Did I make it here yet? Newbie Here!!!

[SueSue1212]

Hello to all.

My name is Sue and I am living Adkins. I went on the program in 1999 and I lost 48lbs. in one month. Then I was in an accident and yes I gained it all back plus, but the plus has come slowly.

I had pneumonia a couple of months back and I could not breath. It is the very first time my weight has ever interferred with my breathing and it made me wake up. Several time I had attempted to start the Adkins again, but it always just went south. This time though, I don't know what has changed but it is easier than ever and so far I feel GREAT! I have lost 34 lbs. in the last four week. Once I was in ketosis I have made every effort to stay there, so far so good. I do realize that in a month I have to go off the induction and move up to the 40 carbs a day instead of my 20, but I am not looking forward to it as that is when my weight loss slows.

I am 40 years old, I live in Washington State and my whole family lives on the same property. I have to cook for all of them (12 when everone is home). I am a taste cook so this has been a real challange, but I am managing thus far. I have four wonderful Grandbabies, My Daughter, Son-In-Law, My Father, My Father-in-Law, and My other Father-In-Law, and the Most Wonderful Husband in the World who I love with all my heart.

I have been on both sides of the fence. I was very skinny in high school. 5'11" and 126lbs I was a size 8. Now I am 5'11" 334lbs and a size 30. There is no denying people treat you differently. The heavier I got the more doors were slammed in my face, literally and otherwise.

I want to lose the weight for myself and my Husband.
I want to be a wife he can be proud of, although he says he is now, I want to be better for him.

I would like to meet others who are as determined as I am to lose this weight.
A support team is very helpful so if any of you are looking for a daily or every other day pal let me know. I need to lose another 184lbs. so I am going to be here for a while!

If any of you have clothes that are to big for you now please let me know if you want to sell them reasonably, I have a new job coming up in two to four weeks and I have nothing appropriate to work in.

Well Gals and Guys, this is me. I am a simple country girl that loves God, Family and Country. Ya'll take care and write if you like...

[MorningGlory]

Hi Sue
Welcome to the board!
Just curious....do you have a copy of Dr Atkins' New Diet Revolution book? I'm wondering because of what you said about moving up to 40 carbs a day instead of 20....not sure where that comes from. Induction is 2 weeks, longer if you need it, and then you move to OWL, which is the stage where you add carbs back in, in 5 gram increments week by week.

Congrats on the weight loss so far!


MG

[Chicklady]

Hi SueSue Awesome weight loss so far Do get the 2002 book. I had an older version, and this one is MUCH better!

[Gina6908]

hey sue good luck on your weight loss like i said in my post i found this site to be the best support a person could get i just started and im doing good so far..so good luck and keep us updated girl.