18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

[mosha_peshosha]

Hola, my name is Yesenia and yesterday (1/1/10) I started my Atkins Diet. I am 18 years old and my current weight is 215 and I am 5'3 (eww) I know it's a lot but yesterday I decided that I didn't want to be so young and fat.(my goal weight is 145) I have been feeling really depressed lately but I know once I lose some weight everything will be better. So first I asked God for help and now I know I can do this!!! I had already done this diet 2 years ago, and I lost 30lbs!!! I miss those old days and right now I feel I have a loooong hard way to go but I hope that you all can help me through this. I signed up to this forum hoping to find encouragement in others people success, so please comment back something positive or further things that may help me! (Se Habla Espanol) Thanx!!!!

[atkinsgal08]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Welcome!

Do you have a copy of the book, Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002)?

Do you prepare all your own food?

[mosha_peshosha]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Hi thank you, yes I just finished reading the book and yes I prepare most of my food, but my mom is also starting the Diet with me so we both cook.

[sham]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Wish you success on your positive start.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

It's good to have two people doing it together!

[ADreamComeTrue]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Hi! Welcome to
I know how you are feeling right now, I am 19 years old and currently weigh 233, I'm 5 feet and 3 inches, and my goal weight 145, too. It is soo frustrating being young & fat, and that is why I plan to stick with the Atkins way of eating for the rest of my life, not only for my weight, but for my health, too! I am glad that your Mom is starting it with you, that way you can encourage each other along the way! The FAQ section here on ADBB has a lot of useful information too.
I wish you the best of luck with you and your Moms weight loss and any other goals that you and her may have!!

-Christie

[operation_get_thin]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Hi! i am just restarting as well, good luck!!!

[FindingChasity]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Good Luck on your success! I'm 18 and started my diet the 1st, too. My boyfriend and I are doing this together just like your mother and you. Hopefully it'll help us stick to it! (:

Have a good night.

[imagood1]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Welcome to you --

Read the book - the more you know about the plan and how it works the better you'll do. Plan your meals for a fews days so you have everything in your home and you won’t be tempted to eat something not allowed. Drink a minimum 64 ounces of pure water (nothing added), exercise and take a non-iron multivitamin daily. Look at the challenges to see if there is anything that interests you - start a journal, it's a great place to get everything out in the open, be accountable to yourself - you'll also meet some great people there! http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...journal-chats/. There’s something for everyone here!

Good luck!

[whereami]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Welcome to ADBB! One of the best articles I read yesterday which was soooo true and such an eye opener was an article by Eades. The jist of it was YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR MOUTH. He was talking about how people fall off the wagon and blame it on well my mom was in the hospital or my dad died -- while these are awful things they can not be controlled but you can CONTROL WHAT GOES IN YOUR MOUTH.

SO DONT LOSE CONTROL OF WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL.

Put this into perspective and remember it often and I hope you have a wonderful journey and I hope this helps you stay on target.

[mosha_peshosha]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Thank you I appreciate that.

[mosha_peshosha]

Re: 18 and Starting Atkis! (Hola)

Thank you ALL for your comments and support, I will keep in mind the tips yall have given me. Please feel free to e-mail me I am new to this and am not sure how to keep in contact with the people who respond.

-Mosha__Peshosha-