First Week Pic

[Chipster67]

Well I'm normally a LURKER.. One that sits in the back, looking at the boards, Saying WOW and OMG under my breath at all the success.
I started Atkins on Wednesday at 316lbs. This is not my heaviest, but darn close. So far I'm down to 311lbs. Yeah my first 5lbs.
I figured I'd better start this journey by adding a starting picture.

This was taken this afternoon at the Zoo.

I'll update pictures as I get them taken.

Here's one I just took this AM. Kinda hard to take a picture of yourself with a fast timer YIKES. But this was the best I could do. Next time will use the wifes fingers to make it happen.

8-19-2009 301lbs this AM.


Chip

[sarbirus]

Hey chip there is some courage!

I too have been lurking on here for a couple of weeks... And I too have been saying WOW... OMG and more!

I am currently 286 lbs and am due to start Atkins on the 1st of August, I am spending the rest of this week reading the book (and 3 other Atkins ones I just bought) and clearing out the food in the kitchen.

The main thing thats holding me back is knowing what to get to have as lunches at work... So I have this week to work that out.

On the 1st I plan on having some pictures taken and seeing as you had the guts, I have promised myself I have no excuses!

Well done, you have taken the first step, I look forward to watching your progress

[imagood1]

Hi and welcome Chipster -- there is no reason to hide in the shadows, we don't bite (unless you need a little tough love along the way!!). Congratulations on your first 5 -- you won't believe how good you'll start feeling and how easy this will be for you.

Continued good luck to you!!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Chipster! You won't regret posting a "before" pic. It's great to compare when you get further down the Atkins road.
Congrats on your first 5 lbs lost!

[Ohbehave007]

I too was a lurker, but it only lasted a few days...now I am a full blown addict! Haha! Good luck on your journey!

[ptina]

you are looking good! good luck!

[Chipster67]

Thank you all for your welcomes.. Will keep you up to date on status. But so far so good..

Chip

[Eama]

Congrats on the first five pounds.
And welcome aboard!

[MyMusclesFellDown]

Conratulations! I am new to the boards as well and know how great and encouraging it is to see the before and afer pics. I hope to see yours when you get to where you want to be. Good luck!

[Buddrfly]

Originally Posted by Chipster67

Well I'm normally a LURKER.. One that sits in the back, looking at the boards, Saying WOW and OMG under my breath at all the success.
I started Atkins on Wednesday at 316lbs. This is not my heaviest, but darn close. So far I'm down to 311lbs. Yeah my first 5lbs.
I figured I'd better start this journey by adding a starting picture.

This was taken this afternoon at the Zoo.

I'll update pictures as I get them taken.

Chip

Howdy Chip! Thank goodness you gave up lurkin and decided to jump on the band wagon! Good luck, much continued success, and prepare yourself for the huge transformations ahead