Hi everyone

[RandomGirl]

Okay so I'm a 19 year old female from the UK and I've been on Atkins before, lost around 20 lbs quite quickly.. but gained some of a it back because of lots of different reasons
Anyway- I recently decided to go on a diet again.. was advised with fresh fruit, veg, cereal, being careful with calories, all that stuff.. and I weighed myself yesterday and I've gained 7 lbs in over a week!!! I don't get it. At all. I've never gained weight at that rate, even when I was eating junk food. If I wanted to gain weight like that then I could have at least enjoyed it lol
So yep.. fresh start now. I have much more determination than last time I was on Atkins and no more, lets say, distractions in my life.
Sorry for going on so much and I hope you all have a nice day

[hopejoy]

Hey randomgirl!
Congratulations for starting fresh! 7 lbs is awesome! Keep it up!
Hope you hang around. There is lots of great support here.
have a great day!
liz

[sallyseachange]

Heya RandomGirl... welcome! Glad you decided to re-commit to Atkins. It works! (but you already know that).
It's good that you have determination and few distractions. You'll do fine, I'm sure. Remember to drink masses and exercise as well as following the dietary rules!

Post lots and let us know how you get along!

[Alexa]

Hi Randomgirl,

Welcome to ADBB - a great place for support and info

Best of luck getting back into it!

[guekjian]

Welcome! And if you have done Atkins before, come to the second timers club!

[sillygirl]

Hi Randomgirl! Welcome to the board. Maybe you ate too many carbs on your other "diet"! At any rate, glad you're back with Atkins. You know it works!

Don't come randomly to the board, LOL! Come around often so we can watch your progress!

[BluegrassMama]

Welcome RandomGirl! I so understand where you're coming from--I had gained a couple more pounds than my midwife thought acceptable between visits (I admit I was hitting the milkshakes pretty hard). So I gave up the shakes and followed her "healthy" diet (cereals, potatoes, fruits, watching calories and fat). My next visit, I had gained *twice* as much as before.

So I figuied I'd ditch the cereal and return to something I *really* liked Which is why I'm here now LOL

Glad you joined us!

[RandomGirl]

Thanks everybody
I had a good day yesterday.. except I had some really bad cravings just before bed lol.. I don't know what for.. chocolate, toast, all sorts! BUT I never gave in to them and I just had a piece of cheese instead and now today I feel fine!

[sillygirl]

CHEESE! Always handy for a snack. Good for you for not caving to the cravings!

[courtney19]

Hey Random girl, Im around your age, just a year older, so good for you for finding this WOE early on. I found it when i was 16 and was the youngest in the lowcarbfriends chat room haha. Anyways if you want to ever chat or be my buddy Im for it. And Good luck!