Just starting..10/05/09

[Tdholt]

Hello Everyone,
I'm Tom and im starting Induction tomorrow....Ill be honest i am a little scared.
I have been on a downward slope for over 10 years now, im 100 pounds over what i should be and have been smoking a pack a day for 22 years. I got divorced a year ago from a 18 year marrage and my life is a total wreck. I am tired of living like this So In the morning im getting up and quiting smoking and starting induction. Tomorrow starts the first day of my new life.

Here are my current pics i am 280lb





Wish me luck.

[Beatin'PCOS]

Good luck on your journey....I am also new-ish to Atkins, I am in the first stages of induction Good luck also with the no smoking....I quit 3 months ago....wow..what a difference.

Sometimes re-invention is the best cure all !

Remember......the mind is a powerful tool...lets use it to help us as opposed to hinder us! You can certainly achieve both quitting smoking and weight-loss.....just keep strong and keep your eye on your goals........Success is more about consistency than anything else...

You look like the kind of guy that can keep a deal with himself....no need to be scared...this one decision....and sticking to it....changes everything for you.

Best of luck to ya tom

[sallyseachange]

Hi Tom and thanks for posting your cool pics. You won't regret having them for comparison when you're a way down the line. That won't take too long if you follow the plan to a "T".

Stick with it and you'll find your life will improve, I'm sure. Now is the time for you to put the past behind you and look to the future.

Happy losing!

[Ohbehave007]

Love the pics...I stopped smoking in January of '08 and it wasn't as hard as everyone made it out to be. I know it has made a huge difference in my health. I might not have been smoking for as long as you but I know you can do it.

This board is great source of support and everyone is so loving and helpful. With this kind of support you will make it far.

Good luck!

[chadci]

Good luck!

[non1953]

Hi Tom! Welcome!
I am a Second Time Around person...so you KNOW it can be done and most of us have a slip here and there-You can do this! I gained back 20 pounds when I quit smoking in March of this year- I just put them down and said enough after 30+ years....the food was alot harder!

I stayed at my "then" goal weight for 4 years up to that point staying low carb MOST of the time- The cigs were a crutch that I gave up! Now I am going for the gold...and I WILL do it- YOU WILL TOO!

Stick with us! It is never easy but it is WORTH EVERY OUNCE!!!!

non

[Sd1136]

Hey Tom
welcome to the board
You will love it here, nice people, good advice
You can do this, nothing to be scared about.
The first week is rough, but stick with it.
I am not sure about stopping smoking and induction at same time,
wait a week for the smoking as the induction flu can be hard.
come here often to read and post
it helps
sandi

[wobblybits]

Hi Tom,
I started today too! You have nothing to be scared of, this board is great and people are really helpful here.
This is my second time round on the atkins and first time to be on this board.
In all fairness, I agree with Sandi re the smoking. Take one thing at a time.
Stay strong, visit here often and good luck!
Wobbly.

[Tomocracy]

everyone is rooting for you.

drink a lot of water haha.

It should be pretty neat to see your pictures by the end of week 2.

[tia211]

Good Luck Tom! You can do it!!!