New here, saying "hey!"

[unFLABulous]

Well, I just wanted to say hello. I started Atkins on Thurs. May 18. I followed the plan way back in 2001 & lost about 20 pounds. The weight slowly crept back on over the last few years. I quit my job (teaching) at the end of the school year (June 05) and it hasn't been pretty for my body. As of the 18th, I was at my heaviest weight ever, even beating out my 9 months prego weight! I guess you don't notice so much when you are wearing sweats every day.

A few weeks ago I started substitute teaching & found that I had no clothes to wear. I was feeling pretty nasty, & decided it was time I started taking care of myself. So, I am back to the one WOE that has ever worked for me! Also, I had my last cigarrette on April 22, 2006!

Next year will be my 20th H.S. reunion. I want to be healthy & happy by then!

Anywho, that's the short version...I really just meant to say !

[unFLABulous]

Wow...it's quiet out there! Knock, knock, knock...anybody home?

[H2Ohhh]

Whoa, looks like we missed your first post. Sorry! Welcome to ADBB, unFLABulous. Tell us a little about yourself -- how much do you want to lose?

Congratulations on quitting smoking AND starting a healthier way of eating. See you around the board.

[Carbaholic]

Indeedy! Hello!

Great big pat on the back for quitting smoking - I gave up 3 and a half years back and it's the thing I am most proud of.

What day are you on now? How do you feel?

[Carbaholic]

oops - just noticed your start date, 2 days after I started!

How are you finding everything - you should be fully in the throes of ketosis by now, huh?

[staziaw]

Welcome aboard! We are glad you are here!

Stacy

[dreamof145]

Hello. Welcome. So proud of you on your quest to quit smoking and lose weight. I quit smoking about 3 years ago. I know what your going through, hang in there...it is soo worth it. Congratulations on choosing to get healthy and change your life style. I've been doing Atkins for 2 years and its changed my whole life. Everyone here is very encouraging and supportive. We all want to see you succeed. You can do it.

The ADBB is full of forums on health/life issues, motivation from others who've done it and shared stories and photos, exercise tips and challenges, and many people who want to be your friend and share the journey.

Keep us posted on your progress. Make sure you take your measurements so you can see yourself shrink and keep a positive attitude!!

[sombersusie]

welcome unflab !
wow kicking the smoking at the same time, more power to you! I'd say you should be able to reach your goal easily (the class reunion) and wow them all the way.
go for it!

[buttons44]

Hi There! Buttons44 waving back. I would like to say welcome to the boards. May I suggest looking at Boot Camp to jumpstart you on your way to a great weight loss. Presently I am on day 9 of Boot Camp and loving it.

So, again, welcome!

buttons44

[Smallerizing]

How much do you want to lose by reunion??


There's a lot of help on this board!! Welcome!