Veteran Dieter in a New Land...

[Tootsitutu]

Hello, everyone! I am not new to the Atkins way of life - I've been temporarily successful at least twice in the past using Dr. Atkins' programs. I am one of those veteran dieters - my mother had me on my first diet at the age of 8. I can't think of a time in the last 47 years when I did not think about weight reduction or worried about gaining weight. This past weekend, I simply resigned myself to the facts ... Atkins is the only diet and lifestyle that has worked for me. Each time I lost weight and went back to regular eating, I regained the lost weight and then more! I have concluded that eating the "normal" American way (including potatos, sugar, bread and desserts) is impossible for my physiology. This past Monday, I found my Atkins books, returned to Induction and a new beginning. As expected, I quickly lost 5.5 pounds. I am looking forward to the remaining 70 extra pounds melting off. The one item I am missing is a support system or other people who follow Dr. Atkin's program and philosophy. I am glad that I found this forum and look forward to learning and sharing success.

[sallyseachange]

Hello Tootsitutu... welcome to the board!

You sound like you've got good motivation this time around and have the right mindset. That's so important, and I hope that for you it will make the difference between temporary and permanent weight loss.

Why not take a look around the Second Time Around forum? Lots of advice and support to be had there from those who've lost the way, then found it again... many of whom have reached happily reached goal.

Keep us posted!

[Scooterjam]

Yes I agree, first off Welcome to the Board! Secondly, congrats on your weight loss, thus far. Check out the Second Time Around Forum, I just restarted myself this past monday, luckily I only put on about 9 of the original 70 I lost sooooo, I'm still rockin! Please check us all out on that forum, you can do this man, we're all here to help you! This board is an excellent motivational tool.

Keep us posted!

[sillygirl]

Hi Toots! Welcome back to Atkins and welcome to the board! It sounds like you know what to do here, so post often and let us know how it's going for you!

[Laurenfra]

Welcome, If it is support you want you will find it here. ADBB is a great place to make friends with the same goal in mind. Getting healthy.

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