Starting over for the 3rd and FINAL TIME

[mistie]

Hi all my name is Misty and first and foremost above all I am a mother of a 6 year old little boy who has Aspergers. For those of you unfamiliar w/ the term he is on the Autism Spectrum-he truely is a blessing and is making this LONG journey I am about to embark on a WELL WORTH trip and challenge I lost 86lbs in 5 months on Atkins in 2002 I met my now hubby in 2003 and we had our son Braden and I gained all of what I lost and then some w/ that pregnancy. I have since attempted Atkins several times and failed just could not stick to it AT ALL. I realize I am getting older at 32 going to be 33 and I am starting to fell the effects of weight on my body something I never really felt prior to this I have been heavy my whole life and never had the aches and pains and just overall "not feeling well" on a daily basis. I now know something HAS GOT to be done and NOW so I am BACK ALL and ready for the challenge. I know anything is possible with will and determination and especially with the help of my many low carb friends

[Mick2360]

Re: Starting over for the 3rd and FINAL TIME

Hi Mistie, You are in the right place. There is a lot of help and encouragement here. I think you will find everything you need to encourage you in a positive direction. As for being a parent, what a job and what a joy. There are many ways to work with asperger's children and I have met several parents who have 'out experted' the experts!

You have a big assignment but your post hints at a strong heart that is up to the challenge. I'm glad you found us and wish you the very best in this new undertaking.

PS: Get the Book!

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: Starting over for the 3rd and FINAL TIME

Hey hey Misty! Welcome back for good!

Yep--after 30 things start hurting in a way they never did in our 20s! Just wait til you get to your 40s....that's when the eyes and memory go! He he

Hey, if you need a buddy to chit chat with, I'm game. I'm on OWL rung 1, and plan on staying for a bit until I feel that I've got a handle on it, so I'm not that far ahead of you.

[mistie]

Re: Starting over for the 3rd and FINAL TIME

THANKS GUYS I ALREADY feel better see I started actually 5 days ago at 363.2 and weighed today at 358.6 so in a short time I have lost although I am retaining some water still my legs look a little puffy I need to exercise but dealing w/ a heel spur that is KILLING me I am only walking about 15 min then I have to stop because of my dang foot and standing at work for 8 hours dont help. Also I do have the old version of Atkins- have read and reread many times speed reader though=) So anyways yes I AM SERIOUS especially for myself and my son but also the na-sayers in my life who believe I should just get Gastric I WILL NOT I did it before and can do it again. Once again THANKS for your replys much appreciated and welcomed I am very excited to get on here daily and read and learn adn fill everyone in on my daily meals and exercise and only weigh once a wekk isnt that what ppl say???? I do however need to reconize portion control but am def feeling like I am in ketosis I am losing my hunger quickly and the sugary treats my son and hubby eat are not as bothersome I bust out w/ the diet rite and a little heavy cream and convince myself mine tastes better=) THANKS GUYS

[sham]

Re: Starting over for the 3rd and FINAL TIME

Welcome to the board Mistie!