2nd Time Around

[workitout09]

I am on the go all the time. I work full time, in school 4 days a week, just a month shy of completing my degree, author, not to mention I have a family to take care of as well. I am so busy being caught up in caring for my family and the needs of others that I forget to take care of me at times. I have done Atkins before and was very successful in losing 20 pounds in 6 weeks. I am here because I need just a little more motivation to do it again. My goal is to lose at least 15 pounds total within the next month or so. I will be turning 40 in less than a month and marrying for the second time in September. I need that extra push to get me there.....I want to be fit and fabulous at 40!!! Not to mention look great walking down the aisle in my wedding gown.....

[liv]

Welcome to ADBB.
Glad you joined.

[imagood1]

hi and welcome -- glad you found us. Since you've done Atkins before you should go to the STAC area (Second Time Around Club) - they give each other extra support to keep on track.

Check the stickies (information posts) at the top of this page http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/

Make sure you drink at least 64 ounces of water daily (nothing added - just water) - exercise starting today and take a good supplement daily. Don't cheat yourself or the plan - it was written specifically to help us loose weight, there are no shortcuts to get to your goal, it will take time and work - good luck!! We follow the 2002 edition of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) - get a copy to give yourself the edge to win your weight loss fight.

Check the recipe sites also - they are very helpful and will help make your meals so much more enjoyable.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html
http://www.sugarfreesheila.com/RecipesPage.html

[chinadoll]

Hi Workit. I basically went through my 30s doing what you have been doing--taking care of everyone but me. Good for you for deciding you are important too! I can honestly say taking care of me has allowed me to take better care of everyone else in the long run. I am healthier, happier and have a lot more energy. My son was also overweight and when I stopped nagging and lead by example he eventually jumped on the band wagon and lost about 40 pounds, too. Your forties is a wonderful decade. You decide you are important and you take more time to celebrate and enjoy. I think maybe we finally get comfortable with who we are rather than trying to make yourself into something you are not. Sooo, happy 40th and congrats on your upcoming wedding!

[workitout09]

Thanks so much guys for the welcomes and supportive words. Reading your stories and seeing the progress makes things much easier. I look forward to losing with you guys!