Starting over..Reintroducing myself.

[Hugglecrazys]

Hello everyone,

Well first let me say I'm not sure if any of you remember me. **** I'm not sure how many people are still here from when I had joined long ago. Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself since I'm starting over..starting from a clean slate I guess. My name is Reika. I'm 23 years old. I dont' exactly remember how long ago I used to come to these boards but I know I had always kept the link. So much has been going on with me in the past year+ but I'm finally deciding to buckle down and make some changes. I have two children now. Talis who is 17 months old and then I just gave birth had have a four week old now. I haven't had my doctor check up yet since it's scheduled for later this month but I figured with the new year rolling around and with some resolutions made I wanted to get on board now and start.

A little bit about myself I guess. I've always been overweight. I think the last time I was under 200 lbs was when I was in the 8th or 9th grade and that was even while being active in sports and all that. The main reason I want to lose weight is to become healthy. After having kids it made me realize that I want to be around for awhile..I want to see them grow and be able to do things with them. I don't want to be the fat mom who couldn't keep up with her children or had to sit on the sidelines because I couldn't join in on the fun they were having. I want to be an active part of their lives..to be able to play those games and sports with them when they get older.

And honestly, the other reason I wish to lose the weight is because I've always had low self esteem. I'll be the first person to talk down about myself and that can't be healthy for the kids to grow up and see. I want to set a good example for the boys. I'm tired of feeling like I'm worthless and I think the first step in changing how I feel about myself is to be happy with the reflection I see staring back at me in the mirror everyday. I think that once I feel better about myself I'll have the strength and courage to start new in other ways. I'm married, have been for four years now and let's just say it's not the best of things. And as stupid as it may sound I just don't think I can do anything about making it better until I feel better about myself.

So here I am. I know how I am and I know that if I put my mind to something I can do it. But I also know that I'd like to have someone who's been there..knows how it feels..someone I can talk to while doing this for support since I won't have support anywhere else. I'm hoping I can find that here.

Okay, I think I've rambled enough and I'm sorry the post is so long. *laughs* Bad habit I guess. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know some of you.

Sincerely,
Reika

Starting Atkins- Jan 1, 05 Weight-310

[2big4mysize]

welcome back from a former 300 pounder.

I hope you will pop into the Century club and introduce yourself we got some new challenges going you can join if you'd like. You joined just after I retired as a mod according to your date in your avatar area so I don't think we ever met.


Happy low carbing

[Lady_Hawke]

Hi :wave Welcome!
Come on over and check out the Century Club. Its a great area and I think you'll really like it!
Congratulations on making the decision to change your life with Atkins!
:hug

[lostandfound]

Hi there :wave Welcome back....
And congrats on your new baby. What wonderful inspiration to motivate you to lose the weight..forever!!!
I saw your howdy in the CC!! I'm glad you found us!
I'll look forward to following your success!!

Hugs,Tammy