Something has to give

[wnt2b skinny]

Hi Im new here and today is the first day of Atkins.. I was on south beach but didn't seem to lose anything.. I felt wonderful though.. so I thought that I would try Atkins..

Something has to work.. I have been on every diet and don't seem to lose anything.. In december I will be tested for Cushings disease to add to my other medical conditions.. lol.. I am hoping to lose weight with this one.. I can't do anything other then try..

Glad to be here and I'm hoping to get some support..

[dreamof145]

Hi, glad you've decided to join us! I also tried numerous diets that were out there, and if I did lose, I ended up gaining it back. One thing for sure is if you do Atkins as Dr. Atkins designed it, it works. Combining the 4 phases of the program with exercise, water and life-style changes will bring you success.

The ADBB is filled with many people who are all working together to help each other achieve their goals. Jump into the action...challenges, journals, chats, life/health issue forums (there are forums for hypothyroid and PCOS that you will find beneficial). Put a plan into action to be successful, make friends who understand and educate yourself on the program. You'll make it happen. We're all here for you! Best wishes!

[sillygirl]

Hey wnt2be skinny! Welcome to you.

You're made a wise decision coming to ADBB and choosing to follow the Atkins plan. As dreamof145 pointed out, we have forums for just about everything, I encourage you to read through them!

[hrgillespie]

Welcome to the boards ............. you certainly have found a wonderful place to base yourself. Everyone here is extremely supportive and encouraging even when the scales and temptations try and get the best of you ......... Keep us posted on your medical answers and hopefully this is the answer for you!!!!!


Heidi

[wnt2b skinny]

Thanks so much for the support! I think I'm going to like it here. )

[sallyseachange]

Welcome to ADBB! Glad to have you join our Atkins family. I truly hope you find that you're as successful on Atkins as so many others have been. I'm willing to bet you will be, if you follow the programme to a "T".

You mention medical issues... Are you taking any particular medicines? These can sometimes be behind difficulty in losing... on any weight loss programme.

Post lots and let us know how you're doing. We're with ya!

[wnt2b skinny]

Hey Sally,


Yes I am on Meds.. right now I am on synthroid and cytomel for the thyroid and metformin for the PCOS and I am boarderline diabetic.. I will be getting tested for Cushin's disease in DEC and we will see what happens there.. I know that my medical problems are not helping with the weight loss so I hope that this program works well and I can stick with it. Thanks for the support!

[sallyseachange]

Originally Posted by wnt2b skinny

Hey Sally,


Yes I am on Meds.. right now I am on synthroid and cytomel for the thyroid and metformin for the PCOS and I am boarderline diabetic.. I will be getting tested for Cushin's disease in DEC and we will see what happens there.. I know that my medical problems are not helping with the weight loss so I hope that this program works well and I can stick with it. Thanks for the support!

You might like to check out some of the medical forums here at ADBB: PCOS. diabetes and thyroid. Lots of helpful tips and suggestions to be had there.