Hi, I'm new...and looking for support, I have a lot to lose!

[Kimberleyismelting]

Hello, I'm Kimberley. I have so far to go, but I started Atkins this week, and stuck to it and lost 11 lbs! I'm really the only one in my family with a major weight problem, so I'm looking for support here.
I am 29 years old. My highest weight was 340, and now I am down to 296. Right now, my first mini goal is to get to 260, with my long-term goal being below 200. I work a very physical job, but I am laid off for 3 months at a time, twice a year, and it's very hard to not gain during those lay offs.
I'm 8 days into induction, and I think I've done very well. I'm trying to walk and do some exercise videos, too.
I want this SO BAD, is there anyone on here who has lost as much as I have to lose?

[higgies]

Hi Kimberley! Welcome to ADBB! I hope you find this community as informative and supportive as I have. BEst of luck and keep us updated. We're all here for ya!

[speedyturtle]

Hi Kimberleyismelting (love your name) it shows you know where your going. Your doing GREAT so far. Keep it up. Keep us posted with progress and questions

[Forever_Autumn87]

Hiya Honey, you have came to the right place for support and encouragement
we are all one big happy atkins family and I am sure you will love it here.
Good luck!

[dreamof145]

Hi Kimberley...Welcome. You're never alone here. You've got the best support system there is. Jump in, get active, join some challenges (Theres a great one going on right now...I AM WORTH IT CHALLENGE) make friends and above all...enjoy the journey to fitness and health.

Best wishes. Keep us posted on your progress.

[sallyseachange]

Hi Kimberley! Welcome aboard... glad you decided to join up with us.
Don't worry about how much you have to lose. Here at ADBB we have big losers and little... but we all have the same goal and we're all hoping to travel steadily in the right direction.

If you do the plan as Dr A prescribed, you'll soon be a big loser, I'm sure. We're here to help you and cheer you along the way. I hope you find the board as inspiring as many of us do.

Post lots and keep us in the know as to your progress. We're behind you 200%!!

[Discolemonade]

Originally Posted by Kimberleyismelting

I want this SO BAD, is there anyone on here who has lost as much as I have to lose?

ABSOLUTELY! You can be very successful and already have been to some degree! I lost 70lbs in 7 months way back when I first started. It's not as fast now that I'm re-starting, so my advice to do is do it right the first time!! You're gonna do GREAT!!!!

[higgies]

sorry for the thread hijack, but hey Disco! Where you been hiding?

[elsy]

You're in the right place Kimberly. This place is what you need and more.

[Discolemonade]

haha! Heya Higgies! Here & There I'd say! I had been maintaining ok, but want to lose, so here I am! Again. Thanks for the shout out!

XOXO