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Old July 13th, 2008, 01:44 AM
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Hi everybody,

I have come here to introduce myself. My name is Michelle, and I am from Sydney, Australia.

Mine is not a very interesting story, I have had two children who are now 7 and 10, and since I had them, struggled to lose the weight.

I lost 20 kilos (44 pounds) over the last couple of years, but am now stuck stuck stuck! on the last 10 kilos (22 pounds), which may not be a lot to some people, but it is to me.

It doesn't matter how much exercise or dieting I do, I just can't move it!

So this is my first try of Atkins, and have been doing induction for 3 days.

I decided to try this forum to get some help and suppport from people who are doing or have done it, as it is not such a big thing in Oz, not anyone I know anyway!

Look forward to getting to know you all.

Michelle
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Hi there and thanks for posting your (very interesting) story! Good to have you join us.
Congrats on your 20 kilo loss... that's awesome! Now we'll see if we can help you with the last 10 kilos.

My advice would be that you make the move to OWL (ongoing weight loss) pretty soon after completing the two week induction. You need time to move up the rungs and find what foods might be triggers for you. You also need time in owl to find your CCLL/CCLM - critical carb level for losing/maintaining). Don't be afraid of OWL, you still lose... and many actually lose more on the first couple of rungs.

Post lots and keep us updated as to your progress. We're behind you all the way!
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Hi Mish68, your search has ended. Welcome to the board and the start of a new way of eating. For most here this is also a new way of life. Wish you much success
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Hi Michelle Congrats on your fantastic loss so far and best of luck for the last 10 kilos!!
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Welcome and best of luck! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
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Thanks for the welcome everyone!
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welcome, just keep coming here and reading and asking questions - you can do it !
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Hiya Michelle. Welcome aboard and best of luck to you. Stay strong and be true to yourself. God Bless,Joe
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Hi Michelle,

Good job on your first three days! The hard part is over... now it's just a matter of finding which foods are your vices. I think you will find this is a great program and a great forum to give and receive help. If you have any questions, let me know!
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[quote]now it's just a matter of finding which foods are your vices/QUOTE]

All foods are my vices!

In all seriousness, today is day 7 for me, and I stuck with it.

The first 3 were really hard, and I had the headaches, but they were gone by Sunday.

I felt quite queasy in the stomach on Saturday, but the reality is now I feel great, and the first time in a long time that I'm not starving in between meals!

I have lost 2 kilos (4.40 pounds), I am not sure if this is just water, but I don't really care!

Thanks to the forum for all the reading and tips I have been getting..
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