Newbies here---

[dher490]

Hi all,

Greetings from out here in the great Pacific Northwest, USA. I just wanted to let everyone know that I've been reading this site and did a whole bunch of research on diets- their affects, maintenance programs-their affects, pricing, safety, overall health risks/benefits, etc. and decided I'd take the Atkins plunge. My wife is doing it along with me. We both started last night and, quite frankly I'm darned surprised at how much food we consume during this induction phase.

Since I quit smoking in April of this year I ballooned up to over 265 pounds. I have high blood pressure, drank coffee like a fiend and was totally in the worst shape I've ever been in during my 51 yrs. life.

I found myself depressed, very low self esteem, out of breath at the slightest physical exertion, lethargic, restless at night, exhausted during the day--- constantly eating crap and hitting the wine bottle a little more than I should.

I had to change or die! Simple as that. One day into it (after dinner) and I can feel changes happening already.

Thanks for all of the support.

Here's my stats:

Male
51 yrs. old
6-01 tall
sw:273 pounds
gw:205 pounds

[2big4mysize]

welcome to Atkins and to ADBB.

SO you are enjoying induction foods. good for you doing all that studying up on the program. I can't tell you how many folk show up and Know Atkins cause their mother's friend's brother's girlfriend ate no carbs and ate all meats and cheese and lost weight and she was on Atkins. You will see a lot of folk with read the book postings reguarding those folk.

what y'all doing for the exercise part of the program? we have several challenges going on and all are open enrollment so you can find one you like and sign up.

Will your DW be joining us too? if so welcome to her too.

Happy low carbing.

[lostandfound]

Hi there and Welcome to ADBB!! I'm so glad you made the choice to change your life forever. This is without a doubt the best Way of eating (WOE) ever!!!
It has changed my life, correction, SAVED my life!! I was on my way out and had to make a choice as well... No doubt about it, it works!!
Can't wait to read all about you and your DW (Dear Wife) successes!!
I wish you all the best.

Hugs, Tammy

[kealoha]

Welcome! I'm new to this board and this WOE as well! Everyone on this board seems so incredibly helpful and I know you'll get the support you need!

[Kent]

Welcome both of you to ADBB! I am extremely glad each of you found our site and joined our family of Atkineers. This site has helped lots of Atkineers reach and maintain goal, and it is my hope both of you reach your goal as well. Again welcome to our site.

[Desertthorn]

Welcome, glad you posted and joined. There are tons of us from the Pacific Northwest, two guys from Seattle and Bugs is from Oregon and I am from near Tacoma, (when I am home that is.) You will love this Way of Eating and check out the whole forum as you'll find great menu ideas, and tons of dinner and snack ideas, and ideas on fun and interesting exercises to do.
Lynn e

[soliwit]

Welcome aboard !!!!
This place is so wonderfull, whenever you have questions there is always someone around to answer them and if you feel down or are having a hard time doing the diet there are people to cheer you on !!!
I hope you lose a lot ;-)

[JenDoe]

Hi and welcome from another newbie - it's fab you did lots of research too, means you're starting from a great place.

I hope you lose heaps too

[Labarum]

Welcome.

You now have friends from all over the world.