I started out weighing 252, am down to 244, but need to get down to at least 150, if not less (I'm 5'3"). So as of right now, my total goal was over 100 but I have less than 100 to lose now. Make sense? I was hoping to sneak in here because to be honest, it's a tiny bit depressing to see some people need only to lose 20 or 30 pounds -- not that I don't think they have reason to lose, just that it's depressing for me to see that I have triple or more of their weight to lose, or that their heaviest weight is my goal. Silly of me, yes, but it's true.

In case you guys haven't seen me around the forum yet, my name is Becky. I'm married to a hubby who is supportive of the weight loss but not enough to try to change his eating habits as well (shame on him! ), and we've got two kids. I'm in college right now (put it off after high school until last year), and I'm working with a bunch of skinny minnies. Fun times, I tell ya!

Soooo... yeah, I think that's about it. Hope you guys are having a great Saturday!

Nice to meet you Becky! My Husband is also supportive, as well is my Doctor. Sometimes we eat two separate meals, but it's OK with me. I so wish I had woke up when I only had the 20 or 30 pounds to lose! But, I'm hard headed. One of the times I started atkins I, like you only weighed 244, and noe, well, you can see my sig. Good luck, there's tons of support here!
Sherry

Hey Becky!!

I'm from South Louisiana as well. Welcome aboard. Use this forum -- it's a very powerful tool.

best wishes.

Sherbear, I gotta tell you... I'm listening to the kids' music that's playing, and it's a song called "I'm a Mess" by Laurie Berkner. While I was listening, I was watching your avatar dance, and it was a pretty good matchup!

Thanks for the welcome! I'm really glad to be here!

Hi Becky, welcome to the TDC! You don't need to sneak in... we welcome you with an open door policy.

Good luck on your journey!

Yaaaay! I'd rather be welcomed than having to sneak in! Thanks for the welcome!

Hi Becky, Welcome You'll get lots of support here. feel free to drop by my journal if you'd like to. either way, Welcome to one of the best support groups around

I'm joining too... I am losing in increments, but really want to lose down to 135 (I just can't face the whole number, so I'm doing it in chunks<--word choice intended).
My first race, really, is a run for the border. I seem to always just get near, then that old carb devil jumps on my band wagon and I fall off (it's usually popcorn "oh, it can't be bad for you... it's made from a vegetable" I hear.)
Hoping I've learned (and scared that I haven't)... I'm making a run for the border!!!!

Welcome to the TDC.I hear ya on the only needing to lose 20-30 pounds.It is a bit depressing.I like it here we all seem to share similiar trails and tribulations.

Thanks again for all the support, guys! I'm really glad to be here!

After a long respite from atkins I am back, having gained the 42 pounds I lost before and added another 3 to my high weight for good measure.
Yuck!
I restarted May 27th and today makes day 7 for me. I am down 8.6 pounds as of thsi AM.
Glad to be back and best of luck. I must admit, it is comforting to see others have large amount to lose too. We can do this!!
Susan

Hi Becky, welcome!

I can't remember a time since I was 7 that I only needed to lose 20-30 pounds. I have almost gotten that close in prior dieting attempts, but never made it all the way.
I believe this is my time, though!

Welcome back to you too, Pennink! Race you to that border! LOL

of course you can join !!!! went to Lake Charles, LA over Mem Day weekend..... omg.... i love the food there....sigh. how do you do it ? LOL

welcome to TDC

Oh yes, South Louisiana has the best food ever, but man oh man, is it carb filled or what???

Again, thanks for the welcome, everyone!

it is carb filled !! sad enough we only go for the food. although i am happy to say that i stayed cheat free!!! the boudin almost made me crack though hahaha!