I'm a two timer...

[Maxine]

Hi everyone,

I'm restarting Atkins again. I lost about 40 pounds a few years ago. Unfortunately, it crept back on. I'm determined to keep it off this time. I'm 42 years old and have about 45 pounds to lose. I've already lost 4 in about 8 days so I'm staying strong.

I've been eating what I'm suppose to and quit having my mich ultra's in the evening.

Beginning in February, three of us at my office will begin weekly meetings (15 minutes or so) each week to keep our diets on track. They are not doing Atkins. We decided to do this to make us accountable. I'm looking forward to them.

I'm pretty active already but will step up the activity.

I won't take measurements until this weekend, but my plan is to reach my goal by Easter (estimating 10 pounds per month). I don't want to gain this back so I'm being smarter this time around.

I'm fully confident I can do this. I'm glad I found the atkins bulletin board. It'll be nice to share successes and tips. Notice I didn't say failures!

I look forward to being part of the community!

Maxine (not my real name but the character on my desk calendar)

[dreamof145]

Hi Maxine. Great to have you join us. You're absolutely right that you can make this a life-style change to make goal and keep it off. The best thing about this board is that it is filled with great people who are working together to help each other learn to be comfortable with the changes they are making and encourage each other to stay focused on their health and weight loss. Participate in the challenges, forums and make lots of friends. Make a plan to succeed and it will happen. Welcome and post often so we can share in your success.

[jammiemarie24]

Just wanted to say hi...and congratulate you on losing 4 lbs already, thats fantastic!

[*Emma*]

Great idea in getting accountable in friends, i sometimes wish i could get that!

Welcome to ADBB, use the board as your tool, it is full of information

best of luck!

[Maxine]

Thanks for the replies and support. I was reading Bob Greene's book today. For those who don't know, he's the diet guru that helped Oprah shed the pounds. I'm not reading it to do the diet at this point. I wanted to read his philosophy. He was dead on about figuring out the weight issue. There's always something there - either a life change, frustration, stress, etc. The key to being successful is understanding why we each got to this point to begin with. I'm working through why I ended up where I am. His explanation is finding out why and once you understand it, you can change your life. Just saying I'm not happy being heavy isn't enough or I love food. You have to dig really deep and peel the layers.

So for everyone out there - embrace yourself! Know that today can be better than yesterday and you won't believe how wonderful tomorrow can be!

I've had my share of issues in 2007 and I am more than determined to make 2008 a year that will be something extra special. I will be walking in my third 3-Day event in October. I've been able to finish the last two just fine with no injures or blisters. I want to feel even better this year. It's a hard three days if you aren't prepared. Luckily, I've walked in fantastic weather both times (first in San Diego and then Atlanta).

Have a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend!

Maxine

[deb79fl]

Welcome Aboard! Very good place for support and information. You're right, it is a journey of discovering how to get healthy again and dealing with the issues that helped get you here.

Good luck!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome aboard! Nice to have you with us.

If you need any help, just give a call. We're here for ya!