Happy 3rd Anniversary ADBB! From Tabekat

[tabekat]

Happy 3rd Anniversary ADBB!!!! Newbies - Take a moment to read the Anniversay posts - Some great stuff going on at the ADBB today!

Just think, in one year, its going to be you thanking the ADBB for a great year!

I love the ADBB. Without you, this would have been a lonely and a difficult year and I probably would not have suceeded on Atkins. With you, I have found peace of mind.

I have lost 50 pounds.

I have thrown away my diabetic medication.

I live a guilt free life.

I no longer worry about the weight going up and up and up year after year.

I am impervious to junk food and drive ins and binges.

I never get on the scale unless I'm at the doctors because I just don't care what I weigh anymore!!!!

I'm wearing a loose size 16 and headed down to a 14.

I love my body and we enjoy our life experiences together.

My moods have stabalized. I no longer cope with constant ups and downs.

(And I'm no longer ashamed to get on top! ))

I have looked back at my original posts today and they brought a smile. Especially the posts in the depression forum. I have changed so much. Atkins and the ADBB pulled me out of my depression. Its like reading about a different person. I'm so grateful.

There is no possible way I can remember to thank everyone who helped me through my first year on Atkins. For those I skipped, forgive me. Everyone at the ADBB is family.

I'd like to personally thank the following people.

Moochie Cat - For honest communication, humor, and great support. For not taking any newbie BS from me!
I hear people complain when the moderators are strict, but I know for myself that had I not been pushed to take induction all the way, I would not have found the success I did. For endless regurgitation. (heh, heh)

I really appreciate the volunteer moderators who put the truth out there, even if it means someone may not like their advice.

Canuck - For helping newbies in the diabetic forum and for dedicating a button to me! (I'll take a pork chop over glucophage any day!) Canuck is fun and gives EXTROIDINARY service to others.

Cleochatra - For humor and friendship and heart and honesty. What a wonderful human being you are!
For always telling the exact truth.

Peterlock - For everything - now where the heck have you gotten to? For giving up cigs! I love you!!!!

Elizellen - For inspiration, wise posting, always giving service to others. And gently, not a sledgehammer like me.

DesertThorn - For friendship and for caring enough to check up on me.

2big4mysize - For scientific expertise, wise posting, never ending service to others - may we never take you for granted.

Perry - For your endless and often thankless service to others on this board - for saying no but in a nice way. lol..

Richt - For your magnificent service to others on the board - You are nice - really nice! Yummy pics!

Kent - Your pics are astonishing, but its your dedication to the ADBB that keeps us seeing those pics. Thank you!
IrishIrish - For inspiration and service to others. Where are you dear one?

SugarfreeSheila - For inspiration and service to others.
Great website and recipes - especially to refer the skeptical younger generation to. Your advice is really
good for kids with eating disorders too.

Bikergoddess - For always sharing something wise and unusual beyond the ordinary. For using real life examples to demonstrate a point. I admire that.

There was a superfit gentleman who gave me advice on what vitamins to take for diabetes. I don't remember who he was, but I sure appreciate the valuable advice.

Papajack - For the most inspiring pics and hilarious documentation of an Atkins journey ever.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=1374 (Free Advice (and worth every dime you spent on it))

Becky Sue - For kind words of support
Isabeau - For kind words of support
ThickRick - For kind words of support
jimmie 48 - For kind words of support
Gala - For kind words of support
LadyinRed - For kind words of support
sallyseachange - For kind words of support
allierw26 - For kind words of support
DebbietheHugBug - For kind words of support
wannabethintoo - For kind words of support
ditien - For kind words of support
goin2bgood - For kind words of support
lowcarbing4ever - For kind words of support
matawguro - For kind words of support
slimndown - For kind words of support
Analog6 - For kind words of support
softnred - For kind words of support
mamaYamo - For kind words of support
Laurenfra - For kind words of support
Betty - For kind words of support
Vharper - For kind words of support
MotherofGizmo - For kind words of support
Bren - For kind words of support
Toad - For kind words of support
Tired of Chub - For kind words of support
penniedo - For kind words of Support
artangel - For kind words of Support
changing - For kind words of Support
Coop2004 - For kind words of Support
Elleth - For kind words of Support
JohnMD - For kind words of Support
not2late - For kind words of Support
elleth - For kind words of Support

Barbde - For great pics and service to the ADBB
dreamof143 - For great pics and service to the ADBB
iyammamaschke - For great pics and service to the ADBB - for documenting every step of the Atkins journey.

ttdriver - For great pics, exercise inspiration, and constant service to the ADBB

pockets - For a good journal and friendship

spazzyhilo and sylvestersublime - for being the best daughters any mother could wish for.

To Tabekat - my best friend and the love of my life.
I thank you - for not giving up and going back to carb junking.

I will never go back to carb junking.
I'm an Atkineer forever!

[Desertthorn]

Your so supportive to everyone. Thanks Taby

[cleochatra]

Tabekat-- I love you, girl! You know it. Thanks so much for the undeserved but kind words. If there's someone who can put it out there and crack me up at the same time with your biting wit, it's you. I'm blessed to know you. And seeing your success, even moreso! I missed you while you were away something fierce. I think you're wunnerful.

[Richt]

What a great post! Thanks for sharing.

Rich

[ladyinred]

Back atcha sweet Tabikat!!!

[SugarFreeSheila]

Tabecat, thank you for saying such nice things to everyone and to me. I'm so sorry I missed this post until today!

[dotsamantha]

That was wonderful!