Introducing myself to you!

[Graceful]

Hi, my name is Jackie, I am married and have three kids (14, 8, 2). I started Atkins on July 5, 2003. Weighing in at a whopping 308 lbs. The first week of induction, I lost a total of 6 lbs. And am now on my second week. My goal weight is 153 lbs (the weight I was before I had my first child at 20 years old. After my first pregnancy I was at 215 lbs and by the time I had my second child (6 years later) I was at 248 lbs. Then 6 years later I was pregnant again and weighed 280 lbs. Now to date my yougest child will be two in a couple of weeks and I now weigh over 300 lbs. I am not planning on have any more kids ( the last one was a very wonderful surprise). I was planning on starting Atkins on July 7th, but came to realization that I didn't have to wait until all the icecream and goodies were eaten up, that if I was going to do it, I was going to start now. So my journey began on July 5, 2003. And here I am, needing all the support I can get. My husband just thinks that it is just another fad and I won't last two weeks. Well, I only have 3 more days to hit two weeks. I'm going to prove him wrong. Thanks for listening and I hope to make lots of friends during my 155lb weight loss journey.

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[MisterE]

Welcome. Here is "friend" number one wishing you great success and great health!

[odyssey]

Hi, Jackie, and welcome. You'll find lots of information and very supportive people here. If you have any questions let us know, alright?

Great to see you've started a journal .. smiles .. I might have to pop on over there for a read.

Namaste,
Carla

[PattyCT]

Hi Jackie :wave:

You have found one of the best places on earth! I wish for you the best of luck and great success on your journey!! If you have any questions just ask... the people here are wonderful and very supportive! And we are all here to help you prove your husband wrong :)


Best of luck to you and happy lo-carbing!!

Patty

[Iwilldoit]

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Hey Jackie :) Welcome to TDC! We can cheer you on in your journey! :D

[MTEcho]

Hi Jackie!!!
Welcome!! Here's to proving your hubby wrong!! This is absolutely the best place to be and a wonderful WOL. Happy LCing!

Echo

[carlab68]

Welcome Jackie!!! The first two weeks are hard. You've got it made now! :) You'll show hubby. Congrats on your lose. Keep up the great work and yell if you need us!

[uniquesoul]

:cheer: Welcome! :cheer:You are doing so well. Remember we are all here becoming your cheerleaders!!! Ummm... I wonder if that that might count as my excercise today!
:cheer:take care,
Pam

[Hope1]

Just adding mine, Jackie. Hi there. You're doing really well. I'll bet everyone on these boards has at least one naysayer in their midst. Just smile and go on your slimming way. You'll be able to eat and live like this for the rest of your days and with all the great meal plans and recipes to be had I don't think your husband will be complaining :lol: Good luck.

[Graceful]

Thanks to all of you for the support. I am really glad I found this site. It helps a great deal.

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[Renae]

Hi, Jackie. Welcome! :)