Hello... Here I am. Again.

[crazy_baby1916]

Hi! My name is Rachel and this is about my hundreth go round with trying to change my lifestyle. I was a member of this board a few years ago under a different name. I'm ready to start over.

I am a 30 year old mother and wife, with a full time job and a full calendar. I've blown up like a birthday balloon over the years and I am tired. Tired of being tired, worn out, depressed, unmotivated, cranky, tired of letting life go by... I have hit rock bottom, I'm up against the brick wall. If I continue living this way I'll die by the time I'm 50! I want to be healthy. I want to feel good. I want to live a contented life. I am so TIRED of the way I am living! I want to run, jump, play, be able to STAY AWAKE during the day! I want to look forward to more in life than a McDonalds run (supersize, please)! I am tired of thinking about food every second of the day! I am sick of telling my kids I am too tired to play with them. Getting out of the car has become somewhat difficult for me! That's not right!

I need help. I need motivation and I need guidance, and I need FRIENDS who are going through this same thing, and who UNDERSTAND. I need someone to go through this with! I want to change my way of life so bad I can't stand it. I want to be healthy and happy and full of energy! But I just can't do this alone! I am thankful to any who have read this, please, send me a message. Let's become friends and help eachother!

Thanks a bunch,
Rachel

[chinadoll]

Re: Hello... Here I am. Again.

Welcome crazy baby. We are all here to support you. I usually find that I bond with folks who are newcomers at the same time as me, so we kind of find our way together. I am sure you will find some weight loss buddies to keep tabs. Posting in the Journals area is good for that too. We all keep an eye on each other there.

[blueberrylady]

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Welcome back to the ADBB!

Atkins is the answer to your problems because it takes away the cravings, gives you energy and lets you see that life is worth living again. We will be here for you!

[Desertthorn]

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LOL, Maybe we should start a 100th time around club. I'll be right there with ya.

[imagood1]

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Welcome back to Atkins!!

Exercise, take a non-iron vitamin and drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water. Check Linda's recipe site - it will help keep you from eating the same thing over and over -- http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html.

Also many people start a journal to keep track of themselves. It’s also a great place to meet new people http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/journal-chats/.

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck

[chibelly]

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I know how you feel! Food was never an issue for me until i quit smoking. It took 3 years of trying to quit smoking. When i finally did it i started craving soda and sweets. So i spent the last 7 years going up up up. Every time i would battle my weight down 20 pounds i would gain it back plus some more twice as fast as i lost it.

I am 34 and im tired of spending my whole day thinking about what im eating. It used to be the same way with cigarettes. I would spend 24 hours thinking about not smoking, while i was smoking i was thinking about not smoking

Good Luck!

[Georgiana]

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Welcome back, Rachel!