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    Introduction

    Hello everyone! Just introducing myself. My name is MJ and I am 33 years old. I have been obese most of my life and am now at 347lbs. I tried Atkins a couple of years ago for 35 days and lost 40lbs but fell off at Christmas. I knew a few months ago it was time to try again but was getting married and had already bought my dress so I decided as soon as my husband and I got back from our honeymoon I would restart. I have and am on day 10 with no cheating. My body is going in and out of shock (feeling sick and very shaky and tired) but once I get up and get moving that goes away. I'm in this for the long haul and my goal weight is 150. I also hope to be much more active. I want to be healthy and love myself.

    A pet peeve of mine is people who say oh a bite of mashed potatoes (when I'm cooking for others) won't hurt you. Ahhh but it will. I am addicted to carbs and sugar and I know just a bite will set off a flurry. I am determined. Thank you for welcoming me.




    Start Date: May 4, 2009
    Mini Goal :315
    Goal: 300
    Mini Goal: 275
    Goal: 247 (100lbs gone!)
    Mini Goal: 225
    Goal: 200
    Mini Goal: 175
    Goal: 150
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  • #2
    Re: Introduction

    Welcome
    You are so right about that one bite. For me it is very psychological I think. I have the scary ability to talk myself into all kinds of things when it comes to food. So I like the rules. They keep me on the straight and narrow.
    Good luck on your road to healthy and (more) beautiful. We have some wonderful members here that started around your weight and worked their way down. Check out the century club and you may run into some of them.
    Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

    May Challenges 2010
    Push-ups: 450/800
    Abs: 850/1900
    Squats: 650/1200
    Lunges: 500/1000
    Strength: 490/1200
    Running: 50/100 km


    2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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    • #3
      Re: Introduction

      There are supplements that can help the carb cravings (a little):

      YouTube - Atkins Diet: Role of Supplements
      What I do:
      Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
      At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
      2 filtered containers water/day
      Daily salads/veggies

      Goals:
      Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
      Workout in a XXXL shirt       - DONE!
      Workout in a XXL shirt
      Workout in a XL shirt
      270 on the scales

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      • #4
        Re: Introduction

        Welcome to the board! And congrats on 10 days cheat free!


        You will find all the support you need on this board so join right it!
        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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        • #5
          Re: Introduction

          Thank you so much! I vowed to up my water intake and to do 14 flights of stairs a day. I have already done 15 flights and it's not even 11am yet. Go me! Feeling a little shaky now though, but I'm sure it will go away in a bit.

          Thank you so much for the support and for the inspiration.



          SW 347/CW 329/GW 150




          Start Date: May 4, 2009
          Mini Goal :315
          Goal: 300
          Mini Goal: 275
          Goal: 247 (100lbs gone!)
          Mini Goal: 225
          Goal: 200
          Mini Goal: 175
          Goal: 150

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          • #6
            Re: Introduction

            hi and welcome MJ -- congratulations on your marriage & 10 days cheat free! It sounds like you are in a good frame of mind to get to your goal. You have found a very useful tool for support and accountability in this board!

            Make sure you are drinking enough water - at LEAST 64 ounces pure water a day - nothing added to the water -- pure plain clear water!!

            Make sure you get enough fats in - especially during the first couple weeks, it will help cut down your cravings.

            There are several threads you might be interested in - STAC (second time around club) for those who have done Atkins before, International for those not in the United States, Atkins for Women, the Century Club -- look at these, join if they interest you! Atkins for Support - Atkins Diet

            Atkins for Health Atkins for Health - Atkins Diet. The journals http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...journal-chats/ where you can post your thoughts, feelings and read others thoughts & feelings. We also have challenges to help keep you on track. I honestly don't think I could have come this far without the board and all the wonderful people I've met along the way.

            If you need recipes we have those also!! Wonderful tasty recipes so you don't get bored with the same thing over and over. There is no reason to eat only a few things - there are so many foods to choose from.

            Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Daily Menus
            Sugar Free Sheila's Atkins Low Carb Induction Friendly Recipes!
            Atkins Diet Bulletin Board
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html

            Atkins Diet Bulletin Board
            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html


            If you ever need anything all you have to do is ask!
            Carole
            _____________________
            May Water 130oz daily
            7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge



            DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
            Join us for the May Water Challenge!


            PLEASE


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            • #7
              Re: Introduction

              Thank you for all the very useful info. It is greatly appreciated.




              Start Date: May 4, 2009
              Mini Goal :315
              Goal: 300
              Mini Goal: 275
              Goal: 247 (100lbs gone!)
              Mini Goal: 225
              Goal: 200
              Mini Goal: 175
              Goal: 150

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              • #8
                Re: Introduction

                It sounds like you are very committed! Welcome!

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