Hello From Illinois

[PAULAR42166]

Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself and say HI!!!
I am from Central Illinois, I am 41 (wow hate it when I say that lol)
My starting weight I thought was 238 got down to 220. But noticed that my scale wasn't working right so I went and bought a new scale. Now mind you I was so proud of the 220 but when I got a new scale it read 235!! Talk about a DUH moment!! ( note to self , never buy a scale during weight loss !!). So I felt like I was kinda starting over but not really cause it just means I started higher then I thought!!
I started induction on 09/07/07 and I have added doing 30 minutes on the gazelle. Which usually equals to a little over 1.5 miles, I plan on upping my time as my knees have arthritis and have to keep an eye on them.
My Daughter who is 20 is doing the plan with me, She started a week before me and yesterday, She took my size 18 jeans home and I got into my smaller ones that have been hanging in my closet for 3 years waiting for me to do something about the weight gain. I am proud of the weight I have lost so far but know that I have a long way to go but will get there that is for sure.
Have a great day !!! Hope to get to know you all well!!!
Paula

[*Emma*]

Hi Paula!

Welcome to ADBB!

And you should be proud of yourself, that is great work and so fantastic that your daughter is doing this with you!

Best of luck on your journey!

[dreamof145]

Hi Paula. Congratulations on you and your daughter for committing to do the program together. Have you read the book? Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, edition 2002. It will help both of you to understand the program and make plans to be successful. How wonderful that you'll have someone to discuss your success and exercise with.

Best wishes and be sure to come here often for encouragement to keep focused on making it happen for both of you! You can do it, we are all here to help anytime you need it!!

[sallyseachange]

Hello there Paula and welcome to you and your daughter! It's so cool that you're doing Atkins together. You'll be wonderful support for one another.

Congrats on your loss so far... despite what the new scales says... you still lost!
Also, do take your measurements... they're a far more reliable guage than the scales, for weight loss.

Happy Atkineering!

[PAULAR42166]

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!
I love reading this board, you guys rock! and what you have accomplished is amazing. Yes I need to get the book and reread it again. I also put a measuring tape on my list for shopping today. How often do you measure?
Have a wonderful day!!
Paula

[bradybunch]

Welcome to ADBB Paula, nice to meet you.
You will do great here with us. Sorry to hear about your scale mix up. Bummer, but at least you are battling on. This board is the greatest. You can find everything here to be successful on this way of eating. It is right at your fingertips. Congrats on your losses so far and for starting a exercise regimen. Good luck to you

[2BME]

Great job so far, Paula! Welcome to the ADBB!

[BLAZING IN FL]

Welcome to the board....

[sallyseachange]

Originally Posted by PAULAR42166

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!
I love reading this board, you guys rock! and what you have accomplished is amazing. Yes I need to get the book and reread it again. I also put a measuring tape on my list for shopping today. How often do you measure?
Have a wonderful day!!
Paula

I wouldn't measure more often than once a week.

[dreamof145]

I've always measured every two weeks.