Got my butt back here again.

[hey_nelson]

Hey Everyone, I'm back. Not a threat at all.
I left almost a year ago when I could not financially keep up with specifics of the Atkins WOE. Things are just a bit better now and I'm back.

I do have some health concerns now as well. I've been diagnosed with systemic Lupus and i'm taking steroids (prednisone) for it which has given me some bloat but the rest of me is just fat. But on a good note, I also have not had a soda to drink in almost 8 months.

When i left so long ago, I threw my scale away so I really don't know how much i've gained, I just know I'm larger and uncomfortable. I'm back into a 3x in clothes and I'm not happy about that.

Today I started with 3 soft boiled eggs. My lunch was 3 polish sausage links with some cheese, and some crystal lite. And for dinner its some leftover turkey soup I made from leftovers, onion, celery, cabbage and some choyte squash. I've got to drink more water instead of iced teas.
I'm going to find my old water bottle and get that going tomorrow.

Just wanted to stop by and tell you I'm back and I need your support. I have picked the weakest time of the year for me to come back but heck, I this and the support this place gives.

patty

[Debie]

Welcome back Patty.


Things that helped me back in July when I started -

Drink lots of water - at least 64 ounces a day
Join some of the challenges on the board
Read the 2002 version of the book
Veggies from the acceptable list are very important
Log your food (fitday is good) - helps you see if you are meeting your Fat/Protein/Carbs - 65%/30%/5%


Good luck and post often, it does help

[Chicklady]

Welcome back Patty There's no time like the present!

[Outback Jess]

Hey girl, glad to have you back....Dust off your stuff and get rolling!

[Bluebelt2007]

Welcome back!!!!

[blueberrylady]

Welcome back, Patty. I know you can do it, just keep coming back and reading, asking questions and get the support you need. We're here to help!

[misplaced southerner]

hi patty~welcome back. i remember you! you've made a good choice to come here and restart. be sure to check out the STAC thread for all of us second timers (and third, fourth, fifth ....also, please consider starting a journal. it is fun and really therapeutic. have a great low carb day today

[Sherri]

Hello Patty,
Welcome back to Atkins and ADBB. You picked a great time of year to get xtarted again. Do you have your DANDR 2002 handy? Make sure you start refreshing yourself with this lifestyle and read, read, read.
I would also like to invite you to come on over to Century Club Roll Call each day and check in. Would love to see you there.
Welcome back to the healthiest lifestyle there is, ATKINS!
I look forward to seeing you here on the board.
Sincerely, Sherri

[hey_nelson]

Thanks everyone.
Jess, good to see you too. You Look Marvelous in your photo. What an incredible transformation you have.
Misplaced Southerner, I will write in a journal. I had one so long ago, didn't find it yesterday. But I'm thinking just to start a completely new one. Aso i will check into stac.
Everyone ty for the support.

Today was a good day (so far) Boiled Eggs for breakfast, Coffee, Lunch - my left, left, left, leftover turkey vegetable soup. And dinner is tuna and salad.
Tomorrow I start playing on my gazelle again. I said I would begin the gazelle challenge.

peace and blessings to you all.

[Sarina D]

Hi Patty!!!

It's great to have you back!!!

I'm looking forward to doing the glider challenge with you...it's going to be a blast!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 (2007)
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 264
Goal weight - 150 – 160