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    New to Atkins

    Hi there. I am so happy to have found this board! I was googling "what to eat on induction" and came across this wonderful group of supportive people. I just turned 40 a few days ago, am happily married and have two wonderful kids, ages 12 and 14. The sad news is, I knew I had been gaining weight lately (huge appetite, no desire to exercise, stress, etc,) so I decided to step on the scale this morning. I am at 196...YIKES!!!! I know I need to stop it now before my weight gets even more out of control. How did I let this happen???? This weekend is filled with cookouts, etc., so normally I would put the diet of until Tuesday, but not this time. I will hit 200 if I eat all weekend long, and I just can't do that to myself!! I hope to jump right in, get involved, check out other groups, and get to know you guys. Thanks for reading!!

    S~
    Tags: atkins
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    Re: New to Atkins

    Welcome to the board!

    You've come to the right place for support and encouragement!

    This weekend doesn't have to derail you, I'm looking forward to it! I love grilled chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggies. Just skip the potato salad and macaroni salad, eat the meat without bread or buns and you will be full and satisfied!

    You should also get a copy of the 2002 edition of the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution! It's the one we use here and it's a great motivator. Mine is lying open on the countertop right now even though I've had it for 5 years and have read it dozens of times!

    Good luck to you!
    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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    • #3
      Re: New to Atkins

      Welcome!

      Am very jealous - have spent a fair amount of time in Greensboro and it is beautiful! Also jealous of your cook-out - I love all those grilled meats, but I live in an apartment!! :-(

      Very best of luck!
      Fifth time's a charm...?
      sigpic
      5'8''
      SW/CW/GW:180.9/150.5/140, for now....

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      • #4
        Re: New to Atkins

        Look forward to seeing you around. Make sure you mark the calendar. You can do it.
        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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        • #5
          Re: New to Atkins

          Thanks for reading and replying!

          Slides: Actually, I live in Greensboro!

          Liv: not sure what you mean by mark your calendar. Do you mean set goals with specific dates? Can ya tell I am a newbie????

          Thanks again. I'll let ya know how the cookouts go. For tonight, I've been asked to make Asian coleslaw, which I love, but will SKIP this time!

          S~

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          • #6
            Re: New to Atkins

            Hi there and welcome aboard! Good to have you with us.
            Kudos to you for starting right away and not waiting until after all your social events. That spirit will get you to goal... all you need do is follow the plan to the letter and the results will follow.

            Happy losing!
            Before and after:






            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
            F/56yrs/5'.4"
            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            • #7
              Re: New to Atkins

              I just meant mark Tuesday so you know you are starting.
              Specific goals are not that good. But goals are good.
              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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              • #8
                Re: New to Atkins

                Hi. Im from NC as well. I just wanted to wish you luck on your weight loss journey. You will love this site and all the super supportive individuals on it! Good Luck!





                "When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life."
                -Greg Anderson

                Atkins Starting Date~ 4/20/09
                5'10 /27/female

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