Hello, Everyone

[kelly50]

It has been so helpful reading your posts for the last 6 weeks. I wanted to read and digest the Atkins New Diet Revolution Book and complete the#36-6 Week Exercise Challenge before joining in the discussions. The exercise challenge was so helpful with motivation. Thank you, Skyye, for doing the record keeping.

A little about me. I live in New York City and and have been married to a great guy for 20 years. While not overweight in the past, I gained 40 lbs during the last 2 years. Both my parents are seriously overweight. My Dad had bypass surgery and lost 100 lbs but is still obese. My Mom is obese and diabetic and has many health problems as a result. I saw my future in them if my lifestyle didn't change.

After doing a little research, the Atkins lifestyle of climbing the carb ladder, finding a ccl, mandatory exercise, and eating to satisfaction made sense to me. Slow weight loss seems to be my MO, as only 2 lbs came off during induction and 4 more lbs during the exercise challenge, but inches are melting off and I feel mentally better by taking steps to health.

Anyway, it is so nice to join such a supportive and dedicated group of people. I am a little shy and still learning about this WOL but will try to join in, too. Looking forward to supporting fellow ADBBers as we strive to reach our goals.

Kelly

[speedyturtle]

Welcome Kelly50 and congratz on the exercise challenge. I just joined up for the new one. my weight loss has been slow also, but it did not go on quickly so I figure it can come of slowly too. Keep us posted on your progress.

[sillygirl]

Hey Kelly! You've been lurking for 6 whole weeks? Good for you for finally posting. it sounds like you're doing a fine job so far!

[sallyseachange]

Hello there Kelly... welcome! So glad you de-lurked and joined in. Congrats on your loss so far... you are so right to think of Atkins as a lifestyle change rather than a diet. That's the only path to permanent success.

Post lots and keep us up to date on your progress. We're all rooting for ya!

[*Wendy*]

Hi Kelly!

I'm so glad you introduced yourself. I'm pretty shy too and was so NERVOUS about posting that first time!

Congratulations on your weight loss so far and for completing that challenge - you are doing great!

Wendy

[LooseShoes]

Welcome! Glad you decided to come out and play. I've seen you in the 6WEC. Just join in and have fun!

[dreamof145]

Welcome Kelly. Glad you've de-lurked and introduced yourself. You can do this, and the great thing about this board is that you are surrounding yourself with others to share your goals and learn more about this WOE. Keep us posted on your progress, I look forward to hearing about your success!

[kelly50]

Thank you everyone. I recognize all of you from your posts and am so grateful for your support. We are going to get to our goals together one healthy day at a time.

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