I'm ready for a change

[rosenbaj]

Hello everyone. I've tried Atkins a few times over the years and did not have much success. That failure, though, was my own. I never stuck with it longer than two weeks. I made it too easy for myself to cheat...and in a major way!

But no more. I've come to the point where I have no choice. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and am absolutely miserable. I commute into New York City daily and though I handle it well, it's HARD! Stairs from the subway aren't challenging per se...but I will break a sweat even on the coldest mornings.

A few weeks back, I hosted a Health & Wellness Screening event for my employees and was pretty shocked by my own personal results. My total cholesterol was below 200 (shocking!) but the bulk of that number was the bad kind. My blood pressure was high too, which is common in my family.

So, now I'm ready. The nurse that screened me told me to drop carbs all together, and avoid red meat and that I'd be in a good place pretty quickly.

That was enough for me. I pulled out DANDR for what is my fifth (and final!) go at this.

I'm looking for everyone's support here. Thank you in advance for the inspiration and motivation. I know I can be a different person in no time!

[ValidRouge]

Rosenbaj,
Welcome to ADBB. You'll get great support here. Here are my cholesterol results after being on Atkins for 6 months http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=33431 (Total Cholesterol DOWN 53 points!)

Definitely re-read DANDR and stay close to the board. Make yourself at home, especially in the Second Time Around Club http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...splay.php?f=82 I think you'll find motivation and inspiration there for sure. That group checks in with each other daily and I find them a very powerful group.

[dreamof145]

Welcome Rosenbaj! Glad you've decided to join us. There is lots of info here in the ADBB and wonderful people who will support you in your journey to get healthy and lose weight. You can do it. We're all here to help you. Be sure to do a clean two-week induction to help you overcome your cravings, take your measurements so you can see the inches melting away and above all....get involved in the forums, journals and challenges to make friends to share your success with you.

[Desertthorn]

Hi rosenbaj, Im so glad you found us and joined. Have you seen the Second Time Around Club? Its a great spot for support and help. Also join one of our many challenges, we have exercise and other challenges that are all fun and supportive.

[sallyseachange]

Hello and welcome! Glad you found us here at ADBB. You'll get all the information, support and inspiration you could want here.
Sounds like you've made a serious commitment to this WOE. That's wonderful, and if you do stick to eating the way Dr A advises you'll soon notice a huge difference in weight, energy levels and good health. Most likely your cholesterol numbers and B/P will improve too.
Do check out the Second Time Around Club, where everyone will be able to give you great support from their own personal experience.
Happy losing!

[higgies]

Hey, welcome to the board!! Sometimes it takes one of those moments to shock us into action. I'm glad you decided Atkins might be right for you. There's lots of information on here, but as everyone said, make sure you re-read the book. Best of luck, and know we're here for ya!

[sillygirl]

Hey rosenbaj! Welcome, and good choice coming to this board and lifestyle! Stick around here for wonderful support as we watch you get healthy!

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