My name is Michelle and I'm a carb~o~holic

RGRgoddess · 12-07-2010, 05:20 PM

^^ Yup I am but I have truly hit my all time highest Weight, I'm a SHAM 38 y/o mother of 5.... 3 are still home, I'm starting PP on Dec 26th I ordered the book and the 30 day low crab diet book as well.... I'm not procrastinating I'm preparing for the low carb lifestyle

Anyways Hello and I will be lurking and reading other post

Michelle

ChristineCQ · 12-07-2010, 05:22 PM

Welcome, Michelle! You'll find lots of great information on this site. Good luck!

RGRgoddess · 12-07-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by christine1973

Welcome, Michelle! You'll find lots of great information on this site. Good luck!

Thanks Christine, funny your starting weight is the same as mine and we are around the same age and same height, I see you hit one~der land Congrats
Let me ask was it REALLY hard at first???

ChristineCQ · 12-08-2010, 04:40 AM

Hi Michelle!

I have to tell you......it was not hard for me. But I honestly hit rock bottom and would have done anything to get out.

Also, I have the kind of life that permits me to spend time planning, cooking, thinking, exercising, etc. That makes it much easier for me. (I detail that in on one of my journal entries; link in my signature.)

The first few days are difficult for most, however. You're adjusting to a whole new nutritional approach --- for the long term. Your body has to adjust, your mind has to adjust, your emotions have to adjust, your life has to adjust. My best advice is that you plan in advance the best way you can, develop strategies for difficult situations, identify potential "triggers" for you (I treat this like addiction, quite honestly!), and deal with one day, meal, or moment at a time.....whatever you can manage.

And read these boards as much as you can. It's so helpful to find tips and recipes, but even moreso, it's helpful to know that you are not alone. Others are struggling, others have succeeded, and you can succeed to.

hockey_gal · 01-26-2011, 07:07 PM

Hi Michelle!

Your sig says Atkins? Did you start Protein Power or Atkins? If so, how is it going?

I'm reading PP right now. I haven't decided on a plan yet. I'm finding lots of good information just reading the books. I've read Fat Flush and Atkins for Life. I liked the Atkins plan but didn't like the whole induction thing so I'm leaning towards PP (I also like the protein punch idea bc I've done that in the past bc I love my fruit and feel better w/a fruit smoothie in the morning!)

Deanne

12-07-2010, 05:20 PM	#1
RGRgoddess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty South Home was CA Posts: 144 Gallery: RGRgoddess Stats: 245/224.8/165 WOE: LC/Atkins Start Date: Restart 07/25/2011	My name is Michelle and I'm a carb~o~holic ^^ Yup I am but I have truly hit my all time highest Weight, I'm a SHAM 38 y/o mother of 5.... 3 are still home, I'm starting PP on Dec 26th I ordered the book and the 30 day low crab diet book as well.... I'm not procrastinating I'm preparing for the low carb lifestyle Anyways Hello and I will be lurking and reading other post Michelle

12-08-2010, 04:40 AM	#4
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,506 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Hi Michelle! I have to tell you......it was not hard for me. But I honestly hit rock bottom and would have done anything to get out. Also, I have the kind of life that permits me to spend time planning, cooking, thinking, exercising, etc. That makes it much easier for me. (I detail that in on one of my journal entries; link in my signature.) The first few days are difficult for most, however. You're adjusting to a whole new nutritional approach --- for the long term. Your body has to adjust, your mind has to adjust, your emotions have to adjust, your life has to adjust. My best advice is that you plan in advance the best way you can, develop strategies for difficult situations, identify potential "triggers" for you (I treat this like addiction, quite honestly!), and deal with one day, meal, or moment at a time.....whatever you can manage. And read these boards as much as you can. It's so helpful to find tips and recipes, but even moreso, it's helpful to know that you are not alone. Others are struggling, others have succeeded, and you can succeed to. __________________ "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." Robert Collier "When I run, it's me against myself, which means that I always lose." ~Christine Weight loss journal: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...ney-maker.html

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12-07-2010, 05:22 PM	#2
ChristineCQ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,506 Gallery: ChristineCQ Stats: 234/192/159 (5'7") WOE: DANDR Start Date: 7/26/10 (re-start; original start 6/03)	Welcome, Michelle! You'll find lots of great information on this site. Good luck!

01-26-2011, 07:07 PM	#5
hockey_gal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Coast of Canada Posts: 1,238 Gallery: hockey_gal Stats: 172/147/150 5'7.5 Goal met: Aug 19/11 WOE: Moderate LC Start Date: Aug 2010	Hi Michelle! Your sig says Atkins? Did you start Protein Power or Atkins? If so, how is it going? I'm reading PP right now. I haven't decided on a plan yet. I'm finding lots of good information just reading the books. I've read Fat Flush and Atkins for Life. I liked the Atkins plan but didn't like the whole induction thing so I'm leaning towards PP (I also like the protein punch idea bc I've done that in the past bc I love my fruit and feel better w/a fruit smoothie in the morning!) Deanne