Why Hello!

[Snuggles11]

I figured I should probably introduce myself since I post on the boards and no one has met me yet-how rude!

I am 22 years old, 5'6 and my start weight was 191. I'm very "dense" because I've always been active: cheerleader, tennis player, gymnastics coach, etc. The breaking point, however, was when I realize that in the three and a half years that my fiance and I have been together, I haven't ever been happy with my body. Oh and then that made me remember that I can't EVER remember a time that I've been happy with my body. That was a very scary conclusion for me. I have lived 20 years unhappy, I don't want to spend another 20 like that! It's time for change.

I've tried all the other diets: low cal, low fat, slim fast, and nutri-system. I have a really hard time sticking to plans. I get a craving and there goes the diet. My biggest problem has been that with those diets, if you're out and about and you don't have your food, you are tempted to stray-not a problem on Atkins! We just stop at in-and-out for flying dutchmen!

Today is day 7. I haven't weighed myself since day 4 (189.2-down 1.8 lbs) and I am going to try not to weigh myself again until day 14. I have my TOM friend so any weigh in right now would be off anyway. I go to the gym about every other day with a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio and a pretty extensive weight lifting routine.

I have a seven day cruise to mexico leaving on tax day-April 15- and my fiance and I are bound and determined to stick to it until then. We may even stay on induction till then just to keep it simple.

My biggest concern however is the cruise. We know we're going to drink and we would kick ourselves later if we passed up the dessert table (that's what EVERYONE talks about in reference to cruises). I'm a little disappointed that the cruise will screw up our commitment but we'll do the gym on ship and hop right back on after we get back.

Well, that's it I'm so excited to weigh in next week. I really have to get some of this weight off and find a happiness and respect for my body that i've never had.

[Snuggles11]

Oh--- Start weight: 191
Current weight: 189.2
Goal weight: 150

[mitzimarie]

Hi, Snuggles...

WELCOME! Glad you're here.

[*Heidi*]

Hi Snuggles.

I just want to say that the people here are AWESOME... It's great that you exercise on such a regular basis, Keep it up, I hope to be joining the Workout wonders sometime in the not so distant future....Have an absolutely fabulous time in Mexico. Never having been on a cruise, I can't help you there, but I'm sure there are plenty of others here that have mega experience...

-Heidi

[sillygirl]

Hi Snuggles. Welcome to the board. A cruise sounds like incentive to drop some weight! Hopefully by the time your cruise comes you will have rid your body of carbs and won't even be craving them while you're away! Good luck on your journey!

[sallyseachange]

Hiya Snuggles! Welcome. Thanks for the "bio"! It's nice to learn something about the Snuggles we've seen around the board these days! Am green with envy about your upcoming cruise!!

Happy Atkineering!

[Tiggerdagibit]

I just wanted to welcome you! I've never been on a cruise, but I've heard they are amazing! Keep up the good work!

[Scooterjam]

Hi snuggles.....trust me, you are not 'DENSE', you found your way here!!! This board is so awesome, and this lifestyle is so wonderful, you have made a great decision to live this way. Don't worry about the cruise, you and your boyfriend will be armed with the tools neccessary to make it a success!! I know there are lots of other members who have been on cruises (not myself...envy!!!! haha) that should be able to shed some light on that subject. I know that my friends have always said they eat like every 20 minutes on a cruise it seems...so if that is the case, it should be pretty easy to stay on plan - just pick the items that are legal to you. If you stay on induction up to that time, I'm not sure if that is best, however to each his own, if you've moved up to at least OWL (Rung 1 prior to going you'll be able to have a wider variety of veggies at least...plus 5 extra carbs or so...) Just a thought.

Anyway, it is wonderful to meet you!! We wish you the best and look forward to hearing about your success!! Keep on trucking!! Make the next 20 years of 'HAPPY' 'DELIGHTED' 'WONDERFUL' about your body!! You are a special person and you deserve to be all those things!! This plan is so easy to follow and the meals we eat are so wholesome and gourmet!!

Great to have you here with us!! Keep us posted on your success!! Don't be afraid to ask questions. Seriously, make some posts in the Main Atkins forum about the cruise and suggestions, you'll get them!

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