New Member

[lindamaria]

Hi Everyone! I am new to the board and I am happy and excited to be here. Obviously I need your help to lose weight and have found the Atkins diet is something even I can do. Like most people, I have trouble sticking to a plan. At this point I am desperate. I weight more now than I ever have and I am scared.
I am quickly approaching the BIG 5-0 and when I do I want to be proud of myself! That is something I am not at this point!!! I am taking a big step in joining this forum too! That alone frightens me because I now know that I must be accountable. Is n't that weird? I want to be thin and healthy and yet I am afraid to totally commit!!
This is a step in the right direction!!! Thanks for your help! I already feel that this is good to be as part of!!

[barrnone]

Re: New Member

hi Linda - that's exactly when I started..when I was approaching 50 at my highest weight ever! Now, even tho I've only lost 20, it's a big 20 for me...I feel so much better! I'm encouraged every day to keep going, by the way I look and by the way I feel. You won't be sorry - and don't be scared. Be patient, believe in yourself. You can do it!

[lindamaria]

Re: New Member

Thanks Barrnone! This is exactly the kind of encouragement I need!!!

[barrnone]

Re: New Member

you are very welcome - I'm a true believer! I know how difficult loss can be at 'our age' but it can be done. I strongly suggest going out and joining some challenges. There's a new one starting soon, to read the book. There are also many exercise challenges [and you can start very small] - plus water challenges, etc. This has really motivated me to get some exercise in my life and helped get me back on track.

Just get involved as much as possible in this forum, it really helps!

[imagood1]

Re: New Member

Welcome to the Atkins Board.

Getting rid of your extra weight will be a great way to ring in your birthday! I'm over 50 so I understand what you mean about wanting to be proud of yourself ....


Make sure you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise starting today and take a multi-vitamin. If you haven't already, read the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR).

The recipe sites will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- check them out! Don't forget to eat enough vegetables (check the acceptable food list http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html) - eat enough vegetables - 2 cups from the first list and 1 cup from the 2nd list daily. Many of us use www.Fitday.com to track our food so we know what our carb totals are for the day. It's important you know what you are eating and how many carbs you are taking in each day.

Recipe Sites

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (induction recipes)
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html# (additional induction recipes)

Any and all questions can and will be answered - all you have to do is ask!! Good luck.

[Sd1136]

Re: New Member

Welcome Linda,
this is why I come here to, to be accountable.
Carole has given you good places to go and read.
come here often, read, post. It really does keep you motervated

[chinadoll]

Re: New Member

Welcome Linda, I am only a year behind you. Its a tough time of life to be trying to lose so you will need to be patient with yourself, but this will work!

[lindamaria]

Re: New Member

Thanks to all who have welcomed me I feel blessed to have found this support> I will come here daily as I have found the inspiration I so desperately need. Thanks and have a great weekend.