Starting Over

[Disneygirl13]

Hello to everyone!
I have been reading all your posts and information for the last week and it is incredible. Thanks for all the advice and info, I really feel like you will be able to help me stay on track.

My story - Abput seven years ago I was @ 183 lbs. and feeling horrible. I was diagnosed with Lupus and slept all the time. After two years of feeling crappy, I decided to change my life and started Atkins. I lost 35 lbs. and after that the doctors could not find any sign of lupus in my blood tests, it was a real miracle. Over the last few years, I have felt great and have been playing tennis, hiking and exercising like crazy. Recently my weight creeped back up and I was at 168. People say I look great still but I am started to feel tired. I have been eating whatever I wanted for the last few years. I have tried Atkins few times recently but it didn't work. I forgot all the important rules and didn't have the book.

Anyway, I need to make a change before I get sick again, so I started Atkins on Monday 4/2 and have already lost 7 lbs. I am doing this together with my friend.. (she is going to post too). My goal is 140..and I know I can do it!!

Thanks for all your posts, they are great and inspiring

[Scooterjam]

Welcome Disneygirl13!

Thanks for coming to the board! Lots to do and see around here for sure!!

My name is Scooter, and I'd like to welcome you to the spotlight!

Might I suggest the Second Time Around Club as well. It's a forum for those of us who may have strayed from the plan. We have a daily roll call. You could maybe find some reasons for certain parts of your induction not working and such.

Even though you may have already gotten these, I would like share some links and threads with you!

Rules of induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782
Acceptable foods:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781
Awesome Recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html
Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one
http://www.thedailyplate.com

Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, we are very happy to have you with us!!

Seriously, pop into the Second Time Around Club!

Best of wishes! Life is good!

[thinlizzi]

Disney girl:

I have no doubt in my mind that you can do this! Nice introduction. Talk to you soon!

[thinlizzi]

Man, I've been trying to reply, but I am gettng lost in all the messages! We will do this together and with all this support we can't go wrong! I'm here for you too!

[huggija]

Welcome DisneyGirl!

Since you've already been reading the forum, you know what kind of support is offered. It's AWESOME.

Hope to see you posting on STAC.

[sallyseachange]

Welcome to ADBB DisneyGirl. Glad to have you around!

It's cool that you're doing this with a friend. You can support and encourage each other, which is a nice bonus.
You mentioned not having the book. It would be a really worthwhile investment. If you do decide to get it, choose the 2002 edition which is the last one Dr A wrote in its entirety.

Happy losing!

[sallyseachange]

Sorry DG... I just read your friend's post and see that you gave her a copy of DANDR... so that probably means you already have one... that's cool!

[sillygirl]

Hey there DG! Welcome to the board. It sounds like you've made some great friends already here. Eating this way with friends is a terrific way to keep the course! Who is "your friend", you said she will post too?

[Disneygirl13]

Thank you to everyone for your support and posts!!
Had a good weekend, was worried about Easter... 160 and holding, feeling great!!! Hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter.

[Scooterjam]

You're doing good sweetie!!! Excellent Job!! You survived your first holiday!!! Excellent, it just keeps getting easier!

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