The sad truth to why I am here

[Koober101]

Hello everyone.

I am 40 years old, and weigh 230 pounds and am 5'9.

Not long ago my parents came to visit and not once, but twice
my Mother asked me "Where would I like to be buried"

Not meen or anything, just as loving as a Mother could ask.

But I think its the children whom should be asking thier parents that.
I also smoke and need to stop that also.

So that got me thinking.

I did Atkins 4 years ago and lost 16 pounds in only 2 weeks,
I even remember how my pants kept falling down lol

So knowing this woe does work I am going to try again.

I have been doing a low carb (under 20) for the last 2 weeks
and I refuse to weigh myself, as I know my clothes are fitting
better and I have good energy and am happy with it.

However, I say low carb and not Atkins, because I do have a
glass or 3 of wine after work... and I know thats not allowed so
I call it "Johns low carb".

Because if I have wine on induction, and call it Atkins
I KNOW either Liv, Elizellen, Lyssie or Georgiana will come
tell me I am not doing Atkins, faster then you can say
"Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution"

Ok the wine will end tomorrow and will be 100% Atkins

I know this was long but had to introduce myself as everyone
here seems to be nice and helpful.

I have the correct book 2002 and know what I need to do.

I am going overseas soon to Ukraine to help teach English
and would like to lose some weight before my trip.

And...

I DO NOT want to have to buy 2 tickets for 2 seats.

I DO NOT want the attendant on the flight to have to
go and bring me the "Special" seat belt.

I DO NOT want the Pilot to stop the plane on the tarmac
and come back and have people change seats to Redistribute
the weight to balance the plane because of me .

Also I found a web site that can calculate your Body mass index,
it said I was Obese

Now when my own computer calls me fat, its time to change

My name is John and hope to share in this adventure with all
of you

[nnooeellaannii]

Good luck!!

[tfek70]

John, don't worry about the obese label on the BMI index. I have lost 39 pounds, am wearing size 34 jeans that I haven't worn in probably 15 years, and I'm still severely overweight. I was obese 12 pounds ago. Any running back in the NFL is also considered obese.

As far as the rest of it goes, keep worrying. You are about where I started in December. I was 241, but two inches taller. I'm still two inches taller but hanging out at 202. I smoke. I drink. I did a completely clean induction and then I have been all over the ladder. I didn't go up the rungs in order, and I understand that it has impeded my progress. I am now doing what is sustainable for me. I kinda straddle the ladder. I stay under 20 grams of carbs, I eat nuts, and I have been known to have a beer or 5 (mich ultra). I'd rather have slow progress and be all over the ladder than quit and be fat and unhealthy. Your results may vary though, everyone is different. We are also about the same age. I am finding that age slows everything down too, except weight gain, that's getting quicker.

Posting here and keeping up with my Atkins friends every day has made all of the difference in the world for me this time around. Also, using the recipes on Linda's Low Carb site allow me to eat my favorite foods, just made a bit differently. Stick with it and join us for roll call tomorrow in STAC.

T. J.

[Desertthorn]

Great post John, Glad you found us and joined. LOL, your post about the plane reminded me when I was in Puerto Rico and had to take a plane to the Virgin Islands and had to be weighed. OMG

[Koober101]

Thank you all for the replies, this weekend I will try to find out how to get my ticker working : )

[Georgiana]

Hi, John! You're not doing Atkins!!!! :P Kidding... Just wanted to stop by and wish you good luck!

I'm sure there's a sticky saying how to make your ticker. Let me see if I can find it.

Here it is: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-new-read.html (If you are NEW, READ THIS!)

[Sunny_0ne]

Welcome, John. I like your attitude.

Because if I have wine on induction, and call it Atkins
I KNOW either Liv, Elizellen, Lyssie or Georgiana will come
tell me I am not doing Atkins, faster then you can say
"Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution"

Now that REALLY tickled me! Isn't it great we have them to keep us on track?

The very best of luck to you.

[Koober101]

Thank you all that replied

Georgiana - Yes I know its not 100% and I will be starting true Atkins Monday,
I know I said I would start today but its Friday and its the weekend and I have
one bottle of wine left and... ( insert excuse here )

Also thank you for the link, I will look to it soon !

Sunny One - I think everyone here is Great, I have been reading the board now
for over a month and just had to join

[kgirl]

Hi there

those are awesome goals to reach for!..Good luck and reap your rewards!

[Koober101]

Thank you Kgirl !

About 2 weeks in and I feel great. I started to add 1 mile on the
treadmill last Tuesday and have done that all week. Next week plan
to increase to 1.5 miles and then the week after aim for 2 miles.

So far so good