Back at it again...round 523409.

[QtpieMtV]

Haha, hey guys!
I guess this is my introduction. So I've got BIG things happening and I thought - what better than to start my new career and new move with a new body, right? I don't have much to lose - probably 10 pounds, but who doesn't want to feel their BEST right? Well I DO!! So, in a nutshell...I'll try to wrap this up.

I've danced all my life - was always fit, could eat whatever I wanted. Went to college, danced a little less and gained some weight. My parents dropped 90 pounds total on Atkins and that's how I lost my freshman lbs. College is over, I naturally lost some weight but I'm not at my best, NOR am I dancing anymore. I try to run and lift weights when I can but dancing is my passion...

SO FOLKS..I'm moving to the city, just got a job with MTV and it's only a few short blocks from Broadway Dance Center so not only will I be walking a ton more, but I'll be dancing a bunch too, yay!!

However, it's summer time and I'm not feeling comfortable to walk around in my bikini on the beach. I can get SO insecure with just a few silly pounds but who doesn't - right?

Anyway....today was my first day on Atkins again. I want to keep it up, my problem is being consistent. In the winter I was content with being on atkins for 2 weeks, then taking a weekend to endulge - then hop back on. It was my sleazy way of maintaining - and I certainly did. But I'm done being "content"...I'm ready to be at my best...

ok wish me luck!!
I"m about 5'5 at 135 pounds and want to be 125...

~Michelle~

[cherribom1]

Good luck and welcome! Walking is one of the best and easiest forms of exercise. You will definitely get your share of it living in NYC!

[MorningGlory]

Welcome Michelle!

[sallyseachange]

Warm welcome Michelle. Glad you decided to join up with us here at ADBB. It's a good place to come for support and motivation.
Congrats on your new job with MTV... and it's cool that you have somewhere you can dance nearby! That'll be an enormous help to losing, then maintaining your weight when you reach goal.

Looking forward to your posts telling us how you're doing!

[QtpieMtV]

Thank you!! I'm very very excited...you know what's funny? Yesturday I ran/walked 4 miles on a nearby track and this morning I'm sore - but I can also SEE a difference. I'm trying to prepare myself for all the walking I'll be doing in the city. I haven't worked out in a long time, I don't want to walk from point A to point B in the city (could be a few miles!) and feel tired so I must put myself through training, haha.

Where should I post to just vent and such? On this newbie forum or elsewhere??

[dreamof145]

Welcome! So happy to have you join us!

[sillygirl]

Hi Michelle! Living in NY is all about the walking! You will walk your weight off in no time. Just be sure to stay the Atkins course while walking!



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