Hi - Newbie from London, England

[Jimsmummy]

Hi Everyone
Really excited to find this forum - I'm day 1 of induction today and I am really looking forward to this change in my life!

I'm 44 (just) and a mom of 2, a 7 year old boy and an 8 month baby girl. I'm wanting to lose the weight I put on during my pregnancy last year. It has taken me this long to start doing something about losing weight as my partner was diagnosed with cancer a week before I gave birth and since then we have been through a whirlwind of operations and chemotherapy. He is doing so well and we have a good chance he will be cured, so the levels of stress are just dipping slightly and I feel I can take more care of myself now.

We are planning on taking a summer trip, although we haven't decided our destination yet, we love East Coast USA and I would love to be feeling fit and looking healthy by August.

My first goal is to lose 28lbs and review my wardrobe!
Great to meet you all

[sham]

Re: Hi - Newbie from London, England

Welcome.I am also from the UK(Birmingham).Sorry to hear about your hubis cancer and I can understand like you mentioned the stress etc related to the illness.I hope your hubi recovers well.
All the best with losing the weight for the holidays.It can be done as I lost 100lbs in nearly a year on the plan after having my 3rd boy.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Hi - Newbie from London, England

Welcome aboard!
If you follow the plan to the letter, you'll be feeling much slimmer and healthier by August, I'm willing to bet!
Sorry to hear about your hub but good news that he's doing so well. Sending lots of positive "good health" vibes across Europe to London!

[liv]

Re: Hi - Newbie from London, England

Welcome Jimsmummy. That is a beautiful avatar you have there.
Sorry to hear about all you have gone through but glad to hear things are sounding better. Good luck on Atkins. Post often. We are here for support.

[Browneyedmelly]

Re: Hi - Newbie from London, England

I too wish you very well....I hope things get even better for you....

[KITTYKATZ]

Re: Hi - Newbie from London, England

Hi, I'm also from London and started last week!
Good luck with Atkins, and I hope everything works out with your husband's illness.

[Jimsmummy]

Re: Hi - Newbie from London, England

Thanks for your messages - it is so nice not to be alone doing this, my first day has been great and although I have a slight headache now I'm tired as it is nearly 10:30pm and I've been up since 7am with my baby and it has been a busy day. I haven't had any sugar cravings which has surprised me a bit and I'm just finishing up my day's water before bed. I'm also writing a journal for myself so I can track my thoughts and feelings and what I've eaten. I'm looking forward to watching my baby "pod" disappear in front of my eyes

[imagood1]

Re: Hi - Newbie from London, England

Welcome to you -- I wish you much success! So sorry to hear about your husband - hopefully he is doing well and you'll have a great time on holiday!!

If you need any support we're here to help each other! Glad to hear you are drinking water -- I run the water challenge if you would like to join us! Take care.