Hello

[STEP150]

Hello, I am new to the forum but has visited several times. Tomorrow I am starting atkins and decided I needed you guys to get through this. My husband is great but he doesn't have a weight problem and can eat whatever he wants and never gain a pound. I am 33 years old and the mother of two boys I am currently at 210lbs and would like to get down to 150lbs to start. Please help me with my journey!!! :

[midnitestar26]

HI..and welcome to the board, you will find alot of good information on here to help you along...good luck to you in reaching your weight loss goals. :wave

[TWTMhomeschoolMom]

Hi Step150, ':wave'

Welcome to ADBB ':wave' ':wave' ':wave' ':wave' I'm the mom to 2 boys too.

Let us know how things are going --- Have you read DANDR recently? If not, reread chapters 1-11 to help you get started. I found the stickies at the top of the board really helpful too --- particularly the ones on what to eat during induction.

Glad to see ya here!!

[Moochiecat]

Hi and welcome!!

I trust you have your copy of DANDR, and you've read it thoroughly?

My bf is a stickboy as well(he weighs 118 with a very small frame), and can eat whatever he wants but oddly enough, his natural eating habits are very Atkin's'y, so we get along great on this way of eating!

Take some time to read the sticky's at the top of this forum ( and of each forum as you progress along)...they are chock full of very useful information..these are things that we've found to be tried and true.

Also, if you go up into your Profile, you can go into your signature and add your stats. See how mine are, with my age, height, gender, start weight/current weight/goal weight.

When you ask questions, this info will help us a LOT when we are answering you. :yes

[Peterlock]

Hi Step150, :wave

Welcome aboard!

I'm happy to know that after lurking around the site for a while you have made the decision to improve your life and you've taken a very important step by simply posting your note!

Atkins cannot only help you lose the weight it will improve every aspect of your physical and emotional well being - and these days there's no shortage of conclusive data that confirms that.

Just looking around the Board I'm sure you've seen some stunning, jaw dropping examples of how effective Atkins can be. So many people here have lost 25...50..100..200 pounds and absolutely reinvented themselves - all you need is commitment, determination and you'll succeed.

Make sure you have the most recent copy of "Dr Atkins New Diet revolution" known around here as DANDR - it's critical that you have the book, read it and use it as your guide and reference - without the book, which is really the explanation by Dr. Atkins of the what why and how that make this way of life work - failure is inevitable.

So avoid any pitfalls from the get go, read the book, print out the list of acceptable foods on Induction, hit the market and stock up on all the wonderful foods that are available to you during this phase of Induction.

You'll find warm, non judgmental support here, 24/7 365 days a year by people who belive in Atkins, themselves and - you.

Welcome!

Peter ha

[Isabeau]

Hi, and welcome. You'll find this a very supportive place. Part of Atkins is exercise and there are all sorts of exercise challenges for you to get involved in. Here's to your new journey!

[Buddrfly]

WELCOME TO THE BOARD! YOU'LL FIND ALL THE SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION U NEED, AND ANY TIME U FEEL LIKE GIVING UP...GO TO THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS FORUM AND JUMP-START THE MOTIVATION!!! GOOD LUCK :hug

[vharper]

Hello and Welcome to ha !!

There is a lot of awesome support here!! Can't wait to see your results soon!!

[Lori41]

Good Afternoon, Step! I just joined last week and from the suggestions here I've lost 4. I am so glad you are posting - everyone has something to offer - GREAT JOB!

[Elizellen]

Hello Step :wave
Welcome to our ha family.
You have come to the best place for support, advice and encouragement :hug