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[tbjs56]

Hi All. My name is Terry. I'm 50 and have tried Atkins in the past and lost around 30 lbs. I got bored with it and the pounds have just kept creeping up. My weight was up over 300 lbs and I was getting desperate. I decided to come back to Atkins about three weeks ago. I am still on the induction phase and doing and feeling great! I really haven't weighed myself but I definitely have lost inches - two notches on the belt! I feel different this time around. I really want this to become a lifestyle for me and I never want to return to the high carb lifestyle. I haven't started exercising regularly yet but I will. My goal weight is 200 lbs so I know I have to be in it for the long haul.

[indymom]

Hi Terry..Welcome! Sounds like your off to a great start! I tried it briefly in the past too..and failed..but I thought i could do a 'modified' atkins..and that just didnt work for me..its gotta be all or nothin..and the mindset of realizing u have to do this for life really helps. To finally be able to lose weight is so much more rewarding than giving up some fav foods. Best of luck to you!

[sallyseachange]

Hi Terry! Welcome! Isn't it great when you tighten those notches! Very inspiring... congrats on your success so far.

You'll find this board a great help, I'm sure. Everyone understands the emotions, problems, successes behind weight loss... and lots of us have had the thrill of reaching goal.... a truly wonderful feeling. Very best wishes to you for achieving this too.

You can do it! Keep posting and let us know how you're getting along... join a challenge... start a journal... try a new low carb recipe... make friends on ADBB.

We're all here for you!

[sillygirl]

Hi Terry! Welcome to the board, and back to low carb eating. You've done it before, so you know it works! This time, try all the great recipes so that you don't get bored!

[dreamof145]

Welcome Terry! You've come to the right place for support and encouragement!

Get active here with people who care and enjoy the ride. We've got motivatonal stories/photos, journals, challenges, recipes and lots of friendly people who want to help you succeed. You can do it, we are all here cheering you on!

[Scooterjam]

Welcome to the spotlight TBJS56!

My name is Scooter, and I want you to know that this way of life works! Obviously you've already gotten some great advice by some wonderful people!
No need to be bored with what we eat hon, I've included a link to a wonderful recipe site, amazing!!

Also, I would love to suggest that you come on over to the Second Time Around Club and check in with us each and every morning. It's a place for those of us who have fell off the wagon (your's truly included) into the dark, only to find our way back into the light! Come on over and say hi!

Also, what an excellent chance to sign up for our latest challenge:

Veggie Challenge:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....7105#post647105

Isn't that pretty cool. All you have to do is eat your veggies and you get the award?!?! Awards and presentations and you just got here!! LOL!!

Here are some other threads and links you may find help to get the wheel in motion. The intial moving the wheel is all you need, these links will keep up the momentum!

Rules of induction:
What are the Rules of Induction?
Acceptable foods:
What foods can be eaten on Induction?
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!!

Best of wishes! Life is good!
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