Finally Ready

[tipperbabe]

Hi all - I've been on Atkins for 6 days and I've lost 12 pounds - what a way to start! My husband loves that I'm losing weight and I feel so much better, have more energy to be with my kids!

I had reconstructive foot surgery in the summer of 2001 and had 6 months of sitting on a couch with a cast, recovering. Immediately afterwards, I was pregnant with my first son; and four back-to-back pregnancies later I had ballooned to 213 - my heaviest weight ever for my 5'7" frame. My youngest daughter (and last!) is now 6 months old and weaned from nursing - so I'm ready to do this! I started last Sunday at 195 and this morning I was at 183; goal weight is 140. I used to be about 120 before all of this, so 140 is definitely do-able!

Thanks for everyone else posting their progress - this board is an inspiration!

Tipperbabe

[Lisa M]

Welcome to the board, tipperbabe.

Congrats on the 12 pounds lost in 6 days, the energy and kudos from your hubby....double nice

There's a lot of wonderful help here on the board complete with challenges and information. I hope you have the 2002 Atkins Diet Edition book to keep close at hand and jump in whereever you like here on the board!

Best wishes on your journey!

[Scooterjam]

Good for you!!!

Welcome on board. We look forward to hearing more about your success!!

Keep us posted!

[Sheshy]

Hi Tipperbabe and welcome to ADBB!

Wow, you've had some great success already! 12 pounds is awesome! Congrats!

See you around the board!

[bluQQ]

WOW! Awesome results! WTG!

[dreamof145]

Hello. Welcome and congratulations. You're off to a wonderful start!! Its a great feeling when you get that <Atkins High energy boost> and the <positive attitude vibes> kick in.

You can always get inspiration here in the ADBB from others who are making it happen. Thats what makes this forum so special - the encouragment, friendship and information to keep going.

Best wishes and please keep us posted on your progress. We all care and want to see you succeed!!