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Old May 25th, 2007, 03:30 PM
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Hi All,

I just wanted to introduce myself. This is my second time around. I have battled weight all my life (partially genetics, partially bad eating habits, a little bit of guilt spiralling..oh ya..and a little bit of college beer partying ). The sad fact is, I fell off the wagon when I started working out of town. I worked as an administrator on a construction site in the bush 14 days out of 20 and EVERYTHING they served in camp was covered in sauce and breaded . So basically I gained it all back...plus some!
My first time on Atkins, my results were amazing! I'm 6'0 and I lost 50 lbs in a little over three months and went from 250 lbs to 200lbs (size 18-20 to size 12-14). I felt SO great!! I'll admit it was difficult at first and I had the odd little misstep (and by that I mean my Mom made shortbread cookies...omg that was a bad day ). It was amazing how different I felt. I became a bit of a gym rat... I remember looking down at my tummy and going...wow...there really ARE abs in there...I can tell cuz they hurt!! I was shrinking away and becoming more and more confident. The weird thing is that as I lost weight and when I'd go to clubs or hang out with friends..they would tell me how great I looked or just flat out treat me differently. It was almost to the point where I'd be ticked at people for liking me better thin! I was always thinking...i'm the same person regardless of my size...why can't you see that?

After some thought, I've discovered that I really am someone different when I'm thin. I'm happier, more confident..generally more well adjusted. I am not eating because I'm sad or feeling out of control. I get it now!! I am ready for a big change. This time on the INSIDE too !
I'm back in the city now and my boyfriend and I recently got engaged. I so badly want to look incredible for our wedding pictures! The countdown till February 1st is on!
I am so excited to have found this site and really think that it will be a huge support. It's tough to do it alone!! Maybe I'll even be a bootcamp girl this time!
Good luck to everyone!!

Love,
Melanie aka PinkLady260
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Old May 25th, 2007, 04:08 PM
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Welcome back Melanie! Those shortbread cookies will get me everytime too! Well, now you're off to a new way of eating, best wishes! Post often and let us know how you're doing.
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Old May 26th, 2007, 02:22 AM
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Welcome back Melanie! Sounds like you're here for the long haul going by what you say about changing on the "inside" too. That's fantastic as the right mindset is half the battle towards lifetime maintenance. I'm sure we'll be seeing you hit goal soon.

Looking forward to reading about your forthcoming successes!
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Hi Melanie! Welcome to the board. Congrats on your engagement! You sound like a person with a logical plan to lose weight! You can do it!
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Welcome Melanie...come on over to the Second Time Around Club. We're all back on the wagon too!



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