So... Day 1 Tomorrow....

[eclectikat]

So... Here I go... Day one tomorrow morning for induction. I have rid my home of all carbs... I can do this I live alone.
I have been to the grocery store and stocked up on the necessities... except for pork rinds. I have a roast in the crock pot and it will be done by morning. I have boiled my eggs... and my water is chilled.

My name is Kathy, I am 39, and plan on being much less a woman by my fourtieth birthday next January. I started a while back with a few steps a day, and have build to 4-5kms most days. I thought I could to the mainstream weightloss thing... but hit a plateau. Last fall I had a minor sucess with Atlins induction... with 11 lbs lost in 14 days... gained it all back plus when I reinjured my lower back. So I have decided to hit it hard and serious... No cheats like nuts and excess cheese... or those nasty 100 calorie packs... and plan on giving the induction a real good effort for 30 days. and then will see where I go beyond that...
I also have lurked here for about 5 days now... Psyching myself up to engage in a war, battling my bulge once and for all. I feel I have some success in the lat 45 days. and feel good that coupled with induction I should see some real results.
I look foreward to sharing and learning from everyone here.

HERE'S to the power of intention.
In 30 days...I will be thinner than I am now. I will post photos on May 30! that is a promise! Please hold me to it!

Kathy

[Fayeza]

Hi Kathy, and welcome aboard.
We are all here to support you. Keep up the positive attitude.
Good luck with your journey.

[charks1]

Hi kathy,
First off Welcome to the board.. and welcome to a new way of life. Since you've been lurking I'm sure you've checked most everything out...come join us in an excercise challenge when your ready...It does wonders when you know theres someone else out there in the same boat.Theres alot of wonderful people here just waiting to make a new friend,help you out when you need motivation and give you a push in the right direction even if you don't ask ...lol
Again welcome
Char

[Jace]

Welcome to Kathy,

Always great to see a fellow Ontarian join the board! Glad to have you with us.

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

~Far la bella figura!

[joee5]

Welcome Kathy. Keep that positive attitude and you'll do fine. Any questions simply ask away. There's lots of knowledge on here. Keep us posted on your success. Good luck. God Bless, Joe

[eclectikat]

I LOVE THIS PLACE AND ALL THE WELLWISHERS.... I so appreciate all your words so far. Day is going fine... Busy with work... headache... not ATKINS related... that will happen tomorrow!

It is an amazing thing to have community of wellwisher behind me. I only hope I can offer support to any one else who needs it.

Be Well.

[sallyseachange]

Warm welcome Kathy! It's nice to have you decide to join our Atkins family after a period of lurking. I love your positive attitude... that's so important and a huge help to speedy progress.

Post lots... we're all in this together!

[eclectikat]

I AM IN KETOSIS!! YEAH!!!!

So far so good not weight loss thus far but I feel good, a little lethargic, and dopey... but hopefully I will get in the upswing tomorrow.
No cravings... the mind is a powerful tool in this process. I have clearly made my mind up about being serious about this. I took my sister grocery shopping and stayed in the car to avoid temptations. She got in the car and proceeded to eat a peanut butter Oh henry... and while i gaver her crap... It hardy effected me. In fact I had forgotten about it until writing this post. Derterminatioin will go a long way. I hope to stay strong.
Thanks for all the support everyone!

[eclectikat]

May 13 and I have reached the two week mark of Induction. I have decided to continue on with an extended induction for 2 week intervals. I have lost a total of 8 inches cumulative which is fantastic. I am so thrilled about this. the numbers on the scale are slow to move but I am working out alot and have lots of dense muscle. i am constantly in ketosis. I feel great. Its as if a layer of fat under my skin is disolving. SO exciting.
I will pop back in and post more as I go. Thanks everyone for posting and all the inspiration I get from this board every day. IT IS A HUGE PART OF MY PLAN!!!

[Fayeza]

Wow! congratulations! 8 inches!! that's a great achievement! Keep up the good work.