i need to loose 240 pounds.....

[gonnabskinny]

Welcome Frank! Also, I want to let you know that if I can do it, you can do it. I started at 394 lbs and am now down to 209 lbs!!! So, it is definately doable! We are here to help!

[Sherri]

Welcome aboard Frank !

Post often and make new friends. There's alot of great people here that will help you along your way. Come on over to Century Club Roll Call each day and let us know how You're doing. Best of health to you!
Sincerely, Sherri

[dreamof145]

Hi Frank. Welcome to our family of losers. This is the best place to get encouragement and support to make your goals. There are so many inspiring stories here (read the loser's lounge) and people who will make the journey enjoyable. Make lots of friends, get to know everyone and share in the forums, challenges and journals. We're all here for each other...You can do it, just jump in and get active and be positive about the changes in your WOE!!! Welcome.

[jammiemarie24]

Welcome frank...You can do it and ADBB can help...(these ppl here def know their stuff...they have already helped me avoid a few pitfalls)
Congratulations on making the commitment...thats the hardest step!!!
Cant wait to see your progress, be sure to keep us updated!

[Hoping]

Hey, Frank!!!
Mmmm...platanos! Are you puertorican?
You'll have great success on this diet. Just remember to eat your veggies and drink lots and lots and lots of water-->64 ounces+ 8 ounces for every 25 lbs you need to lose!
Don't forget to exercise, either.
Good luck

[FatBottomGirl]

Welcome Frank!

You have found a fantastic forum with lots of great advice from some of the best people who have had wonderful sucess with Atkins! If you are in doubt just ask - someone will always respond with a knowledgable answer

[aquaryus]

I have about 150 or so to lose. I'm not going for super model thin... I'm going for voluptuosly healthy. We can all be in this together. I've restarted twice so far this month and so far, I am doing good!

UrbanShaman- new graphics card? Are you a gamer?

[Suga_Britchess]

Hey Frankie.....Welcome to the board. Come by the Century Club and say hello, we check in every morning and we all have over 100 pounds to lose. Join a challenge...they're a great way to stay motivated and to be accountable. Come here often, post often, ask questions if you have any (and Im sure you do) the board is a big place but everybody here wants you to succeed and wants to help you do that. Set some mini goals, 10 pounds at a time makes them easier to reach and helps to keep you from getting discouraged.
The best advice I can give is to get moving....even if it's only for 10 minutes a day walking......just do it and soon 10 minutes will turn to 20.
Ohh and if you dont already, drink lots of water......when you think you've drank enough.....drink some more.
Glad to have you here. Best of success to you, because luck has nothing to do with it!

[IrishIrish]

Frank! You've made the most important decision and that is to begin Atkins!! As one who has lost over 200 pounds, I'll give you some advice that worked for me. Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution and refer to it often ... education will be a key for long term change. Plan your food and your menus ... plan for the what ifs. (What if I'm at a party, what if it is my birthday, what if I'm at a restaurant.) Post in the Century Club Forum. Other people there understand the long term weight struggles and can be amazingly supportive. Move every day with some kind of exercise. If it isn't the gym, march in place or flail your arms around ... the point is, do some exercise ... it comes easier as time goes on. Share here on ADBB ... ask questions. Best wishes!!