Re-Intro, It's been a while...

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Registered: 02-17-2004
Re-Intro, It's been a while...
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Sat, 06-19-2004 - 12:43pm
Hi Everyone ~ don't know if anyone remembers me. I started posting here consistantly around February and kinda dropped off the board around the end of March. Needless to say, I also dropped off my Atkins WOE around the same time. So, now almost the end of June having gained back the 17lbs I lost and more, I've decided to get back on track. Better late than never? I am at my heaviest I have ever been in my entire life and not only am I noticing it in my appearance and how my clothes aren't fitting from last summer, I am feeling it was well. My knees are starting to ache (when they never did), I am getting heartburn more often and have absolute no energy level. I can't even admit to any of my friends and family some of the other issues I go through on a daily basis; ie: having problems getting up off the floor after sitting, fitting in to seats in the movie theatre (have they made them smaller?!) and putting on a seat belt in a car. I can't take it anymore. It has now become not only a lose weight issue but I want to feel healthy! So, I've decided to do something about it.

My current weight is at 267 and I'm about 5" tall. Of course, I know what I look like but I never feel that I "look" like I weigh that much. Even a few friends are completely surprised by my actual weight and they say I must carry it well. (What else are they gonna say though right????)

I know everyone on this board is on different WOE. I have decided to go back on Atkins but would like to know if anyone here has tried modifying it at all. I'm concerned about the fat intake with that WOE but am still would like to cut out the "bad carbs". I'd like to get my carbs from fruits and veges, which I know are limited on that program. Does anyone have any advice on a "low fat low carb" program at all? (modified Atkins or maybe another WOE/program altogether?)

Let me finish by saying, I know I will not drop the amount of weight I need to lose in a few days/weeks/months. I understand I have spent my entire life packing these pounds on, so I'm not looking for a "quick fix". I'm looking for a healthier way to live.

Glad to be back and looking forward to any replies...

Have a great rest of the weekend!

~~Kerry

267/267/140

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Wed, 06-23-2004 - 10:47pm
welcome back, your handle sounds familar but can't remember anything about ya.

You might want to check out South Beach, it seems like a very good plan. My WOE incorportates a lot of it but not all. Or just modify Atkins to suit you.

Hope you figure it all out, good luck!

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