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    Just joining here is a hard thing for me as I don't tell people my weight..ever..and making myself face it is tough.

    I have spent the last year not caring about what I ate at all. I already had a weight problem - have had my entire life - but this last year has been really bad. I added 50 pounds to my already overweight body. It was easy to deny. There was no scale in my house. I still wear the same size clothes - tighter, but the same size.

    I had started feeling tired all the time. My feet and ankles would swell as I worked all day at the computer. I decided to try Atkins 4 days ago.

    The first day...no lie...the swelling was gone. THAT alone was enough to make me say that this is where I belong. I bought a scale and weighed myself the second day and was devastated at the number staring back at me. I had crossed a critical line. I can't ignore it anymore.
    GottaLoseIt2010
    48/F
    S/C/G
    310/303/160



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    Re: Hello everybody

    Welcome to ADBB
    Sounds like you are a perfect fit here. You know you have to change and you are doing it. Good for you.
    Hope to see you around the board a lot
    Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

    May Challenges 2010
    Push-ups: 450/800
    Abs: 850/1900
    Squats: 650/1200
    Lunges: 500/1000
    Strength: 490/1200
    Running: 50/100 km


    2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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    • #3
      Re: Hello everybody

      Welcome to the boards!

      I gained weight more-or-less steadily over 30 years - for the first 20, I yo-yo dieted - then declared that I would never diet again! For 10 years - I didn't. I ate what I wanted and didn't exercise very much (or on-and off...yo-yo exercising, I guess).
      Then I got weighed unexpectedly when I was being fit for new orthotic inserts (for foot pain). I nearly fainted when I saw the number on the scale! That is when I decided to do this...and it is the best decision I have ever made...I feel SO MUCH better! You are not alone!
      Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009


      Milestones:ozers6p4
      240 - University grad weight - Met July 29, 2009
      213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009
      Onederland - Met December 23rd, 2009
      180 - High School grad weight - Met May 5, 2010
      163 - No longer obese______
      136 - No longer overweight (yes, I know this is lower than my goal weight)



      Left-Apr/09 Right-Dec/09

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      • #4
        Re: Hello everybody

        Welcome!! Glad to hear you are already seeing results by eating this way! It's amazing how swelling and stiffness can be gone overnight!

        There is a group called the Century Club - for those who have more 100 pounds to loose, there are some wonderful people there who love to help each other. The rest of us are also here to help you -- that's the great thing about this board - we're all here for the same reason so this is a great place to be.

        If you haven't read the book I suggest you do - it will get you on the right path for success. Check Linda's site for wonderful recipes: Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Recipes. Drink a minimum of 64 ounces pure water daily, exercise and take a vitamin w/o iron.

        Good luck to you. If you need anything let us know!
        Carole
        _____________________
        May Water 130oz daily
        7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge



        DON'T FORGET.....DRINK YOUR WATER TODAY
        Join us for the May Water Challenge!


        PLEASE


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        • #5
          Re: Hello everybody

          Welcome to the board!

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          • #6
            Re: Hello everybody

            welcome to the board...Yes I agree with Carole, there are wonderful caring people here, that I have learned tons from and still do...Even though my scale said over 400 pounds, I didnt think I looked that bad, until the blood pressure was sky high, and I saw a picture of myself.. OMG I looked at it for days making sure it was me.. anyway don't think its a hard thing, I do not tell anyone my weight either, just here and no one has made fun of me..just take it day by day and you will be fine... Wishing you well and much success...

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            • #7
              Re: Hello everybody

              Welcome to the board!
              "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

              -- Theodore Roosevelt

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