I Just Gotta Get Rid Of This Fat

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Hello Everyone, my name is Sonya and I have a goal to lose 100 lbs this year...however if I can lose it before 12 months, I will be super happy

I am 5'10 1/2 and I weight 288 lbs....I would luv to be at 185.

Here's a picture that I took a week ago today

Clearing you can see why I need to lose the pounds...

Well I am off to the journal to get some help.

[dreamof145]

Hi Sonya. So happy to have you join us. This is definitely a place to get encouragment to make it happen. I don't think I could have done it alone, but with all the support and friends to share my journey with, has made it easier. Just knowing you aren't alone and have forums to answer your questions, and advice from others who have done it, is a big plus.

Jump in and get active with the journals, challenges and make a plan to succeed. I wish you the best of luck, I know you can do it. We are all here cheering you on!

[ttdriver]

YOU CAN DO IT! Stick to the plan as written, no cheats, no frankenfoods.



Betty

[Jace]

Welcome Sonya! Glad to have you with us and on Atkins!

I see you're from Detroit...always like seeing people close to me join the boards...don't feel so isolated all the way up here in Windsor

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

~Far la bella figura!

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For the last week, I have given up carbs but I don't have the book and I didn't know that I was supposed to follow the menu for induction...I am going to get the book but in the process I am trying to eat at least 4 small meals a day and to not eat any carbs. I think I am off to a good start with giving up sugar and sweet. (I am - correction was a junk food junkie)

Thank you for the support.

[sher801]

Welcome to the board! I am from the Detroit area as well.

Your 100 lb weight loss goal is a realistic goal. But you should remember to set mini goals for yourself. Reaching mini-goals can be very inspirational. Today for the first time since I can't remember, my scale was under 300 lbs. That was a mini goal for me. I'm sure no one wants to be 298 lbs like me, but to reach that goal, heck, I am in such a good mood today. I feel like if I can do that, then anything is possible.

Also, measure yourself. You can sometimes lose inches and not lose weight. Sometimes seeing the ruler smaller helps when the needle on the scale doesn't.

I guess all this can be summed up if you just go out and buy the book. That is a key factor in my success thus far, oh yeah, and WATER WATER WATER!

Good luck and welcome to the board.

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Originally Posted by sher801

Welcome to the board! I am from the Detroit area as well.

Your 100 lb weight loss goal is a realistic goal. But you should remember to set mini goals for yourself. Reaching mini-goals can be very inspirational. Today for the first time since I can't remember, my scale was under 300 lbs. That was a mini goal for me. I'm sure no one wants to be 298 lbs like me, but to reach that goal, heck, I am in such a good mood today. I feel like if I can do that, then anything is possible.

Also, measure yourself. You can sometimes lose inches and not lose weight. Sometimes seeing the ruler smaller helps when the needle on the scale doesn't.

I guess all this can be summed up if you just go out and buy the book. That is a key factor in my success thus far, oh yeah, and WATER WATER WATER!

Good luck and welcome to the board.

thanks for the advice and I will make sure to set mini goals...I am going to set up a schedule of monthly goals and then work from that list..thanks again and congrats to you.

[LoveIsNoColor]

Hi Sonya!
Welcome, I am new to the board as well, I just finished my 2 week cheat free induction, and I know you can do it too! I am aiming for a 100 lbs loss as well, I am close to your weight , but much much shorter!!! ( How's the weather up there, anyways?!) hehe.
Glad to see you are nearby, I am in Toledo.
I have kept a journal so far of my journey, feel free to check it out and comment, I love comments! LOL ( Not to mention I need readers to keep me acountable)

Pick up the book, and read read read, visit the boards often and believe in yourself! You can do it girl!

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Originally Posted by LoveIsNoColor

Hi Sonya!
Welcome, I am new to the board as well, I just finished my 2 week cheat free induction, and I know you can do it too! I am aiming for a 100 lbs loss as well, I am close to your weight , but much much shorter!!! ( How's the weather up there, anyways?!) hehe.
Glad to see you are nearby, I am in Toledo.
I have kept a journal so far of my journey, feel free to check it out and comment, I love comments! LOL ( Not to mention I need readers to keep me acountable)

Pick up the book, and read read read, visit the boards often and believe in yourself! You can do it girl!

I think Induction is confusing because I don't have the book but I am going to get it this weekend....congrats on your 2 weeks of non cheating, you are well on the road to losing weight....I will check out your page in a little while...and thanks for visiting

[sallyseachange]

Hello Sonya... a warm welcome to you!

Thanks for posting your "before" pic. I'm sure that if you eat low carb, drink masses of water, exercise and read DANDR 2002 edition, you'll soon have an "after" pic to put up there alongside the one you posted already!

You can do this!!