Second Time Around

[mandy1980]

This will be my second time on atkins, I did this 5 yrs ago and lost my way lol.
I was going to start April 1st but if I wait any longer it wont happen. So here it is March 29th and Day 1. I hope to make some carb buddies on here and get some great recipes and advice.

[Jennyxxx]

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HI Mandy
Same for me !
I did Atkins in 2005 - with great results .. and I am restarting today too.
I got all my 'atkins' shopping on Saturday - and purposely tried some trousers on in a very cruelly lit changing room yesterday ..... just to make sure I won't fall off the wagon for a while!
Good luck!

Jen

[chinadoll]

Re: Second Time Around

Welcome both of you. Linda's low carb recipe site is wonderful and we have some good recipes right here at ADBB too.

[Woo]

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Hi Mandy
I'm with you and Jenny, I restarted last Friday. I lost 37lbs on the Atkins plan in 2008/09 and I loved the comments I got from people and the buzz of being a UK size 12 and just feeling great when I looked in the mirror. Nothing can beat that feeling. I gave in to peer pressure from people around who don't understand the low carb lifestyle since last Sept (how stupid am I?) and have put on all but 14lbs of my original weight.

So this time around it's for me and me only! I threw out my old size 16 clothes and I have absolutely no wish to use my hard earned money buying any more of them!! So if you want a low carb buddie, there's one here waiting for you

Use this site for support, recipes and as an outlet for your good and bad times. You won't find anyone here that hasn't been there and done it and it's such an inspiration to know that we are all here for the same reason.

love to hear from you
Sue (London)

[Amber_Girl79]

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Hello Mandy! I along with you and Jenny and Woo am just starting out all over again! Last year I dropped 60lbs in less then three months! So here I am again! Let's all do this together and watch ourselves "melt" before summer!!

[Jennyxxx]

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Hi Sue Hi Amber!!

It's great to have some 'travel mates'!
I am from the UK but have been living in Italy for nearly 30 years..
My only tiny complaint is that there is absolutely nothing here you can buy which is low carb - and you all know how Italians love their food!
But the sun is finally starting to shine and YES .. we want to melt the inches away!
I use Fitday for my calculations because, even if I think I know things off by heart .. I am often surprised how hidden carbs manage to creep in and count quite considerably.

Let's all keep in touch - It will make everything easier and more fun I am sure!!
Have a great day all..

Jen