Restart and Introduction :)

Barbie70 · 08-26-2007, 03:51 AM

There has only been one thing that has ever worked for me in the area of weight loss, and today, I'm back taking the plunge.

The first time I gave Atkins eating plan a serious attempt, I lost 45lbs in about four months and felt great, sadly, in the back of my mind I always considered it a -diet- I never thought of it as I should, a way of eating and a life plan for me. I'm one of these people that simply can not touch refined carbs, rice, pasta, bread, pastry pies, the moment I think, I can handle just a wee bit of pasta, I've lost the battle. I'm not even one of these people that can make 'mock' pasta or mash, its simply too much like an alcholic drinking near beer. Nope! Right off the wagon I will go.

Two years ago, I went out to 'celebrate' my 45lbs, and rather than looking ahead to what good things were to come if I remained on plan, I 'treated' myself to ....-tries to remember- wow.. that must have been some treat. I dont even remember what it was now. Whatever it was it ditched me and I could not for love nor money ( both were on offer ) get myself back on track and follow through where I dropped the ball.

So this go around, I'm keeping it simple. Lean Chicken, Turkey, fish and some beef (beef for special celebrations) no processed meats at all. Fresh vegetables and greens (I love greens) My basic rule of eating at this point will be one cooked main dish and one raw side dish. If I have two poached eggs in the morning, I want to have a raw small salad as well. Grilled tuna steak for dinner, matched with a raw rocket salad with lemon and olive oil dressing.

Anyway, I've rambled a bit

maybe time for a small introduction before I forget.

my name is Barbie (Babs, Barbara whatever) I'm 37 this year and currently living Bracknell, United Kingdom. My current goal weight is set at 200lbs.

My mini goal for now, is 225 by June 08 (88lbs), when our family plan on relocating back home to Missouri. Will be a change for my British husband I'm sure. I'm not in a rush this time, I'v not set my final goal yet, as I have pleanty of time to see where life takes me in the meantime.

I hope your morning is filled with success and happiness and I look forward to holding out my hand should any need a friend

annamazing · 08-26-2007, 05:48 AM

Barbie. Best of luck!

heather2578 · 08-26-2007, 06:16 AM

Nice to meet you Barbie, you can do it!!!

TXLoser · 08-26-2007, 06:31 AM

Barbie...sounds like you got a plan and ready to roll.

Post is a good reminder to us all that when we celebrate our weight loss goals to use non-food rewards.

Sandytoes · 08-26-2007, 10:44 AM

Barbie,

txchic · 08-26-2007, 04:54 PM

Hi Barbie!!!

I am starting again also, Good Luck to you!! We can all support and encourage each other..

chakwaina37 · 08-29-2007, 08:40 PM

gr8 to meet you

barb, Best of luck in this journey , there is so many here who just like you have fell off the wagon myself included in that count, just came back. Like i always say to myself these boards are strong since we always come back to them when we are in need for strong support. Such awesome folks here.

back ((hugs))

08-26-2007, 03:51 AM	#1
Barbie70 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bracknell, UK Posts: 8 Gallery: Barbie70 Stats: 313/305/200 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: August 2007	Restart and Introduction :) There has only been one thing that has ever worked for me in the area of weight loss, and today, I'm back taking the plunge. The first time I gave Atkins eating plan a serious attempt, I lost 45lbs in about four months and felt great, sadly, in the back of my mind I always considered it a -diet- I never thought of it as I should, a way of eating and a life plan for me. I'm one of these people that simply can not touch refined carbs, rice, pasta, bread, pastry pies, the moment I think, I can handle just a wee bit of pasta, I've lost the battle. I'm not even one of these people that can make 'mock' pasta or mash, its simply too much like an alcholic drinking near beer. Nope! Right off the wagon I will go. Two years ago, I went out to 'celebrate' my 45lbs, and rather than looking ahead to what good things were to come if I remained on plan, I 'treated' myself to ....-tries to remember- wow.. that must have been some treat. I dont even remember what it was now. Whatever it was it ditched me and I could not for love nor money ( both were on offer ) get myself back on track and follow through where I dropped the ball. So this go around, I'm keeping it simple. Lean Chicken, Turkey, fish and some beef (beef for special celebrations) no processed meats at all. Fresh vegetables and greens (I love greens) My basic rule of eating at this point will be one cooked main dish and one raw side dish. If I have two poached eggs in the morning, I want to have a raw small salad as well. Grilled tuna steak for dinner, matched with a raw rocket salad with lemon and olive oil dressing. Anyway, I've rambled a bit maybe time for a small introduction before I forget. my name is Barbie (Babs, Barbara whatever) I'm 37 this year and currently living Bracknell, United Kingdom. My current goal weight is set at 200lbs. My mini goal for now, is 225 by June 08 (88lbs), when our family plan on relocating back home to Missouri. Will be a change for my British husband I'm sure. I'm not in a rush this time, I'v not set my final goal yet, as I have pleanty of time to see where life takes me in the meantime. I hope your morning is filled with success and happiness and I look forward to holding out my hand should any need a friend

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08-26-2007, 05:48 AM	#2
annamazing Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 966 Gallery: annamazing Stats: 233/233/160 Start Date: NOV 15, 2009	Barbie. Best of luck!

08-26-2007, 06:16 AM	#3
heather2578 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 9,802 Gallery: heather2578 Stats: 325/240(post preg)/180 WOE: Sugar is PURE EVIL!!!! Start Date: June 6, 2005	Nice to meet you Barbie, you can do it!!!

08-26-2007, 06:31 AM	#4
TXLoser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 12,739 Gallery: TXLoser Stats: 354/244 WOE: LC Start Date: January 2004	Barbie...sounds like you got a plan and ready to roll. Post is a good reminder to us all that when we celebrate our weight loss goals to use non-food rewards.

08-26-2007, 10:44 AM	#5
Sandytoes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,301 Gallery: Sandytoes Stats: 350/284/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 1, 2007	Barbie,

08-26-2007, 04:54 PM	#6
txchic Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 52 Gallery: txchic Stats: 325/213/200 WOE: Weight Watchers	Hi Barbie!!! I am starting again also, Good Luck to you!! We can all support and encourage each other..

08-29-2007, 08:40 PM	#7
chakwaina37 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nv Posts: 490 Gallery: chakwaina37 Stats: One day at a time WOE: Low carb, suger free Start Date: On and off since 2000	gr8 to meet you barb, Best of luck in this journey , there is so many here who just like you have fell off the wagon myself included in that count, just came back. Like i always say to myself these boards are strong since we always come back to them when we are in need for strong support. Such awesome folks here. back ((hugs))