A new beginning

[MPC Shawn]

Hello everyone. Well, my name is Shawn and I'm giving the Atkins way of eating a shot. I've reached my heaviest weight just recently, however, I have no clue what that is since it is above 350 pounds. When I go back to my college campus this Friday I will find out if my weight can be measured.

My eating habit pre Atkins have been crazy. Normally, I would guzzle down two 2 liters bottles of Soda, huge portions of food (a whole pie of pizza, 10 Buffalo wings and etc... just for lunch). At this point in time, I actually used food to consciously support me in my time of need. I would guess that I probably intake 1800 calories alone from Soda, and the huge portions of food I would normally eat would be another 3000 calories. As long as I cut down the soda and the huge portions of food, I'm alright.

This isn't because people have me lose weight, or extreme guilt trips. I just got fed up, and tired of everything. I graduate from Community College in a couple of months and I am planning to move, and I think this is the perfect time to get a "new body".

With this new line of thinking, I don't expect a huge parade, new attention or anything else like that. The bottom line is if I don't need to do this for anyone, I need to do it for myself.

So over the past few days I've began the induction phase of my new way of eating. For 4 days a week, I'll be using weights and for 5 days a week, I'll be taking a 45 minute walk in the morning, and once I lose some substantial amount of weight, I'll ease my way into a jogging program.

Reading these forums over the past two days have been really inspirational to me, and I will (there's no can't being used here) lose the weight. **** I was temped to eat the pizza and mini potato pancakes but I gave that away to the kids who are staying over tonight. Well, at least I went over one hurdle. Once I get an official weight for myself, I'll put my stats in.


Thanks for your time.

[sallyseachange]

Welcome MPC Shawn!!! You've come to the right place for support and good low carb advice!

You're right, sometimes we just need to do things for 'ourselves'... and with weight loss, doing for ourselves is a terrific way to keep motivated.
You'll probably go through a few days of induction flu, which is your body weaning itself off carbs, but when that passes (only a few days usually), you'll find you feel full of energy. Doing Atkins is taking a major step towards better health, let alone weight loss.
Make yourself at home on the board...roam around and see all the things you can do: journals, exercise challenges, recipes, chit chat... you name it!

When you do get to weigh yourself, why not join Jimmie's semi-annual "No Scale" challenge? I mean, weigh yourself once, then join the challenge... and see how you've done at the end of it. You can take your measurements too, which is much more reliable than the scales anyway. Often we lose inches before the pounds go. The link to the challenge is:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=39701 (Weigh? No Way! Challenge #2 ~ A Board Wide Challenge)

Keep us posted on your Atkins journey... we're all backing you!

[Grant]

Hey Shawn, welcome to the board. Reading your post I'm struck by the fact that it could very well have been written by me only 4 months ago. Time to forget the past and the unhealthy eating habits we had and start making the good choices to make our lives into what we want them to be. You've already made an excellent series of those choices - starting atkins, creating an exercise plan, joining this board, and getting past your pizza/potato pancakes hurdle. I think you will find, as I did, that as you stick with this way of life and learn more about your body and how it reacts to foods it gets easier and easier to make these good choices.

Good luck and good eating!

**edit** by the way, I'd like to recommend that you take a few pictures of yourself now, at least one body shot and one face shot. You will definitely want those as comparison shots later on.

[astridis]

hey shawn!

i'v not long joined this site myself it has been such a big help to me. i'm currently day 11 of the induction diet and not even craving any of the carb foods. my biggest weakness was pizza, but have'nt craved it at all!
i have tried this diet before this time i am sticking to it, it works!
check out some of the recipes to especially the cinnamon toast crunch one in the snacks forum weird but yum helps curb sugar/carb ravings!
best of luck
astrid!

[Jace]

Welcome Shawn!

Good to hear you're starting this for no one but yourself...that's one of the first big steps towards success! Already having a plan for exercise is the second one...I've seen too many optimists sink line stones because they refuse to exercise...you're on the fast track to a smaller and healthier you!

Best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything just give a shout!

~Far la bella figura!

[sillygirl]

Hey Shawn! Welcome to the board. You are absolutely correct when you say you WILL lose this weight. You CAN do it!

[dreamof145]

Hi Shawn! Welcome. You can do it and we are all here to help you! Sounds like you've thought it out and know what challenges you have to conquer. You'll find lots of support and inspiration here! Keep us posted!!

[Stella]

Welcome Shawn!!

[julirama723]

Hi Shawn! I'm glad you've decided to start Atkins, as well as joining this board. This time of transition for you will be a great way to start your journey to a new and healthier you.

Best of success!

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