It's Go Time, Baby!

[beekee]

Hey gang…

This is my 2nd go-round with the Atkins WOL - 1st time with Atkins was back in 2003: at the time I weighed about 195 and over the course of 3-4 months, I ended up losing about 30 lbs. I guess I got a little too comfortable in the Maintenance phase and I soon slipped back into my old habits.

During the last 5 years, I have slowly watched my weight creep back up the scale. On top of everything else, I recently quit smoking (Cold Turkey!) – a pack-a-day habit – and that just sealed my fate – I definitely used food as a substitute for cigarettes...big surprise there, I would use food as a substitute for oxygen if I could.

I’m now about 5 months nicotine-free and I came to the realization that if I can quit smoking (Cold Turkey!) then I can do anything…

Did I mention that I quit smoking Cold Turkey?!?!?

I started induction about a week ago at 197 - I'd like to get down to about 165-170 and take it from there...

So here I am, ready to do this the right way and stick with it...

[liv]

Good for you. Welcome to ADBB.

[beekee]

Thank you!

I'm gonna need all the support I can get!

[Sherri]

Welcome to ADBB and back to Atkins Beekee!
Congratulations on quiting smoking cold turkey. That is a huge accomplishment. A reminder to yourself that you have the discipline to accomplish whatever you set your mind to.
Post often, join some challenges. A great way to meet people and make new friends.
I look forward to watching your success here.
Best of health and lite to you.
Sincerely, Sherri

[heavenly rose08]

welcome! beekee,i hope that you do great with your diet,and whenever your feeling down or need advice of some sort feel free to ask anyone here in the forum,everyone here are great in giving advice and offering thier support,so welcome and good luck!

[Desertthorn]

Welcome, we have a couple folks who quit smoking the same time they started Atkins and did a great job with both.
Have you joined the Second Time Around Club

[jimmie 48]

beekee! i see you are finally able to post. good deal!
welcome to the board!