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Hello out there.
I'm 38 years old and started Atkins 5 weeks ago. I was healthy & fit until I reached 21 & met my husband. I began steadily gaining weight no matter how hard I tried to lose. The most I ever lost was 25lbs on a diet pill that caused me to become a complete rhymes with witch. Because of my weight, I missed both my 10 & 20yr high school reunions. I was ashamed of myself. My husband has always been loving & caring and has never been critical of my weight. I guess I'm critical enough for the both of us. Our daughter turned 4 this year & I got a good hard look at myself in some pictures. None were flattering. So since hubby had some weight to lose too, we decided to go on Atkins together. I cleaned out our entire pantry & the fridge and restocked with only Atkins friendly foods.
When we began, I weighed 258.6. My goal is to be between 140-150 by the time I turn 40. That gives me about 1 1/2 yrs to accomplish this.
It's been 5 weeks. So far, I've been following 100% and started walking on week 3. I'm greatful that I can still walk at a brisk pace & manage 1 mile every (week)day at lunch. I can do it in 18-20 minutes.
I am having a heck of a time losing though. I hope that this site will provide help, direction & encouragement from other women who have gone before me & met their goals.
Peace!
I'm 38 years old and started Atkins 5 weeks ago. I was healthy & fit until I reached 21 & met my husband. I began steadily gaining weight no matter how hard I tried to lose. The most I ever lost was 25lbs on a diet pill that caused me to become a complete rhymes with witch. Because of my weight, I missed both my 10 & 20yr high school reunions. I was ashamed of myself. My husband has always been loving & caring and has never been critical of my weight. I guess I'm critical enough for the both of us. Our daughter turned 4 this year & I got a good hard look at myself in some pictures. None were flattering. So since hubby had some weight to lose too, we decided to go on Atkins together. I cleaned out our entire pantry & the fridge and restocked with only Atkins friendly foods.
When we began, I weighed 258.6. My goal is to be between 140-150 by the time I turn 40. That gives me about 1 1/2 yrs to accomplish this.
It's been 5 weeks. So far, I've been following 100% and started walking on week 3. I'm greatful that I can still walk at a brisk pace & manage 1 mile every (week)day at lunch. I can do it in 18-20 minutes.
I am having a heck of a time losing though. I hope that this site will provide help, direction & encouragement from other women who have gone before me & met their goals.
Peace!
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