Looking for a pen pal - Bay Area.

Sweetums · 11-09-2003, 02:45 PM

Hello,
Well, I am just starting this diet, have been putting it off long enough..started 11/5. Have to loose 140 lbs. So, basically I need to loose a average sized woman..to become a average sized woman...LOL.

anyway...if you want to chat about low carb stuff...I am interested.

liftmyburden · 11-10-2003, 06:55 PM

Hi!

I'm not in the bay area; as a matter of fact, I live on the other side of the US, but I thought I'd write anyway. I know how hard it is to get started and every bit of support helps. We have some common ground....I am a mom of three- boy, girl, boy, and I also had to lose an "average-sized woman". I would still like to get down to 140-145 but have been struggling with that last ten pounds for like ever! The scale keeps bouncing the same five pounds or so at me. It will go then come back....vicious cycle...lol. But I am not giving up. I love being an average sized person- for the first time in my life! It is well worth the effort and the sacrifice.

I did some research on South Beach, and my personal opinion is that it is too liberal for me. I, unfortunately, need more discipline. South Beach allows so much more in their diet plan, and I was afraid that I would abuse that freedom as I am so addicted to food. I love to eat! That's how I got to be the size I was to begin with. Anyway, that's my opinion. If you are more disciplined than I, you may do well.

Hope to hear from you. Don't give up; believe me, you won't regret it.

Sweetums · 11-10-2003, 09:08 PM

Hi,
So, which plan did you use Atkins? It is nice to know that it has worked for someone. Only 10 more pounds to go that is great! I am sure you feel a lot better though.

I am doing pretty good so far with the diet, it does take some getting used to, especially since I am used to going out and eating. It is harder to go out and eat only the things I should but I know that in the end it will be worth the effort.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Sweetums

Momof3Girls · 11-12-2003, 11:56 AM

hi, i'm living in rohnert park just north of petaluma. I started the diet today and am doing ok I guess. I need to lose about 75 or so lbs and did it before so I know I can do it again. I lost the weight on atkins about 3 years ago before having my 3rd daughter. anyway, If you wanna chat, email me at JeffNRenee@peoplepc.com.
talk to you later,
renee

shoelattegurl · 11-12-2003, 12:52 PM

Hi there - I am in the East Bay - San Ramon to be exact. I have been doing the Atkins diet now since May of 2003. In June I stopped the diet all together. Im not exactly sure why, but i guess i just wasn't ready for that type of lifestyle. In July, I still cheated alot. But as of August, Ive stayed on it faithfully, and as of November 1st I had lost a total of 25lbs, 4 pant sizes, and 1 size top!

I havn't weighted myself at all this month. I told myself that I would wait until the day before thanksgiving to step on a scale. And if i lost 6lbs by then, i would splurge on Thankgiving and eat what i wanted. I deserve it I think! I think ive made my goal too...or im at least close to it! Because 2 weeks ago, i tried on a pair of size 14 jeans and they were tight on me. Well this beautiful morning i put them on for work and they fit so comfortably! They were even baggy in some places! It was the best feeling! Now i have set another mini goal for Christmas this year. I want to fit in a size 12 by that time. Wish me luck!

The loss has definetly motivated me to stick with this WOE. I feel that it is the best way to lose weight! It is the only thing that has ever worked for me. Id love to hear back from any of you. I love this BB, the posts are very motivational. Have a great day!

mariashappy · 11-13-2003, 02:48 PM

Hi! I'm in Vallejo, CA and borderline to your sonoma county! I'm in solano county.
I'm starting Atkins tomorrow, for the umpteenth time. This time I want a penpal!!
i want to lose 50lbs, my stats are 180/180/150
I'm single, live with my bfriend, and cook every night for the both of us and he will not do atkins...so it IS hard!
My downfall? pasta. potatoes. chocolate. ugh. i miss it already, and i havent even started.
Been talking to Renee and it looks like the both of us aren't motivated enough. This is tough!

well, my e-mail is maria_volpe@hotmail.com. hope to hear from you!

maria

HolyTeror · 11-16-2003, 02:32 PM

Hi guys,
I live in Suisun City

Been doing this WOE for 4 months, and so far 31 lbs gone, with 49 to go. Just wanted to say hi

shoelattegurl · 11-17-2003, 10:11 AM

Wow good job Holyteror! Keep up the good work!

HolyTeror · 11-23-2003, 03:10 PM

Thanks Shoe

Sorry about the delay in replying....been a busy week with getting work done, and getting prepared for the holiday. This is the first year we will have guests for thanksgiving instead of us being home alone or being the actual guests....I'm excited!

I hope you guys are doing well...I've gotta go run some errands!!!

11-24-2003, 09:46 PM

Hello all Bay Area People
I'm also in the East Bay, I have been doing Atkins for just a couple of weeks, and it has been up and down. I did loose 8 pounds

But there are a lot more pounds too go. I am glad that I have found this BB cause now there are others that are doing the same and going through the same as me! In my house I am the only one that is on atkins, I am trying to get my husband to do it, No luck yet...

Talk soon

Kritter · 11-30-2003, 02:55 PM

Hi Bay Area folks...

I'm in Santa Rosa, started doing this WOE in about Septemberish but discovered six weeks later (after losing and gaining the same 5-7 pounds) that I was using a lot of Schwan's meats that had all kinds of bad stuff in them! DAMN...so did two weeks of induction again and am trying to stay around induction level carbs for now. Maybe we could start a Bay Area group or NoCal group or something! I'd like to lose 50 pounds (or maybe more...talk about optimistic!).

I'm 56 (boy that looks old in print) soon to be another year older...but would like to go down fighting!

12-04-2003, 11:00 PM

Hi, it has been a while! Thanksgiving has come and gone! I am still trying, it is really like a battle. everyone says how proud they are but then they pass the cake, cookies, and candy! I tell people what I am doing, but then they tell me, "How can you do that" and what are you thinking"! Holidays are sooooooo tuff!!!!

11-09-2003, 02:45 PM	#1
Sweetums Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2 Gallery: Sweetums Stats: Starting Weight 303 lbs. Goal 160 lbs. WOE: Atkins though the South Beach looks interesting. Start Date: 11/5/2003	Looking for a pen pal - Bay Area. Hello, Well, I am just starting this diet, have been putting it off long enough..started 11/5. Have to loose 140 lbs. So, basically I need to loose a average sized woman..to become a average sized woman...LOL. anyway...if you want to chat about low carb stuff...I am interested.

11-10-2003, 06:55 PM	#2
liftmyburden Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: eastern US Posts: 13 Gallery: liftmyburden	Hi! I'm not in the bay area; as a matter of fact, I live on the other side of the US, but I thought I'd write anyway. I know how hard it is to get started and every bit of support helps. We have some common ground....I am a mom of three- boy, girl, boy, and I also had to lose an "average-sized woman". I would still like to get down to 140-145 but have been struggling with that last ten pounds for like ever! The scale keeps bouncing the same five pounds or so at me. It will go then come back....vicious cycle...lol. But I am not giving up. I love being an average sized person- for the first time in my life! It is well worth the effort and the sacrifice. I did some research on South Beach, and my personal opinion is that it is too liberal for me. I, unfortunately, need more discipline. South Beach allows so much more in their diet plan, and I was afraid that I would abuse that freedom as I am so addicted to food. I love to eat! That's how I got to be the size I was to begin with. Anyway, that's my opinion. If you are more disciplined than I, you may do well. Hope to hear from you. Don't give up; believe me, you won't regret it. __________________ liftmyburden 284+/147/140-145

11-10-2003, 09:08 PM	#3
Sweetums Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2 Gallery: Sweetums Stats: Starting Weight 303 lbs. Goal 160 lbs. WOE: Atkins though the South Beach looks interesting. Start Date: 11/5/2003	Wow Hi, So, which plan did you use Atkins? It is nice to know that it has worked for someone. Only 10 more pounds to go that is great! I am sure you feel a lot better though. I am doing pretty good so far with the diet, it does take some getting used to, especially since I am used to going out and eating. It is harder to go out and eat only the things I should but I know that in the end it will be worth the effort. Thanks for the encouragement! Sweetums

11-12-2003, 11:56 AM	#4
Momof3Girls Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 7 Gallery: Momof3Girls Stats: 232 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 10, 2003	sonoma county here hi, i'm living in rohnert park just north of petaluma. I started the diet today and am doing ok I guess. I need to lose about 75 or so lbs and did it before so I know I can do it again. I lost the weight on atkins about 3 years ago before having my 3rd daughter. anyway, If you wanna chat, email me at JeffNRenee@peoplepc.com. talk to you later, renee

11-12-2003, 12:52 PM	#5
shoelattegurl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,885 Gallery: shoelattegurl Stats: 250/243/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: starting over again!	East Bay here Hi there - I am in the East Bay - San Ramon to be exact. I have been doing the Atkins diet now since May of 2003. In June I stopped the diet all together. Im not exactly sure why, but i guess i just wasn't ready for that type of lifestyle. In July, I still cheated alot. But as of August, Ive stayed on it faithfully, and as of November 1st I had lost a total of 25lbs, 4 pant sizes, and 1 size top! I havn't weighted myself at all this month. I told myself that I would wait until the day before thanksgiving to step on a scale. And if i lost 6lbs by then, i would splurge on Thankgiving and eat what i wanted. I deserve it I think! I think ive made my goal too...or im at least close to it! Because 2 weeks ago, i tried on a pair of size 14 jeans and they were tight on me. Well this beautiful morning i put them on for work and they fit so comfortably! They were even baggy in some places! It was the best feeling! Now i have set another mini goal for Christmas this year. I want to fit in a size 12 by that time. Wish me luck! The loss has definetly motivated me to stick with this WOE. I feel that it is the best way to lose weight! It is the only thing that has ever worked for me. Id love to hear back from any of you. I love this BB, the posts are very motivational. Have a great day! __________________ Beth 1st Goal: 225 (down 10% from starting body weight) 2nd Goal: 199 by February 14th, 2009

11-13-2003, 02:48 PM	#6
mariashappy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California Posts: 4 Gallery: mariashappy	east bay Hi! I'm in Vallejo, CA and borderline to your sonoma county! I'm in solano county. I'm starting Atkins tomorrow, for the umpteenth time. This time I want a penpal!! i want to lose 50lbs, my stats are 180/180/150 I'm single, live with my bfriend, and cook every night for the both of us and he will not do atkins...so it IS hard! My downfall? pasta. potatoes. chocolate. ugh. i miss it already, and i havent even started. Been talking to Renee and it looks like the both of us aren't motivated enough. This is tough! well, my e-mail is maria_volpe@hotmail.com. hope to hear from you! maria

11-16-2003, 02:32 PM	#7
HolyTeror Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 699 Gallery: HolyTeror Stats: 212/192/150 WOE: Jorge Cruise/exercise Start Date: August 22, 2006	Hi guys, I live in Suisun City Been doing this WOE for 4 months, and so far 31 lbs gone, with 49 to go. Just wanted to say hi

11-17-2003, 10:11 AM	#8
shoelattegurl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,885 Gallery: shoelattegurl Stats: 250/243/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: starting over again!	Wow good job Holyteror! Keep up the good work!

11-23-2003, 03:10 PM	#9
HolyTeror Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 699 Gallery: HolyTeror Stats: 212/192/150 WOE: Jorge Cruise/exercise Start Date: August 22, 2006	Thanks Shoe Sorry about the delay in replying....been a busy week with getting work done, and getting prepared for the holiday. This is the first year we will have guests for thanksgiving instead of us being home alone or being the actual guests....I'm excited! I hope you guys are doing well...I've gotta go run some errands!!!

11-24-2003, 09:46 PM	#10
Bigbird Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: Bigbird	Hello all Bay Area People I'm also in the East Bay, I have been doing Atkins for just a couple of weeks, and it has been up and down. I did loose 8 pounds But there are a lot more pounds too go. I am glad that I have found this BB cause now there are others that are doing the same and going through the same as me! In my house I am the only one that is on atkins, I am trying to get my husband to do it, No luck yet... Talk soon

11-30-2003, 02:55 PM	#11
Kritter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Kahlifornia Posts: 536 Gallery: Kritter	Hi Bay Area folks... I'm in Santa Rosa, started doing this WOE in about Septemberish but discovered six weeks later (after losing and gaining the same 5-7 pounds) that I was using a lot of Schwan's meats that had all kinds of bad stuff in them! DAMN...so did two weeks of induction again and am trying to stay around induction level carbs for now. Maybe we could start a Bay Area group or NoCal group or something! I'd like to lose 50 pounds (or maybe more...talk about optimistic!). I'm 56 (boy that looks old in print) soon to be another year older...but would like to go down fighting! __________________ Kritter "The strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack"

12-04-2003, 11:00 PM	#12
Bigbird Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: Bigbird	Hi, it has been a while! Thanksgiving has come and gone! I am still trying, it is really like a battle. everyone says how proud they are but then they pass the cake, cookies, and candy! I tell people what I am doing, but then they tell me, "How can you do that" and what are you thinking"! Holidays are sooooooo tuff!!!!

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