Senior Newbie....sort of.

[jude]

Hi Everyone,

I am a senior (coming up 68 in a few months), but I'm more of a comeback kid than a newbie. I started on Atkins back in July 2002 and I lost 60 lbs. Unfortunately, I've gained back 45. I also discovered this forum when I started Atkins. The people here made all the difference to my success. I'm hoping that'll happen again.

I still feel like a newbie though. So many more people than when I was here before. If I remember right, the total weight lost was just over 100,000 lbs. and that seemed like a lot then.

Here's to a new old learning experience. At least this time I know it's possible.

[bkloots]

Hey, Jude. Welcome back. Never too late for a comeback. Is 68 the new 40? Not exactly. However, I do recommend weight-bearing exercise as an excellent enhancement to your LC program. You'll be feeling fabulous again soon.

Best wishes. (sneaking up on 64)

[LC_mermaid]

Senoir newbie, so funny. This is the best year to get to goal 2010~Slim again is my motto. The thing about re-starters is you already have some good strageties that you know have really worked. You can do this! Good luck

[jude]

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Barbara and LC. I've missed being a part of this group. Even though I'm 8 years older (Yikes!) than when I first started lowcarbing I don't "feel" older, probably a few more wrinkles, but my eyes aren't as good as they used to be so I can't see them.

Are people still using Fitday to keep track of what they're eating?

[GonnaDoIt!]

Welcome back to LCing! I have used FitDay in the past, but started using My P.L.A.N this time around. Takes getting used to, but not so bad once you figure out its glitches. I like having it right here instead of having to do FitDay on a separate website. It is a matter of choice for everyone here on which program makes them more comfortable.

Good luck with losing weight - you will do it!

[jude]

Hi Susan,

MY PLAN looks interesting. One of the things I do like is create a recipe. I've included lots of recipes at Fitday as custom foods, but with no details....really annoying when you try to repeat them weeks or months later. I do wish metric wasn't so prominent in My Plan. What's wrong with lb, oz, tblsp, tsp or cups these days? If someone says 1 cup or 1 tablestoon to me I know exactly what they're talking about, but I can't picture 500 ml or 100 gm. Oh well, the joys of being a senior in the 21st Century.

What made you go with Atkins 72? I think that's the version I resisted in my 30's because it seemed unbelievable. (Fool, that I was !)

judy