Hi all

[StuC]

Long time lurker, first time poster

I have been an Atkins proponent for nearly 10 years, with my first time on the diet dating back to 1999. Over the years, through a combination of lack of willpower, love of wine/beer, lack of time & easy access to carb-laden foods, media and peer/family pressure, etc., I've fallen out the lifestyle many times, only to eventually regret it.

I've lost over 60 pounds from Atkins and the Bernstein Diet (a Doctor-assisted low carb diet in Canada), but have gained around 30 of that back over the past 3 years. Currently 255 lbs (my usual set point), as a 6' 1" male. My target is 205 lbs.

Reading Gary Taubes' book "Good Calories, Bad Calories" last year angered me enough to spur me back into action - this time for life.

Cheers
Stu

[Trisha001]

Welcome Stu...
Good luck to you...
Stay focused and the pounds will fall off...
Keep in touch
T~

[Monita]

Hello Stu,

I just came out of "lurker mode" myself and am just learning the in's and out's of posting. Hope this gets to you alright.

Lets hang in together and we'll both reach our goals. I look forward to seeing you around the forums.

Best Wishes,
Monita