I am back

[starez2]

Hi, I was here for a long time a couple of years ago and did well on Atkins. I recieved loads of support and information. Best of all I made good friends. Unfortunately, as life sometimes does I got swept away in moves, family stuff and busy busy kids. I lost touch, stopped back in about a year ago but again the world was busier then my need for support. So here I am back again. Why? Well, primarily because of the people. I am choosing not to do this on my own because the people here know what they are talking about and help keep your head on straight. I'm sorry for loosing touch for so long.

Now some background. I did Atkins, lost alot of weight. Had another baby, gained alot of weight. Did weight watchers, took up running, lost alot of weight. Had some allergic reactions and now I am befuddled in the eating arena and slowly finding myself eating way to much to maintain a healthful body image/life. Among my allergies....wheat, soy, nuts, peanuts, melon, pears, fruits in that same pollen family, and shrimp. So where does that leave me.....with lettuce and meat. LOL. Yep, see my dilema...in attempting to rid these common well relied upon foods from my adopted program I am going nuts (not litterally my throat would close up).

I am turning to my old friend Atkins as a solution for getting me over the hump. I am getting rid of all the excesses on a full time basis and slowly through the program going to reintroduce some of them healthily, rather that trying to take them away haphazard and replacing them with desperate chocolate fixes and loaded potatoes. So, that is were I am. I look forward to getting to know you all and seeing new friends.

[Gentlerain73]

Welcome Back!!!!

Life does have a way of becoming overwhelming at times...and I found myself in the same boat...lost alot, had a baby, put alot back on...and now find myself in need of support...
I wish you much success and many happy days
There are alot of people here who really know what they are talking about and they will be able to help you out with working around the allergies...

[starez2]

Thanks for the welcome. I see by your profile you have lost quite a bit of weight yourself. Wow that is an amazing accomplishment, you should be very proud. I look forward to chatting with you during my "shrinking process".... (trying to avoid the D word) Take care!

[Jace]

Welcome back!

Glad to see you've decided to take control again and get back on track with the healty living Atkins provides!

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

~Far la bella figura!

[JMarsa202]

Welcome back!

I'm glad that you have found time for yourself. I haven't been here long, but I agree with you about these people here...very supportive and helpful. They want us to succeed, and that is a tremendous motivation to me.

Look forward to succeeding with you!

[jimmie 48]

WELCOME BACK FRIEND! some have gone on but some of us remain. good to see you, good to have traded pm's!

[sallyseachange]

Warm welcome back to you Starez! Seriously good news that you've decided to re-commit to Atkins!

[starez2]

Thanks for the welcome everyone! Today is day 1 of my Atkins Induction. I am looking forward to the changes ahead.

[sillygirl]

Welcome back starez2! You can do it!

[Thin is possible!]

Welcome back...you are among friends!