New Member here! Hello Everyone!

[Marzipan]

Thanks to cleo...here I am. She and I met on another board. She has encouraged me to join here. My DH and I are beginning Stage 1 (Induction) in about 10 days. Once we get back from vacation, THAT's IT! We're sheding the pounds. Between us, I'd say we have 300 pounds to lose. Man, just seeing that number scares me. To think, our cat is brave enought to sleep under the bed with us on it!!!!

I'd like to have one of those cute weight measuing tools under my siggy...how can I get one of those? I don't want to share my actual weight...but I'd love to measure the pounds as they melt away.

I have done something similar before, in preparation for Weight Loss Surgery that never came to be. My diet consisted of two 120 calorie protein shakes and 1 lean meat and veggie meal per day. All the sugar free jello I could stand...did you know that if you eat enough, jell-o doesn't change colors in the digestive system? I thought I had blown an artery!!!

Anyway, the worst part of the enitre thing was the first two days. I remember the "flu". It was an illness like none I had ever experienced. I am not looking forward to those days. However, I do know that after those days are done, it's smooth sailing from there...well, almost. Knowing that From January 12th to February 16th I lost 45 lbs made up for the sick feelings.

I don't expect THAT much of a loss so quickly (it was physician monitored weekly for the WLS), but I have to remember that I can do it.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all, leaning on you for support, and eventually giving encouragement to those who need it.

Marzipan

P.S. What's up with the "Increase Size" and "Decrease Size" under the text box here? Aren't we all here to "Decrease Size"?

[cleochatra]

Hee hee! Awww... you had me looking for the sizing thing, and you're just razzing. You're such a smarty! I'm so glad you're here!

You'll get that flu again, but the good news is it's for good and not for evil.

No need to share weight! It's your business, and we're here to just say "woohoo!" and "Way to decrease size, marzipan!"

I can't wait to see the two of you become lesser people. {{{marzipan}}}

[TNDeb2]

Cleo is always right just in case you haven't noticed. You will not be disappointed. I have been on the board for about three weeks. It has literally changed my life and given me the support system that I had been lacking in past attempts. I'm now on week six (the longest time I have lasted on a healthier way of eating in ten years). My DH and I are both also doing this together. It is so great to plan our meals together and go shopping together. It really has brought us closer together. We both weigh in and record our weight in a notebook (however, being a woman I only list the lbs. lost and he will never see my weight until of course it gets less than his then I'll tell him. Hey it's a girls perogative. Isn't it? ) Just wanted to welcome you and say good luck and the best advice I can give if you do experience Induction flu is to drink lots and lots of water.

[size8hereIcome]

Hi, I'm so glad to have you here with us. This board really does help with weight loss success. There are always people here to answer your questions-almost immediately. You get so much encouragement and if you have a bad day you can have a lot of people to help you out! I know I couldn't do it without this board!

[Isabeau]

Hi and welcome! Dust off your DANDR (Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, we use the 2002 edition around here) and give it a re-read. I think you'll find this a very supportive place to be. Enjoy your vacation! See you when you get back.

[FunkyFabDiva]

Hello, and congrats on making up your mind.