Seems different this time..

[char3578]

Hi my name is Charlene. I am 27 yrs old from Ohio. I was on Atkins for 1 1/2 yrs. I had lost 120 lbs and went from a size 26 to a 12-14 and weight wise I was over 300lbs(My scale didn't read over 300) and went down to 183 lbs. I loved the diet/or way of life. I had to take a break from it due to pregnancy. I have tried going back on Atkins a few times since my sons birth 7 months ago but it didn't seem to work so well for me. I figure now that my son is 7 months old I should give it a try again. I find myself very hungry now. I don't remember being this hungry or grumpy last time around. Either way I'm staying on it this time. I sold all of my big girl clothes so I have to get back into my small clothes again. And also a big help is my husband(Sean) is doing Atkins with me. I went at it completly alone last time and did fine. Its just fun seeing him not eating junk all the time.

I think this forum is awesome. People who can relate. Not a bunch of skinny people who CLAIM to have once been 300lbs. Just normal everyday people working there butts of literally to reach a goal. THanks for being here...

[Kent]

Welcome to ADBB! This forum made all the difference to me in getting myself to goal. I can only hope you feel the same way when you are sitting at goal. Having the support makes it so much easier to have people cheering you on, and knowing what the heck you are talking about when praying for a whooshie tomorrow. Having your husband go through it with you should make cooking that much easier as well. I would wish you luck, but you did it last time. I know you can do it again this time.

[Desertthorn]

Welcome, glad you found us, and know you will do well on this diet

[Dibsangel17]

Nice to meet you guys.

[dreamof145]

Hi Char from Ohio. I grew up in Warren, just a hop, skip and jump from where you are. I really miss it. Especially the Amish and beautiful countryside.

Congratulations on the new baby. Babies are a great excuse to get in lots of exercise...walks, taking him to mall and sightseeing, going to park to play, even just running after them once they start walking. I work at a child center and I'm always telling the others that when the children leave a mess for me to clean up, it is an excuse to bend and stretch as I clean it up. lolol

Have you read the book? Everytime I read it or read the posts here at ADBB, I am filled with determination and motivation to succeed. Best wishes and let us know hear how you are succeeding.