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Hi all I am new and I am 28 years old. I weigh in at 320 lbs as of right now. I am going to be starting my new way of life in about a week. I have already switched a few things like my sodas. I went from regular diet drinks to Diet Rite drinks. I got divorced about a year ago from a very bad marriage of 9 years. I gained alot of weight from him telling me I was fat all the time, but funny thing is he was bigger than me lol. Anyways I found a wonderful guy and he treats me like a queen. He is smaller than me and I never thought I could be with a smaller man. I am still insecure about my body in front of him, but I know he loves me. I finally feel like I can do this and lose weight for myself. I also want children and haven't had any yet. I also have PCOS and I have been told by friends if I lose like as little as 5% of my body weight I will increase my chances of fertility. I know its not going to be easy, but I finally have someone who isn't calling me names and who believes in me enough and won't always say you can't lose weight.
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Doing this for me and my future children. TTC for 9 years now
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Henry!!!
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Hey Amanda!!!
Welcome!
If you need some help, ask away!!!!
Are you reading the book Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002?259/206/149
Start 8/10/09
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9,10,11,12,01,02,03Water
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Welcome to ADBB!J.
"Your life will never change until you change your choices."
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Welcome, Amanda!"Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
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Welcome Amanda - you have a great attitude! I wish you well - and look forward to seeing your progress!!
Henry sounds like a great guy!sigpic
50/F/5'7" * ANA Start 2/1/09 * ADBB Start 9/2/09
Journal http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journey.html
Weight Loss Afghan http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ss-afghan.html
May Challenges: Squats 700/2000 ~ Situps 630/1600 ~ Pushups 210/600 ~ Lunges 210/400 ~ Petronas Twin Towers 176/190 ~Miles 27/120 ~ Strength Training 90/250 ~ Route 66 Illinois 178/250
Mini-goals:
240lbs - 4/9/2009
230lbs - 9/24/2009
220lbs -
Size 16 -
BMI 30 -
Get Wedding Ring off finger !
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Originally posted by mission to lose View PostHey Amanda!!!
Welcome!
If you need some help, ask away!!!!
Are you reading the book Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002?
hi thank you. im not reading the book I actually cant afford it lol. I have been doing alot of reading online and go to the site where you can watch vids and stuff not sure if we are allowed to say sites on here.Doing this for me and my future children. TTC for 9 years now I Henry!!!
www.myspace.com/amandababy231981Comment
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Doing this for me and my future children. TTC for 9 years now I Henry!!!
www.myspace.com/amandababy231981Comment
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Doing this for me and my future children. TTC for 9 years now I Henry!!!
www.myspace.com/amandababy231981Comment
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thank you Henry is a wonderful guy. I know he will help me out in my journey. I can't wait to start losing. My first goal is to get to 299.Originally posted by barrnone View PostDoing this for me and my future children. TTC for 9 years now I Henry!!!
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Take it one day at a time...be patient, you will be rewarded! Good luck.sigpic
50/F/5'7" * ANA Start 2/1/09 * ADBB Start 9/2/09
Journal http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journey.html
Weight Loss Afghan http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ss-afghan.html
May Challenges: Squats 700/2000 ~ Situps 630/1600 ~ Pushups 210/600 ~ Lunges 210/400 ~ Petronas Twin Towers 176/190 ~Miles 27/120 ~ Strength Training 90/250 ~ Route 66 Illinois 178/250
Mini-goals:
240lbs - 4/9/2009
230lbs - 9/24/2009
220lbs -
Size 16 -
BMI 30 -
Get Wedding Ring off finger !
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>>im not reading the book I actually cant afford it>>
Try the library.
And you can often find them a used book stores or thrift shops.J.
"Your life will never change until you change your choices."
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For the book, definitely try a Goodwill or similar thrift store, or a used bookstore. I got the book and a pocket carb gram counter at my local used bookstore for pennies on the dollar, literally! There's also eBay, Amazon, and maybe even Craigslist?
I can't stress enough how important it is to read the book and really understand it...it's definitely been a big part of my success so far. My copy is underlined, dog-eared, and ragged...I turn to it almost every day
I didn't read the book the first time I "did Atkins" and ended up gaining back most of what I lost. I wasn't getting my nutrients, veggies, water...I lost weight, but not the right way. Doing this properly, as it was written by Dr. Atkins, will provide you with a healthy and balanced diet and lifestyle, PLUS the fabulous weight loss benefits. The book teaches you not only how to lose, but to do it for LIFE!
Until you get a copy, there are plenty of "stickies" here to read, and people who are glad to answer your questions...
StephanieI will ONLY weigh once per week! I will refer to DANDR 2002 and this forum when I have questions. I will revel in new recipes, new clothes, and the new feeling of being happy in my skin. I will hold myself accountable to do this the right way, without excuses, because I know that Atkins is the best thing for my health and happiness. I. Will. Succeed!
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I think it's great you are trying this! I had a similar situation with my ex-husband (calling me fat, etc.), and began dropping weight as soon as the relationship was over. I think I was doing a lot of stress-eating, and have begun feeling better about myself and more motivated to lose weight without someone putting me down all the time! Keep it up!Ann
32 years old
5'5"
1st Goal: 150 lbs - Met 4/27/10
2nd Goal: 140 lbs
3rd Goal: 130 lbs
4th Goal: 125 lbsComment
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