New and I have a long journey ahead of me

[MOOn05]

Hello everyone

My name is Liza. I am a 28 year old wife and mother of four...yep, four. We have 2 boys and 2 girls...ages 8 months, 2, 8 & 10. Before I got pregnant with our first I weighed 168. I felt great and was very happy with myself, very confident and had loads of self esteem. Well, now that I have had a tubal ligation, won't be having anymore children, I really want to lose the weight and feel good about myself again. I'm one of those women who never could lose the 'pregnancy fat' but I've made a promise to myself and my family that I will lose this weight...and get healthy. I now weigh 289.5 (as of this morning). I have lost 5.5 pounds this week doing the Atkins diet. This isn't the first time I've tried the diet. My husband and I did it for 3 months before I got pregnant with our 3rd child and I lost 42 pounds at that time. Unfortunately it all came back..lol
I'm ready to do this and I need lots of support so that's why when I came across this site while searching the net I decided to join. I was reading through posts and it seems great.
So a little more about me...I own my own website (graphics...ie sig tags, blinkies, etc..) and I am the co-owner of a parenting, ttc board. I enjoy singing and I have completed 3 years of college and will finish in 3 semesters after my husband graduates (and looking at those skinny girls on campus makes me sick...lol) My favorite color is turquoise and I'm a Sagittarius. Now I'll stop before I type a novel. I'm glad to be here and look forward to getting to know you all.

[Sheshy]

Welcome moon! Wow, you had some good results last time, so that's great!

Is your DH going to be on this WOE too? Hope so!

[BabyDreamer]

Liza,

Welcome to our happy little family. We are a lively bunch and I am sure you will enjoy all the fun we have around here. If you have questions, just ask!

Deb

Originally Posted by MOOn05

Hello everyone

My name is Liza. I am a 28 year old wife and mother of four...yep, four. We have 2 boys and 2 girls...ages 8 months, 2, 8 & 10. Before I got pregnant with our first I weighed 168. I felt great and was very happy with myself, very confident and had loads of self esteem. Well, now that I have had a tubal ligation, won't be having anymore children, I really want to lose the weight and feel good about myself again. I'm one of those women who never could lose the 'pregnancy fat' but I've made a promise to myself and my family that I will lose this weight...and get healthy. I now weigh 289.5 (as of this morning). I have lost 5.5 pounds this week doing the Atkins diet. This isn't the first time I've tried the diet. My husband and I did it for 3 months before I got pregnant with our 3rd child and I lost 42 pounds at that time. Unfortunately it all came back..lol
I'm ready to do this and I need lots of support so that's why when I came across this site while searching the net I decided to join. I was reading through posts and it seems great.
So a little more about me...I own my own website (graphics...ie sig tags, blinkies, etc..) and I am the co-owner of a parenting, ttc board. I enjoy singing and I have completed 3 years of college and will finish in 3 semesters after my husband graduates (and looking at those skinny girls on campus makes me sick...lol) My favorite color is turquoise and I'm a Sagittarius. Now I'll stop before I type a novel. I'm glad to be here and look forward to getting to know you all.

[MOOn05]

Thanks, ladies

My dh refuses to do this with me this time around. I've tried to change his mind but he just doesn't want to. Although he does give me tremendous support. He helps keep me 'on track'...lol

[Sheshy]

Well, if he's not participating, then his support is the next best thing!

That's great!

[Mary-chan]

Welcome aboard! I'm sure you will find plenty of support here May I invite you to come say hi over on the Century Club forum part of the board! That's where I find the most helpful advice and support since I had well over 100 pounds to lose when I first started!

[divaindubai]

Dear Moon!

Welcome to ! Glad you found us too! And I wish you good luck with doing Atkins and losing your weight. I'm also fighting pregnancy weight as well, but am determined to do it. Take care and see you around!!

[Kent]

Welcome to ADBB! I too have 4 kids (3 girls, 1 boy), so I know what a "help" they can be to one's diet. I hope you find this place as supportive as I did when I first started. Every place I looked people were encouraging others, giving out new recipes, and pepping everyone up to be successful "losers." Again welcome to the site, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

[MOOn05]

Thank you all so much for the welcome. You seem wonderful!

[cruiser gal]

Welcome aboard! You picked the right place to be a part of. I look forward to hearing about your upcoming successes!