Hundreds to Lose...

[Discolemonade]

You can do this! It's going to come off pretty fast in the beginning, but the road is a long one. It never ends. You have to change your life. This is not a diet. This is a way of life and the sooner we all realize that, the sooner we'll all be a peace with it. Just don't stop, don't give in to temptation, plan ahead, know your foods and do it for YOU.

I'm so glad you found and joined the board. So many of us depend on each other to get through the day sometimes, we're a family. We welcome you with open arms.

[Adena]

Welcome, learning2love. So glad you're here. This is a great place -- when you feel tempted or even when you fall, folks here understand and lift you up again (and again and again and again, if necessary).

I noticed you said you might have to stay on induction for a long time since you have a lot to lose. Actually, many here find that they lose even more (or at least, just as much) by moving up the rungs to OWL. And, for me (and lots of others), having the additional variety of foods is SO important to not feeling deprived. I highly recommend you consider not staying on induction too long. Atkins allows you to eat so many wonderful foods -- so I urge you take advantage of it!

Best of luck to you. While I know it seems like you have a lot to lose, in the great scheme of things, time flies.... you'll be seeing big progress before you know it!

[blue996]

Welcome to the Board! You'll find lots of support here. We know you can do it!

[Outback Jess]

Hey love, welcome to ADBB, sounds like you absolutely KNOW what works, and WHAT DOES NOT...grains.
My body does so well on low carb, and Atkins is one of the very best out there, and there is so much support amoung our people here...You are gonna feel good again in no TIME!
Welcome.

[4me4once]

Good For You!!! Stand up to the well meaning friends and remind them that you have made a decision and you need their love and support.

I admire you so much for coming back to Atkins. For me, Atkins has gotten me right on track of eating RIGHT! I am on day 16? something like that, no cheating, no desire to cheat because I feel soooo good I only want to feel good. lol And I am having a blast cooking!

My husband is skinny, 165 pounds, 6' tall, never a weight problem and eats like a pig!!! But those of us here, ARE allergic to wheat and grains and sugar, imo.

Keep on hun! I'll be cheering you on!!!!