Newbie from Portland, Oregon

[tracyjprez]

Hi Everyone!

My name is Tracy and I just found this site today while browsing around at The Low Carb Cafe . I found their site a few days ago and decided to start on their six-week, low-carb challenge starting October 1st. I am very excited to have found you guys and am inspired by many of the stories and photos I have seen here.

I am already a STAC member. Yes, I have done Atkins before! Weightloss is my achilles heal. I have struggled with it most of my life. Had the most success I have ever had on a weightloss program with Atkins back in 1982 when I was 20. Lost 30 pounds in 3 months. Moved to Germany and promptly went off the plan. Have "tried" it a few times since without great dedication or success. But I know my body responds best to low-carb and it is something I can do with my husband, so, I am back at it! And happy to have found this awesome online support group!

I posted some information about myself in my profile, but here is most of that, again, for those of you who don't go there to read it.

I live in Beaverton, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, with my husband and soulmate of 11 years, Jeff. I have raised 3 wonderful children of my own
as well as Jeff's 3 kids who are all now fabulous young adults. And I recently became a Grandma! So, that's really exciting!

Hubby and I are self employed. We own a software development company, so we are blessed with pretty much total time freedom, which is a mixed blessing! I love the flexibility it offers me, but I also miss the social interaction of being out face-to-face with people. So, we have also recently gotten into the Healthy Chocolate Business and we are having a BLAST with that!

I love people (all kinds, colors, shapes and sizes!), animals, plants, books, music, international travel, art, spirituality, women's issues, cooking, baking, wine, chocolate, etc.

I am really looking forward to getting to know each of you personally and admire what you are doing to improve your fitness and lives. I am not fully committing to Atkins until next week when I can go grocery shopping to restock the house. Until then, I am simply trying to eat smart and keep my refined carb consumption to a minimum. Will start Induction once I have the kitchen ready to go!

Blessings to all,

~tracy

[OzLover]

Welcome Tracy! ADBB is a fantastic place for support. Good luck on your journey!

[sugarsack]

hi Tracy... Hillsboro here ! welcome aboard.. come here often, read everything, ask questions.. it really does help

[Sherri]

Hello Tracey,
Welcome to ADBB and back to Atkins. Post often and join some challenges here, a great way to meet people and make new friends.
I'm in Southern Oregon myself.
What does your healthy chocolate consist of? I'm certainly interested.
Wishing you the best of health and lite!
Sincerely, Sherri

[tracyjprez]

Hi Sherri,

Your face looks so familiar to me! Where in Southern Oregon are you? We just recently relocated back to Portland from Bend.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I am very excited about pursuing this lifestyle again! And more excited about getting results!

The healthy chocolate primarily consists of all raw cacao, acai berry, blueberry, and raw cane juice. I'd be happy to tell you all about it, but feel free to visit our website if you want to read our story and learn more:
Home

Looks like you are getting amazing results with Atkins! I am jazzed to find other Oregonians on here!

Blessings,

~tracy

[tracyjprez]

Hey Sugarsack!

WOW! We are neighbors! I actually live in Beaverton! So, thanks for the warm welcome! Maybe we could get together for coffee sometime and swap Atkins stories! Let me know!

Hi Glenda! Thanks so much for your support! This seems to be a great group of people and an active community! Awesome!

Hugs and Blessings to you Both,

~tracy

[sugarsack]

hi tracy.. sounds great... i actually found a starbucks drink thats great on induction.. i just ask for 2 shots espresso, 3 tblsp of heavy cream (steamed) and a dash of sugar free vanilla.. its a bit strong but induction legal... as long as you only have one per day if the caffiene doesnt cause you cravings like it does in some.. it doesnt for me so i can (and do) have coffee.. daily

[Asclepius]

Howdy Atkins Neighbor! My sister and her family just moved out of Beaverton and up the road a skip and a jump. I used to visit her there all the time when I still lived in Seattle. Perfect distance to downtown PDX if you ask me. Oh how I miss the Pac NW. So happy to have you aboard. Don't be a stranger!

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by tracyjprez

Hi Sherri,

Your face looks so familiar to me! Where in Southern Oregon are you? We just recently relocated back to Portland from Bend.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I am very excited about pursuing this lifestyle again! And more excited about getting results!

The healthy chocolate primarily consists of all raw cacao, acai berry, blueberry, and raw cane juice. I'd be happy to tell you all about it, but feel free to visit our website if you want to read our story and learn more:
Home

Looks like you are getting amazing results with Atkins! I am jazzed to find other Oregonians on here!

Blessings,

~tracy

Hello Tracey,
I live near Crater Lake. I have a friend I went to school with that is a Vetrenarian there in Bend. You lived just over the mountain from me. Maybe I just have one of those faces that look familiar to folks. Hehe
Your chocolate looks yummy. Do you know what the GI (glycemic Index) is on it?
Wishing you a wonderful low carb week.
TTYL, Sherri