34 yr old with 85 lbs to lose. 2nd attempt needs help

[that1redhead]

Hi. I am 34 yrs. and have 85 or more pounds to lose. I tried Atkins this summer and it worked but unfortunately I have gained it all back plus some. I am starting over today (1/8/04). I am ready to get something done this time around.

I really need someone who can help me stay motivated and I will do the same for them.

You can e-mail me at l.steenerson@sendit.nodak.edu

235/235/150

[Suzeeq]

Welcome aboard! You are on your way now! One day at a time and 1 pound at a time. I started Atkins on 12/30/02. By June, I had lost 43lbs. New outlook on life. never felt better in my life. Eating good. Exercising. Lots of water! Got a little lax through the Fall and put 8lbs back on. Brakes went on after the first of the year. I am back in Induction and have lost 3lbs in 6 days. Energy level is back. Mind is clear! I feel fantastic! There is so much support on this site. Use it to your advantage. We are all in this together! Keep us posted!

[daisy_gram2004]

Hey there, I would be happy to be a pen pal for you. This is also my second attempt. I am sure together we can do it. I have 40 lbs at least to lose. Would actually like to lose 50 but I dont need to be too far out there. LOL

[a380_54]

Hello, Congrats on starting your weight loss again. This is my second attempt at losing on this plan. And let me tell you it works!! I started 8 months ago and have dropped 42 pounds so far. And I know that anyone who tries this and follows it to the letter can succeed also on it. If you have any questions or just need motivation get online and come see us. This board is here for you.

Karla

[that1redhead]

Things are going good so far. I am back into the groove of things and starting to exercise. Thank you for your help. You guys are great. I know this is going to work this time for all of us. We just have to make up our minds to make it work.

[IluvMyKitties]

I think you are doing great getting started again. I just started Atkins on the 8th January and also am 235 want to be 145

I'm looking for a penpal to help through this time and support eachother. My family isn't supportive really so this would be great.

So far 9 pounds or so gone and I have started some exercise routines. Everyone on here seems to offer great support and a wealth of information. Good Luck

~Janine

[Suzeeq]

Glad to see the thread growing. The support I find is so important. Until you are overweight, and indulge in this lifestyle, no one can understand. I found sabatoge in the beginning very hard. My family, 100% support! My husband insisted on eating only what I ate. He isn't overweight and wasn't. After 6 weeks, he had lost 17lbs. He actually got too thin so I had to start making him meals with more pesto! He still enjoys the meals I make and now makes better food choices although he does have his stash of sweets hidden away!

At work, omg another story. Co-workers constantly put down this WOL until Spring rolled around and I was 43lbs lighter and a size 6. I was constantly approached with the typical office sweets. "Come on Susan, one won't hurt"! My response, "I no longer consume those types of foods so please do not offer it to me again"!. Then my silent thought, ya, let that piece of cake or sweets slide down your gizzard and in an hour, let me know how you are feeling! My revenge? Maybe, but honestly if you observe it you wouldn't believe it. Once per month I get a birthday cake for the office. No desire whatsoever to have any. Well, within about 30 minutes of them all wiping out this huge ooey gooey lump of sugar, the office falls silent as they all struggle to combat the sugar they just overloaded their systems with. Quite interesting. A year later they all know to keep the comments and sweets to themselves.

So stay focused and true ladies! 1 day and 1 pound at a time! We are all in this for the long haul!

Till tomorrow.......................................... ..

[that1redhead]

Hey everyone. So far, so good for me. I have lost 12 pounds. Wouldn't it be nice to keep losing at this pace throughout? Feeling good and starting to exercise a little. Weekends are tough. Really hard to say no to people when they offer. Partly because I want it and partly because I don't want to offend anyone. Nephews birthday coming up this weekend. Any ideas when they break out the cake and ice cream? Thanks for the help and support. Everyone here is GREAT!

[Suzeeq]

Keep up the great work! Have you moved onto OWL? If so, at your local healthfood store, you can buy Atkins Chocolate Muffin Mix. Bake it in a loaf pan. Get some Atkins LC Vinalla Ice Cream and you are good go! Taste great. New flavor, Butter Pecan. Simply fantastic! You cannot tell the difference between it and the real thing!

Keep us posted! You are doing great!