Thought I'd come back for another go...

[funky-guitar-babe-9]

Hi all - it's been a while since I was last here, my mother worried about this woe so much that she stopped me from doing Atkins when i started last year. However, now I'm 17, I've decided to really take matters into my own hands and, well, here I am!
I want to join the Royal Navy, but when I joined a gym two ish months ago, I found to my horror that I weighed in at about 206 pounds. Not good for a 5' 6" 17 year old girl, muscle or no! Last Wednesday [24/06/09], I decided to go for it, and start my Atkins journey again. I had dropped a few pounds through exercising, but not enough, so I started Atkins at officially 204 pounds, wanting to get down to 154 to give me the healthy BMI I need for the Navy, my health, and my general happiness.
So far I've dropped 10 pounds, and already lost about an inch off my waist and hips. I'm excited to uncover the new me, and be a healthy weight, fit and happy - which I haven't been since I was about 5. I look forward to keeping you all updated on my progress

[sham]

Hi welcome your making the right choice to follow this diet.Im also fron England.All the best to you keep us posted on your progress im sure you will do really well.

[chinadoll]

Hi Nicole, do you have the book? Atkins is more than eating meat. Maybe that's what your mom was afraid you would do. You need your 3 cups of veggies and lots of water. I have no doubt you are a very determined young woman and will soon be a thin and healthy young woman.

[imagood1]

Congrats on your success so far -- eat the proper foods, exercise, drink enough water and you'll be at your goal weight befor eyou know it. If you need any help let us know.

[funky-guitar-babe-9]

Thanks for the welcome, guys!
chinadoll - I do indeed have the book, and have read and explained it to her, she just panics a lot! My Dad lost a lot of weight on Atkins a few years ago, with no real exercise owing to a disability, and has kept most of it off - he was very healthy throughout, and still is, but she was concerned that at 16 [as I was then], I was "too young to diet". The whole "it's a way of life, and healthy" thing didn't work. :P
But I do have my Dad's support, and my Mum is dubious but accepting it slowly as she has seen weight come off, and watch my skin improve, as well as me getting active and being a lot happier. She's getting there!

[chinadoll]

I think that the best way to convince always is to let them see how happy, healthy, and full of energy you are. Sometimes, if you are lucky, they even convert themselves!

[Sarina D]

Hi there and welcome back!!!!

I agree with what everyone has said above. Just be sure you make this way of eating your lifestyle and do it by the book and you'll be just fine.

Congratulations on your decision and keep in touch and let us know how it's going for you!

All the best,
Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
Current weight – 190 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160