Sun, Jun-01-14, 14:52
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New Member
Posts: 6
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 290/267.2/150
BF:
Progress: 16%
Location: Scotland
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Newbie :-)
Hi everybody!
I'm new to forums or support websites but am feeling like this could be very helpful. I've struggled with my weight all my life. As a high-school student I tried Atkins for the first time. I was NOT overweight but had curves unlike any of my stick thin friends. So, I always thought I was fat. Looking back at pics kills me, bc I was perfect. I am definitely legitimately overweight now LOL I gained 60lbs my first year of marriage - it was bliss! Since then (ten years) we have had two beautiful children but with each pregnancy i've gained and kept more and more weight. I am currently 276lbs and dream of being 150lbs. My main goals are having more energy and confidence to do things like hike, canoe, shop in ANY store, be a role model of healthy relationships with food for my kiddies... and the list continues. I am tired of the struggle and strain of thinking about my figure and weight all the time, so I've decided to take my life back. Kids are a bit easier now than they were as babies (they're nearly 3yrs and 4.5yrs). Its time for mommy to take care of mommy! I've tried low carb on and off since last August but coincidentally have been living overseas so it hasn't been the easiest. May 5 I started a new determined path with low carb and added 2-3 mile walks several times/week. My main reason for coming tonight is that I've already broken my commitment and am out of ketosis. Its such a struggle to get back on track and needed some extra inspiration. Reading your stories has been such a blessing. Looking forward to joining everyone on the journey and helping each other succeed. Xx
Oh and we only have 59 more days until we move back to the States so its extra incentive to lose as much as possible now and have a great start for losing more when I get back to where there are many more inexpensive LC options (atkins shakes/bars, lc tortillas, string cheese, etc). Scotland has none of these or they do but cost and arm and a leg!
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