New here but not to Atkins

[SouLThinKing]

Hi All
My name is Nichole aka SoulThinking. I started Atkins January 12th 2004. I weighed in at 235 and on a 5'4" female body. You get the picture. Well, over the next 11 months I lost 60 lbs!!!!. I felt awesome and according to my DH I looked it. Well, in Dec '04 I got pregnant! We found out on Christmas day. I only gained 12 lbs during my pregnancy. My precious baby boy was born 5 weeks early and to say the least we were under a lot of stress. I didn't low carb while I was breastfeeding but didn't gain any weight. I was still at my pre pregnancy weight. Until....I stopped breast feeding. To make a long story short my baby is 16 months old and over this last year I have been struggling to stay on plan. In the process I have gained 26 lbs of what I lost before the baby. I fall off the first week and this is something I never did the first time around. I have no energy and feel horrible. Well, I've been praying for God to help me get back on track. One thing I remembered is I stayed on the boards last time for motivation and support. I realize I can't do this alone. So here I am extending a Hello , My name is Nichole and I am a carb aholic. I started AWOE on Saturday Dec 2nd and already I am in Ketosis. I really need some accountability buddies if any are out there. Email me @ SouLThinking@aol.com. I only get to be on here sometimes late at night and early in the morning due to being fully time working Mom of 3 boys. But I am making a commitment to myself to stay with the support on this board. I am going to go update my profile and my stats. I honestly want to lose atleast 10lbs by Christmas. I know it's possible. All things are possible with God on my side. So I'm off to get ready for work. God Bless you all and I hope all of our Monday's are a great and successful one.
Nichole

Started Atkins 1/12/04
SW 235
LW 175
CW 201
STGW 190
LTG 150

www.SouLThinking.net
www.Myspace.com/soulthinking

[dreamof145]

Hi Nicole! Welcome. Congratulations on your baby boy. It sounds like you have your hands full with 3 of them. Its great that you are jumping back on the wagon now and turning your weight back in the right direction. Theres a wealth of information here in the forums and tons of people who will support you as you get healthy and lose the weight.

Make a plan for success...write out your goals, recipes (many subdstitute recipes available for foods you crave) and take your measurements also. Make sure you do clean induction to get rid of the cravings, exercise and drink lots of water!

[julirama723]

Nichole--glad you're here! I know that I wouldn't be able to do it without the support of this board. I also have done atkins before this, but fell of the wagon--I didn't have a reason, I was just lazy! I'm in the STAC--Second Time Around Club, a great group of people, like us, who have done Atkins before and are doing it again successfully. You should check out STAC--lots of motivation, ideas, and challenges.

Your 3 children will thank you for becoming a healthier happier mommy!

[DAWNIMMEL]

HI Nichole, congrats on the little one. If you are working then I have to say get a cooler bag and plan. Unfort I don't pack and I need to. I work at a lot of different hospitals and get to eat eggs for breakfast and lunch I get the salad bar. But I don't eat snacks and need to. When I get home I am an eating machine. So pack your snacks. I will too. Best wishes Dawn

[Chasin2Kids]

Your kids will thank you for getting back on the wagon. Mine are so thrilled that my moods have evened out and that I have more energy to keep up with them! I know you've got your hands full...and you need that energy! This is a great place to be for support...I think it would be next to impossible to do Atkins without this kind of support. So...you're in the right place!

[SouLThinKing]

Thanks Everyone for the welcome. I feel good and it's the horrible day 4 ..But this time I feel its different. I have energy and that is after 5 hrs of sleep. LOL. I definately will check out STAC and hope to make good friends here.
God Bless & Happy Tuesday
Nichole

[13_jane]

Hi Nichole

you have come to the right place - you are sure to succeed here! Everyone is so supportive - any questions are answered! you will just love it here!

Good luck on induction

jane x

[ValidRouge]

Welcome to ADBB! This is my second time around too. This time I'm SUCCESSFUL at making it a permanent lifestyle change. This time I'm GOING to reach goal. This time I'm doing it RIGHT...and I think that's what you'll find in the STAC. We all realize where we went wrong the first time, this time we've got it right.

I 100% agree with you about needing support. We will give you that support. Lots of it.

[SouLThinKing]

Well, Its day 5 and I still feel good. I haven't had that horrible crash and carb craving like I usually do on day 4. I have a lot of energy. I actually jumped out of bed. I already notice the puffiness is gone from my fingers and face. I know the first few lbs are water weight but hey that works for me too. Down to 197.6 from 201.8 in 5 days. So hopefully the real weightloss will begin now. I now its slow going but I am patient and I did it before so I can do it again. Thanks again for all of your support.
Have a great Wednesday.
Nichole

[ChristyAL]

Hi Nichole! I also have 3 boys ages 9, 5 and 2! Wow you are down 4.2 lbs already thats a great start! ADBB is a great place, I have found endless support and information here. Congrats on the weight loss and keep up the good work! Cya around!