Hi Everyone!

[Proudest Monkey]

Hi,

I am new to ADBB, but not to Atkins. I (almost) successfully lost 70 lbs on Atkins in 2004 ... but I failed in pre-maintenance and the pounds slowly crept back on. Over 2 years I put on 30 lbs and then I quit smoking in August and in no time at all another 30 pounds somehow attached itself to my body! It happened so fast ... I have no clue how err well ... I guess I do ...

Anyhow, I am back on the plan and have lost 10 lbs in my first 10 days of induction and I AM FEELING GREAT AGAIN! One blessing to me is that I never really re-addicted myself to sugar. But I am really having a hard time breaking my Splenda addiction ... I was using up to 20 packets a day. My co-workers called it my 'crack' ... I would even eat it straight out of the packet ... but now I am only using the recommended 3 packets a day, starting to get used to it.

Anyhow ... this board seems like a great place, so many kind and supportive members from what I have seen! Look forward to sharing experiences with everyone as we continue on the Atkins journey!

[frenchfri38]

welcome proudest monkey,


congrats on your 10 lb lost........best of luck to you on your journey...sounds like your doing a great job already.....
French

[sallyseachange]

Welcome to the board Proudest Monkey! Glad you decided to re-commit to Atkins and better health. Congrats on your awesome loss so far!

You've done Atkins before so you know it works; and it'll work again for you if you get into the "way of life" mindset rather than the "diet" one.

Get involved in board activities, make friends and ask questions... we all understand the ups and downs of making radical changes in lifestyle and are happy to help wherever we can.

[Tracie515]

Congrats on not smoking #1! Congrats on recommitting to the Atkins#2! You already know it works so good luck and god bless!

[dreamof145]

Welcome and congratulations on making the committement to make it happen. We're all here for you and want to see you succeed! Getting involved with others who are on the same track makes all the difference in keeping motivated and focused. We're so happy you've joined us and look forward to hearing about your success!

[Erin68]

Welcome and congrats on finding your way back Lookin forward to hearin how you're doing!

[sillygirl]

Welcome back Lee!

[Proudest Monkey]

Thank you all for your comments! You certainly make new people feel welcome!

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