This is so not like me

[LaurenMarie]

So Im new to this. Oddly enough I started this because I needed something to give up for Lent. One of the girls I work with told me to give up starches, shes on the diet and she said that I would love it once I finally got into the swing of things. I really want to lose about 50lbs. Ive been trying to lose weight for a while now, with not much luck. I have been going to the gym every day and working out, I cut out soda, junk food, and fast food. I saw nothing. SO here I am, and this is so unlike me, Im very self consious about myself and my weight. So When I started this on Wendesday I took my measurements.
B- 42
W- 41
H- 43

Today...Sunday..4 days later, I measured again and have lost 4 in.

B- 41
W-39
H- 42


I was really happy about this and its good motivation to keep on, so I guess well see what happens next week.

[mitzimarie]

Re: This is so not like me

Hi, Lauren

Welcome to ADBB! I'm glad that you've found us.

Wow, your inches loss is fantastic!

Here at ADBB, we follow the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. Make sure to read it... in the mean time, I've put together a little info that will help you on your Atkins journey. Here is the link to it: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-new-read.html

Looking forward to hearing more from you.

[Peytonn]

Re: This is so not like me

me too... but it's a fact.. I'm fat... and I'm here to do something about it... once and for ALL!!

I even put my pic here this time.. to remind me just how fat i am!

lol.. glad you found us!

[imagood1]

Re: This is so not like me

Welcome -- hope you decide to make Atkins your lifestyle after lent is over. Make sure you eat the proper foods off the acceptable food list, drink a minimum of 64 ounces of pure water daily, exercise and take a good vitamin with no iron.

Continued good luck to you!

[LaurenMarie]

Re: This is so not like me

Thanks! Ive researched what foods I can eat and what I cant. Im reading the labels at the stores before i buy anything. I also have been drinking water like crazy before I started, I have a multi-vitamin I take and I have omega-3 that I take. I know one I start seeing the weight come off Im not gonna stop. I know I can do this!