Hi, I'm Eliza and I live in South Florida. My BF and I started Atkins in mid. January '09 and have seen great results so far! I've lost 40, he's lost 70! We both do a little exercise, me mostly on the wii fit and wii active. During the day, I mostly sit at the computer doing architectural drawings. During the weekends I sit in front of a torch melting glass into beads for jewelry. So, I sit A LOT! Years of sitting had me in size 20 and 22 and we finally said enough is enough! As of today, I am down 41lbs to 189 and this past week I had to buy new jeans and they are size 14! I must say everyone's stories and before/during/after photos are an added inspiration. I posted mine as well in that same section.
My goal is to lose 100lbs. That would put me at 130. I don't think I've been that low since middle school (I was always a little heavy). I have set a mini goal of 165 for Christmas. 165 is the weight at which I am no longer Obese in terms of BMI. I only get to visit my family up North at Christmas, so I want to surprise them with a 65lb. loss. It's only 24lbs away and I will try my hardest.
I look forward to meeting you all and reading stories and recipes!
My before and during photos are here ---
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...1lbs-down.html (Newbie slowly shrinking away - 41lbs down)