I'm Carole -- new Atkins member

[imagood1]

Hi - my name is Carole, I'm 51 from Missouri. I want to loose 80 pounds. I take meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglicerides and Type 2 diabetes - the doctors classify me as "obese" -- man I HATE that word! I went to a nutritionist but the rules were so complex I ended up frustrated and stopped. During Christmas a couple pictures were taken of me and I saw what the doctors were saying - I didn't recognize the fat lady in the pictures.

I would appreciate all help and friendship I can get here. I've been reading the rules of Atkins and went to the store to get a few things....I plan to start in earnest on January 5. I want to get enough acceptable foods in the house for at least a week before I start ... and get my husband back to work so my mind is focused.

I've been looking at pictures people have posted and am so impressed with all of your success. If you need a friend or just someone to talk to please say hi! Thank you Tom for your welcome email. Hope to hear from more of you soon!!

[SunnySmile501]

Welcome to Atkins way of life! Lucky for you that every single health problem you have will be cured by this delicious way of eating. It even cured my life-long asthma. I never knew I was allergic to wheat/grain until I removed it from my diet for 14 days plus. I no longer take those awful asthma drugs or use inhalers.

My real name is Carole, too, but I've been called Sunny for so long, I don't think people are talking to me when they call me Carole.

Good for you reading before you start. So many people don't have any idea how to do induction before they start, so they end up making serious mistakes which robs them of the full benefit of induction. Join some of the forums and ask all the questions you need to.

Sunny!

[ceemarie]

Welcome and good luck to you. Take it one day at a time and one pound at a time. Your health will return. You can do it.

[Lisa]

Welcome to the board...welcome home!

[imagood1]

thank you Lisa. I'm feeling right at home already

[Debie]

Welcome Carole! What a great time to make the decision for a healthy lifestyle. I am in the same boat with high cholesterol. I was put on zocor but wanted to try on my own, I am giving myself another 2 months or so and will have the blood work done. If it is not down,then I will give in to the meds. I was also denied disability insurance due to being "morbidly obese". Like you, I did not see myself that way until seeing pictures. Pictures do not lie unfortunately or rather fortunately.

We can do this!! This is a great support system that will take us above and beyond our goals.

[imagood1]

You are right Debie - pictures don't lie. I just looked at them again a few minutes ago and I still am shocked by that person. I know I can do this -- I am armed and ready! I bought the book this afternoon and it should be here in a couple days..with this wonderful support system online I am ready.

I've been looking at recipes this afternoon and can't believe the variety in what is out there.

Thank you for your welcome!!