Hey everyone

[xxcoolrollinxx]

I didnt know if i should like put this in a intro part or something but thought i'd do it here
My names Matt ... i just started the diet Tuesday ...I kinda lost my book lol but im going off the knowledge that i learned from it
Im 17 years old ... in my Junior year of Highschool ...
Right now Im 300lbs and 5'10 ... yeah def very unhealthy
Im trying to lose around 120lbs before my senior year
I have been working out for an hour everyday and eating everything right
Would it be possible ?
Thanks everybody

[Elizellen]

hi Matt
Welcome to our ADBB family

Congratulations on making the decision to eat healthily at your age Many of us wish we had had the good sense to tackle our weight problems earlier in our lives like you are doing.

I am not familiar with the school system in USA enough to know how long you have till you reach your senior year but I know that if you keep up the good work you have started on by eating according to Atkins and exercising that you will be a much fitter, healthier and slimmer young man by the time you get there

[xxcoolrollinxx]

well thank you very much
ive been reading up alot
School starts up here in Indiana in August

[sillygirl]

Hey Matt! I'm glad you found the teen forum! People around here have been trying to get it going, so I hope they will chime in to welcome you!

Wonderful decision to come to the board, and to eat Atkins style! You should try to find your book, it's so informative! In the meantime you can look around the board, in the induction forum etc, and ask any questions you want. People are always so helpful around here.

[Twilight]

Heya, Matt. =)

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I would have replied sooner but I've been away from the forum for almost 2 months.

I'm a Junior in highschool, too! How fun! Senior year, I know, seems pretty far away.
I'm gonna be really honest, though. Losing 120 by the start of next term is pretty unlikely. Not impossible! No, it's possible! You should see some of the amazing stories that are floating around here. O_O It's just... astounding how quickly some people drop weight.

I'm just going to say now: Atkins is an amazing way of eating. It's really effective. I promise that you'll lose a significant amount by the time August rolls around. Whether you've reached your goal or not by that time, it's impossible to say. I wish you the best of luck, though!

Please, visit often. There aren't nearly enough of us teens around.

Oh! And drink water every day. A lot of water. Trust me, it helps!

See you around!
Vic

[smartfatty]

Really, I have the same goal as you, except going from 7th grade into 8th. The best thing in the world for me would be to come back in august (IN here too) and have none of my friends recognize me. Even if they do (and they might or might not, probably 50-50 chance depending on how i lose weight) this diet is definitely helping me take charge of my health.

Good luck!!!

Current weight: 226
Mini-goal: 215
Diet goal: get through the 14-day induction

[xxcoolrollinxx]

well it looks like im back .. lost a few pounds and broke down and went back to my bad ways till last week .. still at the weight i started at .. shooting for 180-200 .. started wednesday .. wish me luck

[Elizellen]

Welcome back, Matt

How is it going for you?

[Porcelain]

I know it is hard to start but once you get started, your hunger will decrease a lot. You can do this, but if you want to reach your goal by the time you graduate, it is good that you start now. We will be here to help you, just post often!

[xxcoolrollinxx]

its going good so far .. been keeping the carbs under 20g's a day .. im a senior now and only have till may to lose some weight .. im still shooting for 200lbs but i know thats a big goal