So depressing to be doing this again...

[cragsdale]

I'm introducing myself here, but will be joining the Second time around club. I was very sucessful first time on atkins, losing just about 40lbs in 2 months. Fell off and I'm closing back in on my original starting weight. Just back for support since I CAN'T STAND feeling like this anymore! I'm nervous because of the awful side effects I had last time. (I lost over half of my hair) I don't want that to happen again. But I almost would rather be bald than fat anymore. Any help would be wonderful! Thank you all and I hope I can help others here as well with my experience.

[Tracie515]

Congratulations on the first time losing weight. I think instead of dieting, you have to make this a life change or you could alwayes be going up and down. I am not a pro at this so i could be wrong, but that is what i believe. Anyway you will lose it again I just know it. Good Luck and God Bless!

[Chasin2Kids]

Congrats and glad you found this place! Its a great place to be for support. I would encourage you to start a journal - its a great place to get your feelings out and talk through the "stuff" of Atkins. A great way to get to know people better too! Good luck, and look forward to hearing more about your journey!

[sillygirl]

Hey Cragsdale! Welcome back to Atkins! We're here for you, any old time.

[sallyseachange]

Hello and welcome! Glad you decided to re-start Atkins. If you have any queries, we're here, rooting for you and ready to help. There are lots of cool things to be found on this board: exercise challenges, recipes, advice... not to mention friendship.
Happy losing!

[Lyssie]

Welcome back!! Were you eating all your veggies/taking all your vitamins last time?? That's so weird about the hair, but I think my mom said she had lost hers when she did an old version of Atkins in the 70s, so make sure you have the correct (2002 DANDR)!!

What are we planning on doing for exercise?? There are lots of challenges going on you can join up with!

[dreamof145]

Welcome Cassi! We're so glad to have you join us. The ADBB is a great support system filled with people who are willing to share your journey. You aren't alone, we are all working towards our goals and changing our life-styles so that we can be healthier and feel better about ourselves. Being active in the fourms and making friends with others who understand is the best way to stay motivated. Best wishes, keep us posted -- we care and want to see you succeed!

[Adena]

Hi, Cassi. Try not to be depressed about "doing this again." You can be depressed about what you were doing last week, but I hope you can try to be happy that you've come back to where you know you've been successful before. I, for one, am very GLAD to see you doing this again. Welcome (back)! When you feel tempted, come here for support. Send out the fat signal... and I promise folks will come running. You CAN do this!

[Babs]

Welcome Back to Atkins Cassi. You will find support here, for sure. Only look ahead now...nothing to be depressed about anymore.

[sallyseachange]

Re the hair loss... here's a link that looks at that:

http://www.lowcarbluxury.com/newslet...-no06-pg7.html

Also, if you do a board search for "hair loss and diet" you'll find several threads that talk about this very subject. Hope this helps.