in need of a friend volunteers?

[ashleykc7182]

anyone looking for a friend that wants to experience this ride together.. ?

[queaker]

Like weight loss buddies? I would love to pair up with some buddies! Maybe do a daily weigh in and such?


Erin

[CuzMommySaysSo]

I'm in need of a support buddy too....so would love to volunteer! I've been doing this since january 5th. So far so good, but slower than I'd like.

[CuzMommySaysSo]

I'm in need of a support buddy too....so would love to volunteer! I've been doing this since january 5th. So far so good, but slower than I'd like.

[ashleykc7182]

hey cuzmommysaysso I'm a mother too. Back on atkins again after a major bust. I need a buddy day 6 in ketosis but only lost maybe 3 pounds anyone else have slow weight loss

[ToonLink]

hey. =). i need a buddy, too. im pretty young. ^^''. almost 13. ive started a week ago, and ive lost almost 11 pounds. any motivation or tips??

[CuzMommySaysSo]

You are young! What awesome thing to have lost 11 lbs! How much weight are you trying to lose? What things do you like to eat on this diet? Having a buddy definitely helps. You need a friend when you get discouraged...someone to get you pumped up! I'm glad you wrote me!

[CuzMommySaysSo]

Hi Ashley...how many kids do you have?? I have 6 - ages 8, 12, 16, 17, 19, 21. Keeps me hopping!! I see you are from Florida. We are planning on moving there this summer if all goes well with the house. So far on Atkins I've lost 25 lbs. It's going slower than I like which frustrates me, but at least I'm losing. I started January 5th.

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by ToonLink

hey. =). i need a buddy, too. im pretty young. ^^''. almost 13. ive started a week ago, and ive lost almost 11 pounds. any motivation or tips??

Toon Link, is your weight loss supervised by your physician? And by "supervised" I don't mean, "Yes, my doctor told me to lose weight", but "Yes, my doctor advised me to do Atkins. He is monitoring my weight loss and I have check-ups every X weeks, where I can address any problems that may arise." It is great that you took the decision to lose weight at such a young age, but please do this under medical supervision.

The Atkins Diet was designed for adults. Because your body is still developing, your nutritional needs are very different than those of adults. Using diets developed for adults on children can be dangerous, unless your physician ordered you otherwise and is monitoring your progress.

In Dr. Atkins' days, the diet plan applied at the Atkins Center to children and teenagers was different from the one found in "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution". The plan, although built on the principles of the Atkins Diet, was designed to accommodate the special dietary requirements of children/teenagers. You can find this diet plan in Dr. Fred Pescatore's book, "Feed Your Kids Well". You may be able to check it out at a library or you can order it on Amazon.

This is what Dr. Atkins himself wrote about Dr. Pescatore's book:

I've worked side by side with Dr. Pescatore for many years. In this book--which I heartily recommend--Dr. Pescatore teaches you how to bring health and nutrition to the next generation.

So talk to your parents about this book. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to buy it for you.

[somethings gotta give]

3rd day in the forum and i am looking for a diet buddy as well. also i cannot get on the chat here. does anyone have any other chat sites for dieters that they use?