New - scared - determined

[alacia]

Hi everybody. I've lurked around this board for a while and have been so inspired by your successes. So here I am too.

I'm scared because I don't want to lose weight for the vanity reasons only now. I'm scared about being unhealthy.

And I'm determined because I know if I just stick with this I can turn all that around and actually be healthy. My track record has been terrible, starting a diet and stopping. But this just has to be it. It's time to do this.

I actually started last Wednesday and am proud to say that I haven't cheated once. I'm armed with the book and know what I have to do, and hopefully will find the support I need if I have problems along the way!

[FLGIRL1234]

You can SOOOOOOO do this. Congrats on your determination to do it for the last time! We are all in this together. If you have any questions, there are MANY members to help you along the way. Good luck! Check back often.......

[sallyseachange]

Welcome Alacia! Good to have you with us here.
Well done for getting the book. It's really important to understand the science behind this programme.
Just think... you've taken the first steps to better health and a trim figure!

Post lots and keep us updated. We'll help you... we're all in this together!

[FLdoodette]

Hi, Alacia! Don't be scared ... you've got the book, you've got this board ... you can do it! We're all on the same journey, so hop aboard and go for it!

[ImREADYImREADY]

Welcome Alacia!

[alacia]

Thanks, everyone! I've actually gotten excited about this. For the first time in a long time, I'm feeling confident. Instead of driving to work today, I even walked. Took me 20 minutes and I felt fantastic when I got there!

[Dutchgirl]

Hi Alacia,
I, too have to lose a lot of weight.
You can do this, It has to become a way of life. Don't see it as a diet where you can go on and off. I did that, and I have to live with the results of that mistake...
If you need a buddy, you've got one.
Dutchgirl

[alacia]

Thanks for the encouragement, Dutchgirl! I'll be here for you too, all the support we can give and get will help a lot!

[greedyvw]

welcome Alacia! i'm a newb here too and just to let you know, all of the people on here are really great and supportive! this place will be your new home away from home

[heavenly rose08]

hey alicia welcome to the atkin's family! I say atkin's family because that is how we all treat eachother here and also congrats on not cheating during your first week of induction that just shows that you are determined to do this ! well good luck with your diet and remember that everyone one in the forum is here to help if you have any questions or if your just feeling down this is the place to comeeveryone is so helpful!take care.