one more time

[not ready to give up]

Hello all,
I hope I figured this out right. Anyway, I am a retired police officer (female) who got hurt on the job and after 4 knee surgeries, got retired out, good thing too as I had gained 30 lbs. Shortly after that, my husband died, so I didnt care, and gained another 30lbs. I seemed to have leveled off at 184, but its been 10yrs. I watched my daughter grow, trying to loose weight here and there with minor successes, then evertual regains. I also ride horses and I can tell you that when you are heavy, it is much harder to ride.

So I am trying again, I find Aktins hard, but effective. I miss my sugar, but I know I have to do this.

Anyway, thanks for listening

[Alexa]

Hello,

Welcome to ADBB. I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties in your life and the loss of your husband.

This is the place to come for advice, support and encouragement. You're right Atkins is definately effective. Look forward to seeing you around the board.

[dreamof145]

Hi. Welcome to the board. I'm sorry to hear about the events you've had to endure, but so happy you found us. This is definitely a place where you will find others who are changing their lives to become healthier and lose weight. There are lots of people to encourage you to succeed. The forums are full of people who are making it happen, journals to read and interact with people, challenges to join, posts on life/health issues and motivating photos and stories from other members. Welcome and best wishes!!

[not ready to give up]

thanks to you both, how do I get one of those ticker things? I went to the webstie, but cant figure out how to put it on my profile

Donna

[MrsTessa]

I can't imagine the pain of losing a husband. You must be really strong to handle that and everything else in your life. I know you have what it takes to lose! Welcome aboard

[ValidRouge]

Hi, Donna. Welcome to ADBB. We have quite a few things in common. I lost my first husband in 1996, I'm sorry for you loss, I know how that feels. I have horses and quit riding as my weight kept climbing. I need to get back to it now that my weight is almost normal.

The Atkins WOE and this bulletin board has turned my life around. I hope you'll have the same experience. I look forward to seeing you around.

[sallyseachange]

Hello and welcome! You've had a lot of sadness and stress to cope with, but it's awesome that you've decided to commit to weight loss with Atkins. Feeling better in your body helps other issues too.
Do keep us posted... we're always interested and ready to help.

[Erin68]

Hi Donna, Welcome! Sounds like you've had alot to overcome! You can overcome this too! One day at a time and it all comes together

Tickers - once you have the ticker set up, you'll see a 'code' it creates. Paste that code into your signature in your profile - go to user cp (up near the top header lines), click on edit signature, paste the code right in there.

[sillygirl]

Welcome to the board notreadytogiveup! This is a great place to be, and a great way to eat! It may be difficult in the beginning, but as you go along and carbs leave your body, you will not crave them anymore. Also, as you move up the rung, some delicious treats can be had and you still won't miss sugar!

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