HELLO I'm new and off to a great start

[Cristela75]

Hello all,

I'm Cristela 33 y/o f from Souther CA and I started Atkins Induction phase on 03/14/09 so I will be done with my Inductin on Sat 3/28 and I just want to share with you how excited I am.
I started at 245 and I am down to 231 and induction isn't over. I am so glad to have found this support and look forward to meeting you all.

I started trying to diet since Jan 1st and at that time I was at 250 (my heaviest ever! ) I was going to a Nutritionist and I figured I was eating about 1300-1600 Cal a day and still not losing (all but 5 pounds) I was even exercising ! I was always soooo hungry and tired and at 2.30- 3.00 each day, I'd lose it for sweets/carbs.

I feel so much better now and AM NOT HUNGRY!! I am eating more and not having all the cravings and fatigue. I almost gave up on Atkins about my 5th day in because I felt so lousy and my body hurt so much to even walk. I'm glad that I've commited myself and have almost completed induction. I think I may stay on a little longer because I love seeing less of me each week.

[mrs.davis1021]

Welcome! And congrats on your weight loss so far!

[wellkept32]

Congrats... Keep it up. We are all cheering you on

[IrishRain]

Hey there, Cristela. Great job so far! Congrats on not giving up when it was hard.
You have more great successes ahead of you. Best of luck!

[IhateMyFat]

Good on you for sticking it out..I know the first week is the hardest but its all worth it in the end. look forward to hearing about your progress.

[blueberrylady]

Welcome to the board, Cristela! Congratulations on your loss and your determination to continue. You will be rewarded, believe me!

This board is wonderful and you will find everything you need here to help you on your way, so jump right in and meet the folks!

[imagood1]

Hi Cristela -- welcome to the board, you will find so many friendly and helpful people here. Congratulations on losing so much .... good luck on the rest of your journey!!

[Cristela75]

You guys Rock! I see the success stories on here and it is amazing to see the transformations that happen on this diet. I look forward to getting to know you guys. I wake up each day thinking, "Another day towards my goal on Atkins diet, life is great!" I forgot to mention that I was also on weight watchers points system and even though I was following the plan, I had lost less than 3 pounds in almost a month! As some of you know, that is very discouraging, especially if you have like 90 # or more to loose..if you start doing the math.. it's a long time!
Thank you all for your replies and your warm welcome.

[Daisy01]

Such a great job!! You should be very proud!