Day three in Warsaw, Poland

[pipee_pl]

Hello everyone,

Pleased to meet you and to be doing this program.
I don't know how much I weigh- I don't have enough courage for that yet- I know it needs to be done, but I am estimating that I need to lose about 40 lbs, give or take a few.
A bit of history, I have been following the "body for life" program and have had great success on it, then, I had my second daughter and although I have been working out since she was 4 months old- nothing is happening weight wise, a lot of effort and nothing. For those who don't know body for life, it is a 6 meal a day equal carb and equal protein diet that emphasises exercise, 6 days a week of high intensity work outs.
So after hearing about it on another board (thanks cleochatra) and doing a lot of research on the web I bought the book and have been following the induction since monday.
The first day I had a headache which slowly diminished. The exercise is the same- for me that is not the problem. Well only 3 days and my husband says he has noticed a difference already, like I am not so "puffy".
So that is where I am at the momment.
My true test will be this week end, we are going to Berlin for a mini- break and well, German food, what can I say! I think the beer will be tough, maybe a sip!
On a personal note, I am Canadian and living in Warsaw, Poland. We have been here for two and a half years while my husband is working a contract for a real estate developer. I have managed to pick up some work as a stylist for a Polish decorating magazine and I have just wrapped up a model home I decorated for a builder here. We have a 6 year old girl and an 11 month old baby girl- who is our little devil.
Looking forward to meeting you and learning from you as well. There are some amazing before and after photos on this board, now if that is not inspiration, I don't know what is!

[cleochatra]

pipee!!!!! Hi! I am so glad you are here!

I have managed to pick up some work as a stylist for a Polish decorating magazine and I have just wrapped up a model home I decorated for a builder here.

I never knew this! That is SO cool!

[Richt]

Welcome to the wonderful world of ADBB, Pipee. I am sure you will find this place fantastic.

how is Eastern Europe today?

I am off to Hungary at the end of November, I was nearly going to Krakow, but couldnt get easy flights.

Anyway.

Welcome to ADBB

Rich

[Coop2004]

Welcome to , Pipee!! Glad to have you with us!!

Linda

[Desertthorn]

Wow, we could use some Polish recipes that fit in with our low carb lifestyle, so when you have some time, share please.
Welcome aboard. Glad you found us and joined.
Lynne

[Bren]

Hi Pipee and welcome to ADBB!

I have checked out Body for Life and I think Bill Phillips is great. He is very inspiring. I do the six meals a day and am pretty much maintenace so I am probably pretty close to the Body for Life WOE. Which I seem to maintain on just fine. My proteins and fats are a bit higher though. Ok, to get to the point! Atkins is what got me to maintenance!!!! I wish you all the success in the world and anxious to see more of your posts!

[dreamof145]

Hi Pipee! Welcome to the ADBB. I know you will find the people here delightful and very supportive. Will look forward to hearing about your success.

[soliwit]

Welcome aboard !!!!!
I am a bit jealous of you going to Berlin, I just LOVE that city to bits, although it has changed a whooooooole lot since the wall went down.
But just a bit, I just started a new life here in the USA myself, coming from Europe, so everything is still really exciting.
For sure if you find the time share some nice polish recipes with us, good idea !!!
Happy losing to you and good luck on the mini-break with the German food, just look for veggy-options and you will be fine.