Let me introduce myself

[chickaDee59]

:wave Hi, my name is Dee. I am 45 years old, married with 3 children.
I have been a guest on the board for about a month and decided it was time that I joined and introduced myself. I re-started the Atkins Diet on March 3, using the DANDR Book and I have lost 18 lbs, so far. In 2003 I was on the Atkins Diet using Dr. Atkins first book. Then after only a month on the diet I decided to go off of it for just a (holiday) weekend. After the weekend was over I couldn't get back on and stay with the program. I ended up gaining back all of the weight I had lost!! The difference between then and now is that I have read the DANDR Book, I am determined more than ever, and this wonderful board with all of you and your support.

[ztachick]

Welcome!
I'm so glad that you decided to join the board it can be a very good support system!
Congrats on the loss so far!
I think your story about going off-just for couple of days- is so very copmmon... congrats on coming back to atkins.
set a couple of mini goals and you will soon reach those and then your final goal

[lostandfound]

Welcome! Congrats on your 18 lb loss! That's amazing! I'm so happy you decided to join us... I wish you much success and look forward to your post's.

hugs, Tammy

[Dawn]

Hi Dee and welcome! You have found a great place for support and friendship!

Wishing you continued success!

Dawn

[chickaDee59]

Hi, I want to thank each one of you for your warm welcome. It really means a lot to me. I have been fighting this weight battle for 11 years and now for the first time I feel that I will conquer and win this war.

[AWAaviatrix]

Hi, I want to thank each one of you for your warm welcome. It really means a lot to me. I have been fighting this weight battle for 11 years and now for the first time I feel that I will conquer and win this war.

From another Mom of 3 a BIG Hello! :wave

[chickaDee59]

Hi Misty,
Thanks for the Big Hello! I'm sending one back your way, all the way to Albuquerque. :wave Kids are great. Mine are my biggest cheerleaders. They love it when I lose weight and do the happy dance. :icondance I wish you Good Luck and Success in your weight loss journey.

[2big4mysize]

:wave welcome to the board. you joined just in time to join the new 6 week exercis challenge known as 6WEC on here the sign up is stickied in the exercise challenge forum. since you read your DANDR you know how important that mandatoory exercise part of Atkins is and acvoiding a public slugging is a great motivational tool to do and post your exercise daily.

HAppy low carbing.

[ttdriver]

Welcome to ha

Great start!! Wow 18 pounds! Now, stay cheat free and on track and you'll amaze yourself!

Hope you're exercising -- its non-negotiable!

This is a great support board and we're here to help you all the way to goal!!

YOU CAN DO IT!

Betty

[chickaDee59]

Hi, Thanks 2 Big and Betty. I walk for exercise, but not as often as I should. So, I am heading over to the exercise challenge right now and signing up.

[Kent]

Welcome to the board, chickadee, and congrats on those 18 pounds gone! Having the prior experience about what going off does to one's resistance, your determination should be the difference and ensure you are very successful Atkineer. Keep up the great work!

[chickaDee59]

Hi, Thanks Bowulf. Seeing your success and others from this board inspires me.

[BikerGoddess]

Congrats on your loss so far. Now that you know you can't 'go off' for a few days, make sure you're always prepared for those situations. You're a lot more likely to stay on track if you have a plan (and a backup!).

Remember, the best way to celebrate annual events is to be there for the next one

Laura

[chickaDee59]

Hi, Thanks BikerGoddess. You are so right about having a plan and a back up plan. I take food with me in a zip lock bag if I'm going away from home, just in case I get hungry.