Hello, I'm new!

[lifetastesbetter]

Hey everyone!! My name is Kristen, and I'm 25 yrs old with a little Atkins experience, ready to try again and succeed!! I'm a stay at home mom of two daughters ages 7 (Izabella) and the other is 2 (Julianna) on Wednesday! I have had enough of being overweight (!FAT!) and recently felt I had my 'personal breakthrough' as I like to call it. Now I feel like its my time to lose weight and become a new healthier, more energetic and outgoing me.

One change I have recently made is starting to exercise, never have I done it this regularly/religiously as I am now. Usually when I tried a 'diet' I wouldn't exercise at all, besides going for a walk now and again! Anyway, I have been doing 30 or 45 minutes a cardio everyday (Gazelle) for 4 days, recently just built up to 45. I'm doing a TON of ab work, squats, stretches, modified push-ups, etc. Just at home. Anyway, I am sooo feeling proud of myself I dont mean to be bragging or anything!

I guess I'll share the facts and some goals/mini goals I hope to achieve through the atkins lifestyle.
At my heighest weight (day I had 2nd daughter) I was 206 lbs at 5' 3" . My lowest weight before I had my first daughter was 145 lbs. I had already begun gaining weight by this time (a few months prior I was 115 lbs) After having her my lowest weight was 168 lbs. (This was from doing atkins!)
Anyway after I lost some weight I just decided to stop there and induldge and I guess I lost motivation completely, because I didn't look back! And now I find myself gaining weight AND INCHES as each year passes by. Now I am at 199 lbs.

So my first mini goal is 189 lbs.
MG2- 180 lbs
MG3- 170 lbs
MG4- 160 lbs
MG5- 150 lbs
GOAL-135-145 depending on how I look.

However long it takes, I'm sticking it through til I am the size I want to be. Thanks for being here, I am going to need your support and help through this life changing journey.

PS Im planning on starting by Tuesday or Wednesday depending on which day I get my groceries done!!!

[dreamof145]

Hi Kristen. You have great mini-goals and a positive attitude that will help you meet your goals. Have you read the book? Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, edition 2002? I'd totally recommend reading it and using it to make your plan for success. The more knowledge you have on this WOE, (Way of Eating) the better understanding on what changes you need to make to change your life-style and have permanent success. This is the best place to get inspiration and motivation to feel good about the changes you are making and keeping a positive attitude by sharing your journey with people who care. Make lots of friends, get active in the board and don't look back....go forward to goal. Best wishes!

[Bluebelt2007]

Great to see you join the group, looks like you have a positive mindset. Good luck, you are going to do great.

[Jace]

Welcome to Kristen!

Glad to see you've got a good plan for success. Excercise is always a great start!

Best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything please feel free to give a shout!

~Far la bella figura!

[vamps-n-tramps]

Welcome welcome welcome!!!! you should check out the Second Time Arounder's Club, the people are so helpful there. I 'm a newbie too (to the board) and i feel very at home there!!!!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Kristen! Happy to have you with us!
Much kudos to you for committing to exercise in a big way. That's a tremendous help (indeed a necessity) to weight loss and good health. You should be proud.

Looking forward to following your progress starting tomorrow or wednesday. We're all rooting for you!

[sillygirl]

Hi Kristen! Welcome to the board. Yay you for exercising from the get go, it will surely help with the weight loss. Makeyourself at home, post often so we can see your results!

[deek deek]

Welcome To The Board...u Sound Like Ur Well On Ur Way But The Ppl Here Have Helpeed Me Thru Alot Thses Past 5 Months...glad To Have U With Us...good Luck...we Can Do It!!! All Together!!!

[layla17]

Great to meet you Kristen, I'm a newbie here too!

[CATBLUE]

Exercise... good for you...
welcome !!