New To The Board, But Not To The Diet!

[redladybug06]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tynan, and I am a 26 year old stay at home Mom of 2 girls (ages 4 and 6). I am originally from Northern VA, but scooted over the VA line to WV about 5 years ago for the lower cost of living...

I lost about 50 lbs. on the Atkins diet after giving birth to my oldest Daughter, and 5 years later am going at it again. I have no idea what took me so long...I have tried everything BUT Atkins in the meantime, and I just end up hungry and frustrated with cravings. I tried getting back on Atkins one time since having my youngest Daughter, but the side effects of the induction period scared me off since my kids were so little, and I had to have the energy to keep up with them...

I have been on the Induction period of the diet for a solid week (since last Monday) and though the first 4 or 5 days was ROUGH, I stuck with it, and am losing an average of a pound a day. Not sure how long this will keep up, but I am all for it for now!!

I currently weigh 245, and I have goals in 20 lbs increments. I would LOVE to get down to 180, but my ultimate goal is 165. Heck, I will take 225 happily for now as my first goal, since given my height (5 7") and my body type, though I will still have a ways to go, I look much better...

When I got back on the diet, I googled support groups, and this group is one that looked interesting to me. I am looking forward to the support and ideas.

Sorry for the novel, I am just excited...

God Bless.

~Tynan

[liv]

Hallo Tynan,
Welcome to ADBB. Congratulations on losing that weight already. You are doing great. You'll have even more energy for your daughters when you start to really get into the groove of things. My daughter is a teen and no amount of energy is enough for me to keep up with whatever it is those teens do now a days. Just have to trust I already gave her some good footing.

[Brandee]

Hey there and congratulations on starting over. It's always frustrating to lose your way and then have to start at the beginning all over again. This site has been a God-send for me.. I am almost done with my 14 day induction. You can do this... for you and your babes!

[sallyseachange]

Hello and welcome Tynan! Good to have you with us here at ADBB.

Keep us posted... we're all in this together!

[joee5]

Welcome and stay true to you. God Bless, Joe

[Trisha001]

Welcome Tynan..We have a lot in common..Lets talk sometime...
You will be super happy with your results...and have a ton more energy to spend with your two girls This is a great WOL!!!
T~

[Elsie150]

Keep up the great work!