Sick of Lurking....

[Lil_Texas_Tornado]

Hi Everybody! For the past three months I have been one of the resident lurkers of this forum. It is really sad because I read people's threads and how Atkins works "miracles", but I just haven't made the jump yet. Well 2009 going to be the year for me. I am NOT going to be the fat girl in nursing school. I don't like to make new years resolutions because I never stick to them. I hope with this board I can find the extra strength to stick to my guns!Thanks!Amanda

[Sarina D]

Hi Amanda, welcome!!!

Congratulations on making the decision to get healthy. This board is awesome, I believe it will be one of the most valuable tools for you.

Be sure to read the book and do exactly what it instructs. Read as many posts here as you can, they're incredibly helpful and encouraging.

Looking forward to your updates!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs.
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 253 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Lil_Texas_Tornado]

Thank you!I have read the book, just have to follow it now. (Think veggies) I have a hard time getting my veggies in like I should.

[FLdoodette]

Hi, Amanda! Checking in with this Board frequently will help you alot ... plenty of info and moral support, and who doesn't need that? You keeping a food diary? If not on paper, then you can try FitDay or some other free online program ... VERY helpful. And don't forget to drink plenty of water ....hmmm, what else? Join in the Challenges, if you can ... I always recommend the Water Challenge (committing to drinking so many ounces of water, and then logging in daily) ... speaking of which, I need to do that myself! Thanks for the reminder !

[Lil_Texas_Tornado]

LOL FLdoodette. Thank you for the advice! A water challenge would be GREAT for me. I am addicted to those evil things called diet coke and caffeine! I would love to be able to use Fitday but I am on a 2000 model computer with dial-up ; therefore, there are many things I cannot access on the web. Keeping a foot journal sounds like another great idea. Thanks again!

[OzLover]

Welcome Amanda! ADBB is full of help & knowledge~~use it to your advantage. Great advice from FLdoodette on joining some challenges! Also start a journal in Journal Chats which will help you keep track of your journey~the good & the bad. It is also a great way to keep in touch with all your new ADBB buddies!

Good luck on your journey & nursing school!

[Debie]

Welcome to the board Amanda! Good luck and keep in touch..I would have not made it as far as I have without the team. Looking forward to getting to know you!

[bacontarian]

welcome to the club and congrats on your decision to be health. that is the first step in making your dreams of weight loss a reality. I've lurked a long time and there are some really good ideas and good moral support built in as I am sure that you have seen already.

[Debi2007]

Hi Amanda! Welcome...

You will definitely find support and encouragement here!! I know that one of the things that has been most helpful to me is the knowledge of the people on the board who have already been down the road. I read and apply the ideas that they talk about. You don't have to look around much to see amazing success with this way of eating. You will do great!!

[Trisha001]

Hi Amanda!! Good luck....If I can do this...you can do this...get focused, read the book, and just DO IT!!!
T~