Hi all!

[anni]

I'm starting Atkins today as I weighed myself yesterday and I'm 180lbs! It's the most I've ever been. I've done Atkins before and lost 30lbs which was great! Obviously I was a bit naughty and didn't change my lifestyle after the weight-loss and managed over a year or two to gain back 50lbs! This time I'm aiming to lose about 50lbs and am more determined than ever. I am also a little nervous!!! I haven't been exercising recently for various reasons and my diet changed. It meant the weight just piled on. I didn't really notice at all! This is Day 1 for me. Fingers crossed! Nice to meet ya all!

[dreamof145]

Hi Anni. Welcome to our family. The ADBB is full of people who are changing their life-styles to lose weight and become healthier. You have the right attitude so I'm sure you'll find all the suppoirt, knowledge and motivation you need here.

Check out the forums on life, health, fitness and inspirational stories. There are many exercise challenges that you can join so that you don't have to do this alone. We are all here for you! You can do it!

[Adena]

Welcome, Anni! Congratulations on making the decision to get back on the wagon. You've found the right place. The support here is so motivating -- and it also does wonders for your accountability! Becky is right -- there are lots of great resources here. I could surf this site all day... if only my employer was paying me to do that!

One key I've found is keeping the food interesting. Do be sure to check out the cooking and recipe forums. Also, someone (thanks, Liz!) turned me on to this recipe site: http://users3.ev1.net/%7Efontlady/recipes.html -- which has a lot of great, easy recipe ideas.

Best of luck and keep us posted! If you're tempted to eat something you shouldn't, come here instead. We'll talk you out of it for sure!

Take care!

[Thinner08]

Hello Anni Wecome To The Board. I Fell Off Of Atkins Myself After Losing 28lbs. But The Difference Between Now And Then Was That I Read The Book And Tried To Do It By Myself. This Time Around I Have All These Wonderful People To Support Me And Listen To What I'm Going Through. With 100+ Pounds To Lose, I Can't Afford To Lose These Guys! I'll Be Looking For You Out There.

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