Losing that pregnancy weight

[amby1510]

Hi everyone!

First of all I want to say how wonderful ADBB is!
When I began to feel down about dieting and how much weight I had gained I began searching online for anything to inspire me. I was hesitant starting the Atkins diet again because I felt like no one was doing it anymore and felt kind of discouraged by it. This website changed all that just a few days ago for me. I began the Atkins diet before coming along this site, but wasn't really into it hardcore. I wasn't eating right or excercising. Once I began reading the different forums and saw how many people out there are using the same approach to weight loss as I was, I suddenly became hopeful and encouraged. Ever since, I have got back on track and it feels so good. I really feel like this web site was what I really needed to get me going to a better lifestyle.


I recently gave birth to a precious baby boy, Liam Elsworth. Prior to my pregnancy I was on the Atkins diet ~maintenance. I had lost 30lbs and reached my goal weight. I was thinner than I ever was and extremely happy with a ton of energy and felt so healthy. I stopped the Atkins diet maintenance when I became pregnant for fear that 1. I would be denying my baby of nutrients, and 2. I wanted to live up my pregnancy. I ended up gaining 75lbs!!! Part of it was due to my eating habits, but the other part was because I was on bed rest for pregnancy induced toxemia. Since having Liam and starting Atkins again, I feel wonderful. I now remember how easy it was to lose the weight and look forward to accomplishing my goals.

~Wish me luck
~*Amber

[grizzly]

Don't ever give up, I'm 50 years old and just starting over on Atkins. I have a long way to go but, never give up and never surrender.

[Richt]

Amby, that colour you have written in is extremely difficult to read.

But welcome to the board.

Rich

[Ellie]

Hi Amber,

I'm also in 'lose that pregnancy weight' mode. Are you nursing? There's a good section on this board about doing Atkins while nursing (and pregnant - but I don't need that party any more).

I'm glad you found us - this is a great support system here.

How old is your little one? (I've got 3 total - a 7 year old, a 21 month old and a 3 month old).

[sillygirl]

Hi Amby! Congratulations on the birth of your son. Glad to have you on the board. Do you have a copy of the DANDR book? You don't say when the last time you ate this way was, but I wanted to be sure you have all the latest information!

[amby1510]

The last time I was on Atkins was a year ago. I do have a copy of DANDR I used to carry it everywhere with me!

[sillygirl]

Originally Posted by amby1510

The last time I was on Atkins was a year ago. I do have a copy of DANDR I used to carry it everywhere with me!

That's the ticket!

[Richt]

Great Job Amby, DANDR is a must really.

Good luck.



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