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Old April 14th, 2007, 11:47 AM
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Hello I have been overweight most of my life. I was a medic for over 10 years. Last year I developed a restrictive lung disease. Prednisone was the course of treatment. The drug added 100lbs on top of my overweight frame. I finally decided to do something. I failed at Atkins twice in the past not making it past day one. Well today is day 2 and I am ready for the long haul. Here we go!!!
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Waist = 65''
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Thighs= 30''


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Well if ur on day 2 you're doing GREAT already!!! If you ever need support we're all here for you Good luck sweetie!!!
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Good luck Bob! We're all in this together. Sorry about the lung disease..Hopefully you'll feel a lot better as you lose weight!
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Welcome to !

Glad to hear you've made it through day 1 this time! It means from here on out you're breaking new ground towards a healthier, slimmer and happier you! (I'm starting to sound like an informercial these days )

But getting to my point, my welcome is sincere...best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything feel free to give a shout!

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Hello I have been overweight most of my life. I was a medic for over 10 years. Last year I developed a restrictive lung disease. Prednisone was the course of treatment. The drug added 100lbs on top of my overweight frame. I finally decided to do something. I failed at Atkins twice in the past not making it past day one. Well today is day 2 and I am ready for the long haul. Here we go!!!
Woo Hoo! Day two! You've made a great choice by coming to this board. We won't let you fail if you come around often so we can watch your progress! It is a long haul, but a great healthy long haul, so who could complain about that?

Good luck on your journey.
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Welcome. Theres lots of support and encouragement here! Jump in, get active and enjoy the ride. We've got motivatonal stories/photos, journals, challenges, recipes and lots of friendly people who want to help you succeed. Best wishes!
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Welcome to you Bob! Day 2? That's right... baby steps...one day at a time. I'm guessing you'll be at goal before you know it!
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Hey Bob. Do you realize that Bob spelled backwards is Bob?

(Drum roll) Come back at 7:00 for the next show, try the wings!

haha! Welcome to the spotlight buddy! Excellent start, excellent start!!

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!

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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Day 4 and still plugging along, see my new post under Induction Phase
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Last Weight at MD=389
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Upper Chest=59''
Waist = 65''
Hips= 56''
Thighs= 30''


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That's the spirit Aemt!

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Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains; Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x1 (volcanos)
New Challenger's Choice...on Mars. Malea Pratera completed. Currently climbing: Pityusa Pratera: 131/821

Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
F/54yrs/5'.4"
SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:56.5 GW:57.7 (kilos)

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