1st day here

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Registered: 08-02-2004
1st day here
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Mon, 08-02-2004 - 1:11pm
Hi again.... Im so sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Deb, I'm 47 (for another month at least), newly divorced after 32 years (been seperated 8 yrs, and was physcially and mentally abused 25 yrs. Im over that, I have a new life and need a new me), and I'm from Miami Florida. This is my 1st time here, have been on Atkins 2 weeks and 2 days. no weight loss...nada...zilch! Im am 100 pounds overweight and joined this group because i need to be around people who know where I stand. Have alot of friends who have had weightloss surgery, and I'm not going that route. I know I can do this...and your help is needed and appreciated... thanks

Deb

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Registered: 03-20-2004
In reply to: miamideb
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 1:17pm
Hi Deb,

Well, of course you can do it! And good for you, that you didn't go the surgery route (surgery scares me, any surgery that is). I don't do Atkins (Atkins type diets scare me, too..and I've lost weight just the good old fashioned way...counting calories, fat grams and moving). There are other people here who ARE on Atkins though. Good luck to you, and nice meeting you here.

Forte

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Registered: 08-10-2003
In reply to: miamideb
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 1:26pm
Hi Deb!

Welcome to the board!! I'm sure that many of us can relate to difficulties "jump-starting" our weight loss programs. I did Atkins for 2 months last summer and was moderately successful while on it, but I discovered it wasn't the right plan for me. Have you gone through the induction part of the plan? Also, are you drinking plenty of water? How about starting with some exercise? Even if it's taking a short 10 minute walk - anything to get moving. I find that I can diet all I want, but if I don't move around, it seems like the weight doesn't want to come off. I, too, need to lose almost 100 pounds, but hey, we've already taken the first step by being on this board with all the other ladies (& gents!) who are in our shoes!! You can do this and all of us are here for you!!

Elle

243/237/145 5'5"

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Registered: 06-16-2004
In reply to: miamideb
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 1:31pm

Hello there Deb :)

 

  Shawna

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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: miamideb
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 3:48pm
Welcome to the boards, Deb! I'm sorry you haven't seen a loss yet, but hang in there. Keep at it and I'm sure you'll start to see the pounds drop.

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 05-17-2004
In reply to: miamideb
Mon, 08-02-2004 - 11:17pm
Congrats on your new life and your decision to come here for support in your weight loss journey.

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Fear

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Registered: 06-27-2003
In reply to: miamideb
Sat, 08-07-2004 - 10:40am
Oh wow! Welcome to another Deb!

Deb (the Palomino)

270/234/140ish

Deb 270/228/145ish  (updated 4/19/04. Next weigh-in: 6/1/04)