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Old May 18th, 2009, 07:50 AM
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Hi everyone,

I guess my first post in a long time should be in here.

My name is Jim, I am an Atkins veteran who lost his way after a very stressful life event (a sick child). I struggled for a couple of years with multiple restarts but never found what I needed to do it again. So an 18 month, no restart tries, hiatus has again led me back to a place where I feel I am ready to do this again. Hopefully for a very long time.

A bit about me, I am a happily married father of five beautiful (and healthy, finally) children. I got laid off about 18 months ago right at the beginning of the economic downturn. So after a bunch of unsuccessful job searching I started my own business. I originally lost over 70 pounds and kept most of it off for a while but it began to creep back up. But I have never come within ten pounds of my original high weight. I am a former moderator of this very bulletin board, and I know how integrally important this board was to my original successes. I don't know how much I will be around, but I will when I can. I will attempt to motivate others with my successes as I draw motivation from other people's successes.

I'll see you around the board.
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Old May 18th, 2009, 08:08 AM
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Good morning Jim and welcome back!
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Old May 18th, 2009, 08:09 AM
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Hi Jim! Welcome back to !

Good to hear your children are doing fine.
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Jim!!!!!!! How lovely to see you back! We've missed you here, my friend.
Looking forward to seeing you around the board as much as you have time for.
You're right about this place being great incentive and help... and it will be for you again.
Oh, and... many congrats on your new business!
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Hey Jim! Good to see an "familiar face". Welcome back!
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hi and welcome Jim -- so happy your children are well and you are back. Congratulations on starting your own business -- good luck on your journey!!
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Welcome Jim. Glad you found your way back.
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