New and and been on Atkins 2 weeks now....

[Mia*Bella]

...And it seems to be going great! LOL!!!!!

I have lost 12 pounds and am feeling so much better about myself already!

My name is Tara. I am a 30yo SAHM. I have been overweight since te birth of my first child nearly 10 years ago, and progressively got heavier. I lost all the weight from my second child, but as soon as I was done nursing, I gained it all back.

My in-laws are sending my DH and I on a trip to Mexico for his graduation in May, and I figured this was as good a time as any to kick my butt into gear and do something about my weight.

So glad I found this board! Looking forward to learning and hopefully, helping others on their journey!!!!!

[sillygirl]

Hi tara! Welcome to the board. 12 pounds is so great, be very proud! Haveing a trip as incentive is a great idea. Whose graduation? DH or your son?

[Mia*Bella]

Thanks!!
My DH is graduating from med school! ) YAY!!! It's been a VERy long road!!!

[sillygirl]

Tara, that is wonderful news! What will his specialty be? My father was a General Surgeon, I understand the long hours and plenty of schooling!

[Mia*Bella]

OMG, I just so glad at least school will be done!!! I know residency won't be fun, but at least he's getting paid to be there instead of PAYING to be there, right? LOL!!!!
He got a residency in emergency medicine. He has been a paramedic for 10 years and still wanted that EMS-type work, just without sitting ona truck for 14 hours and better pay...LOL!!!!!

[sallyseachange]

Warm welcome to you Tara! Happy you found us here. Congrats on your lovely loss so far! That's so inspiring.
Nice news that your DH is graduating soon and that you have an upcoming trip. Sounds like lots of fun.

Post often and keep us in the know as to your progress. We're all behind you!

[Mia*Bella]

Thank you!!!! It's amazing how much easier it is after 2 weeks....I really don't feel I'm missing out on much at all (well, ok, except the Easter candy! LOL!!!)
Thank you - my DH has worked hard to get to this point! It's a very exciting time for all of us!
I love seeingyour picsi n your siggie! That's so incredibly inspiring!!! You look great!!!

[Theperfect10]

Congratulations Mia Bella. (cute nickname!)

12lbs is huge.... 1st day for me, so its lovely to hear from someone who has just finished induction. Are you staying on induction on moving onto OWL?

[Mia*Bella]

Thank you!!! (for both!)
I am staying on induction for awhile. It DOES get easier, I can honestly say that! My first week was awful....I craved my chips and pizza rolls....ugh.....but now I'm craving my dinner of salad & bacon wrapped scallops! YUM!!!!!
Good luck to you!!!! You can do it!!!!

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