Hello, I am new

[Mike300]

First of all, what a great website/forum you have here! I was so excited to see this when I searched google for a message board where you can interact with others. I signed up yesterday, and while waiting for my account to be activated, I read ALOT of information in the various categories. The before and after pictures are so motivating!

Well, about myself, I am 22 years old, 6'2 in height and I weigh 275 lbs. I used to be on the Atkins diet when I was in highschool and I lost quite a bit of weight. Of course, I got lazy and I was in highschool around junk food, etc., so I put it all back on. I am here to get this weight off again and keep it off for good.

My brother (god bless him) is 26 years old, and he used to weigh 400 pounds when he was 23 years old. He seriously started to do the Atkins diet and got his weight down to 210 lbs. He has kept it off for 2 years now; I am so proud of him. He is a great motivational tool for me.

Well, I started on Monday and have been doing great, drinking lots of water and eating meats. See you guys around.

[Richt]

Welcome to the board Mike, and good luck. You have stumbled across one of the best weight loss tools you could ever hope for.

Go out and buy the book (DANDR) Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution - 2002 edition. You wont regret it as thats what we all go by.

Rich

[Sheshy]

Hi Mike and welcome to ADBB!

Wow, you do have a great inspiration at home. Your brother has had some awesome success! And maintaining the weight loss is so important. You're so lucky, you have a lot of support from ADBB and your bro, whoohoo!

Have a great Induction Day #3 and we'll see you around the board!

[dreamof145]

Welcome Mike. Congratulations to your brother and to you for making the decision to join the ADBB and make it happen for you too. The board is full of inspirational stories from others who have made it happen - (Loser's Lounge, before/after photos, success stories). They will also help motivate you. The ADBB is a great source of knowledge on life issues, health issues, challenges and ways to make friends with others who are changing their life-styles and getting healthy.

Welcome and hope to read about your success in future posts.

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