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My name is Valkyrie, and yes that is my real name. 
I enjoyed a lifetime of being thin, no weight issues ever until the last few years. I guess it's the middle aged thing (I'm 42) and my metabolism is no longer my friend.
I am in good health, but my weight affects my mood and mental wellbeing. I would really like to get back to where I was so I can love my body again. And tie my shoes without my stomach getting in the way!
I'm going to try Atkins because actually my doctor recommended it. He said that studies have shown this type of diet is the best way to lose/maintain weight. And the fact that you lose fast at first can help keep your motivation going.
I have tried calorie restriction, but it just doesn't work for me. I mean it does...just not long term. I can't go around feeling hungry all the time. It makes me a terrible person to be around.
I'm not sure how this will go. I'm not into sugar AT ALL so that won't be a problem for me. I am, however, really into salty things. Salty and carbolicious, like potato chips, corn chips, chips, chips, chips! Not like I eat them every day, but I really do love potato anything at all. And dairy--milk and cheese are staples in my diet. Mmmmmmmm cheese! Oh, and I love wine a lot. And pasta. Yeah--potatoes, pasta, cheese, and wine. Those will be hard to give up. Really hard.
But I'm willing to give it a shot!
I enjoyed a lifetime of being thin, no weight issues ever until the last few years. I guess it's the middle aged thing (I'm 42) and my metabolism is no longer my friend.
I am in good health, but my weight affects my mood and mental wellbeing. I would really like to get back to where I was so I can love my body again. And tie my shoes without my stomach getting in the way!
I'm going to try Atkins because actually my doctor recommended it. He said that studies have shown this type of diet is the best way to lose/maintain weight. And the fact that you lose fast at first can help keep your motivation going.
I have tried calorie restriction, but it just doesn't work for me. I mean it does...just not long term. I can't go around feeling hungry all the time. It makes me a terrible person to be around.
I'm not sure how this will go. I'm not into sugar AT ALL so that won't be a problem for me. I am, however, really into salty things. Salty and carbolicious, like potato chips, corn chips, chips, chips, chips! Not like I eat them every day, but I really do love potato anything at all. And dairy--milk and cheese are staples in my diet. Mmmmmmmm cheese! Oh, and I love wine a lot. And pasta. Yeah--potatoes, pasta, cheese, and wine. Those will be hard to give up. Really hard.
But I'm willing to give it a shot!
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