1st time posting ever.

[Dungeon Nerd]

hi my name is matt and i'm about to turn 23. I'm here finally after telling my girlfriend I would sign up. I know I've been kinda lazy about it to be honest but I really want to be on here to support her and myself as we do the Atkins diet. So here I am, thanks to Liz (Lia the druid), I am probably doing one of the better things I could be doing for myself while changing my life. So thank you Liz for kicking me in the proverbial bum! Right now I weigh more than I ever have before. I am currently at 262.5! My goal weight is about 165, so I have quite the journey ahead of me. Thankfully I've got a wonderful girl to support me and help me out. She's even got me drinking tons of water!! We decided to go on the diet together and since day one she's been on here connecting with the rest of you. I think it's great that she's been so active and now wants me to be involved too. So I guess some of you will be seeing me around. have a great day.

-Matt

[Tracie515]

Matt - That's great that you are here. SHe has already made such a wonderful impression on us. My husband and I are doing this together also. It really makes it easier. Good Luck and Keep your eye on the prize.

[Lia_the_Druid]

Hey baby! I love you sooo much! It's about time you get on here!

Thanks for the wonderful compliment Tracie! I really appreciate it!

[julirama723]

Matt! Nice to meet you.

You and Lia are so lucky--you can share your successes, help each other through difficult times, and cook for each other! (I just can't even fathom how nice it must be to eat the same food as your significant other! Lucky bums...)

So glad you started posting--I think you will find a lot of inspiration on this board...all that's left is that twin bro of yours...where the heck is he hiding?

[sallyseachange]

Hi Matt and welcome! Nice that you and Lia are a team... it's great to have the support of someone special!
Keep us posted of your progress... we're all interested and happy to help.

[swimr4]

Hi Matt. I am new and my husband and I are doing this together too. It makes it so much easier...if it were not for him I would have quit after the first day.

OK: real story. We are REALLY REALLY COMPETITIVE with each other at dumb things like bowling, ping pong, running, board games...you get it. There is NO WAY that he is going to beat me at this and look really good while I am still sitting here like a big fat slob. NO WAY!!!!

I am really not crazy.....I just love to WIN!!!!!!!!!!

[4ME]

Good luck on your journey. Everyone here is very supportive if you need anything.

[sillygirl]

Hi Nerd! let me guess, you guys are gamers? Good for you for signing up here, you shall see what a wonderful place this is. It's so great you guys are working together on this, it will certainly help both of you! Post often so we can see how you're doing.

[xxxthejesicatheoryxxx]

good luck Im sure you will do great.

btw do you play WoW..... Just saw your name was dungon nerd and your gf name was lisa the druid.... reminded me of WoW.

best of luck

[Tracie515]

Jessica - Why 11-20-07 for your goal? THat 's my birthday is it yours to?