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    Hi! I lost 52 pounds in the winter of 2002-03 on Atkins, and maintained it well until a year ago. I have thyroid issues, which began to wreak havoc--meds changed 4 times in 8 months, still not stable. Even going back to Induction in January, I was slowly gaining weight, 8 pounds between November and Feb, another 8 between Feb and Sept, 4 in September.

    During this past year, it seemed that it didn't really matter what I ate, I was going to gain weight anyway...so you can imagine what began to happen. I would try halfheartedly to stay on plan, and then here come the brownies! Fresh tortillas, cookies, chips, you name it, I had a serving of something sweet and carby almost every day.

    I am determined to halt this, and lose the 20 I have gained, plus ten more if I can. So I am back on Induction, TRULY, not "Induction, but let me taste the noodles to see if they are done."

    3 days in, drinking all my water. Having a hard time getting daily exercise, but I figure if I can do 4 days a week I'll be ok for now.

    The site seems really user-friendly, and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone

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    Welcome!
    J.

    "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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      Welcome! You will find great support here. Good luck!

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        Welcome! These boards have been a great inspiration to me so far and I know they will be to you as well! Good luck on your weight-loss journey! And some exercise is better that none at all!

        5'3 28 yrs old
        Started Atkins 5/11/09

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          Re: Girl, Interrupted!

          Welcome and congratulations for catching yourself before you gained back even half the weight you lost! You should be proud of yourself for that. Looking forward to seeing you lose that 30,
          Melinda

          Female/5'4"

          Mini Goal, 193 (1st 10 lbs gone):10/30/09
          Mini Goal, Under 190lbs: 11/08/09
          Mini Goal, Under 180lbs:
          Mini Goal, 174.5 (no longer obese):
          Mini Goal, Under 170lbs:
          Mini Goal, Under 160lbs:
          Mini Goal, Under 150lbs:
          Mini Goal, 145 (no longer overweight):
          BIG GOAL, Under 140lbs:






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            Hi Meow and welcome! Yup we are a friendly and supportive bunch. Sounds like you are doing great so far!
            JILL

            HW 298
            HW (this time) 248
            GOAL ONE 228
            (take 2)
            GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
            GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
            FINAL GOAL 165

            It's not about the results. Its about the process.

            "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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              Re: Girl, Interrupted!

              Hiya and warm welcome to the ADBB! You've found a really cool place to hang during your Atkins journey (and into maintenance)
              Did you know there is a thyroid forum here? Thyroid - Atkins Diet
              You might find it interesting to check out some of the posts and you might get some tips to help you.

              Happy Atkineering.
              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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                Re: Girl, Interrupted!

                Hi and welcome!!

                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.


                Carole
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