Hi and Thanks

[OuterBanks]

3 months ago (Feb. 5, 2009) I woke up and walked to the shower. Out of the corner of my eye I spotted what looked like a stranger in the mirror - but after a second I realized it was me surrounded by a large layer of fat! I guess that in my mind I was still the fit and athletic guy I was 20+ years ago but the mirror didn't lie. I went and dug out the scale - 227 lbs with a whole lot of "jiggling" going on....Not a pleasant sight. Enough was enough. I had heard encouraging things about the Atkins Diet so I went and bought the book and began that afternoon.

It's been 90 days and so far I've lost 37 lbs. and I have to say that after the first week it hasn't been that difficult due to the fact that I've really come to enjoy this approach to eating. I must admit that I have broken some rules along the way - I've never given up my coffee (several large cups of joe a day) and I have yet to do any exercise whatsoever. However, today those bad habits are going out the window as well. My exercise plan started today and I've committed to limiting myself to one small coffee in the morning.

Though I just joined this site today - I've been reading it almost daily for the past 3 months and I'd like to say thanks to all for both the information and the inspiration it contains.

[FLdoodette]

Re: Hi and Thanks

Hey there! Sounds like you've been doing great .... congrats on the weight loss so far! Exercise definitely makes a huge difference. And don't be a stranger here ... this community makes weight loss and incorporating healthy habits FUN ! Check in here often ... it's a HUGE help.
(Yeah, I love me some coffee, too! )

[blueberrylady]

Re: Hi and Thanks

Welcome to the board, OuterBanks! I'm glad you decided to join us because we can all use all the help we can get.

And congrats on your 37 lb. loss! That's great and it's also great that you have taken to the diet so well. Keep up the good work!