Newbie in Tampa FL

[gypctrvlr]

Hey everyone, I actually found this forum by chance and decided to sign up and restart the low carb diet after gaining 8 pounds over the last month(while on the zone)! I have reached the conclusion that my body does not handle carbohydrates well at all, and the best thing for me would be to essentially eliminate them and slowly reintroduce them to my diet.

So frustrations aside, I am a 29 year old registered nurse (cardiac care) where I spend a great deal of my time telling patients that they would benefit from some increased activity and weight loss. The looks I get don't surprise me though I am a fairly active person (I want to lose 20 pounds at least) I'm half and half

As far as hobbies go, I travel every chance I get, I play clarinet in a community concert band, I like to go dancing (esp hip hop or latin) and I like bike riding , volleyball, flag football...that sort of thing. I used to box but stopped because I didn't want to take a punch in the face (can you blame me!?)

Wish me luck I am on day 3 of induction and no troubles yet...but there are a lot of temptations at work that I will need to establish a "zero tolerance" policy for in order to be successful.

[mitzimarie]

Greetings, gypctrvlr

Welcome to ADBB.

Great introduction! You ARE an active one, aren't you? That's great, as exercise is an integral part of Atkins that is not optional. A lot of people struggle with that part of it, but it sounds like you're going to excell!

I like to make sure that newbies to the board see the "sticky" I placed at the top of this forum. There's all kinds of tidbits of information in it, that I hope will help you on your journey. Here's the link, is case you haven't seen it yet. http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-new-read.html (If you are NEW, READ THIS!)

I look forward to hearing more from you. You'll do great!

[FLdoodette]

Hello and welcome, newbie from Tampa! Another Floridian here ... this is a great site full of fantastic info and helpful people. Check in often, join in the challenges if you can ... it really helps

[sugarsack]

welcome.... i agree to come here often, read everything, ask questions.. you will find amazing support and encoragement... YOU CAN DO IT....

some get the induction flu after about 3 days.. i had this 24 hr headache, but nothing else.. its different for everyone.. so when it happens dont give up.. you will feel much better after...

keep up the good work.. YOU CAN DO IT

[gypctrvlr]

Thanks for all the support everyone! don't know how to post a pic just yet, but I will once I figure it out.

My stats

HW 215 (hypopituitarism) I knew something was medically wrong after dieting and excercising had the OPPOSITE effect! 50 lbs weight gain over 2.5 years! No pregnancy weight just fat!

SW 185 (with medication and my lifestyle of dieting and excercise I went down to 175 and stalled, started The ZONE and actually I gained 10 lbs in about 6 weeks while on the zone!

CW 180 (I know and it's only day 4!!!!) I told myself to wait until after 14 days before my 1st weigh in but I already noticed less bloat so I couldn't help myself!

GW I would be happy at 150 but I know I could still stand to lose more. I guess I will see when I get there!