Happy Friday everyone!!

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who posts on this forum. Today is my 14th day of Induction doing Atkins for the very first time. I haven't posted before because luckily I was able to find many threads with my exact questions and concerns answered in the most compassionate, encouraging manner. You are all wonderful!

I imagine I should be posting this under Introductions or something, but I really did want everyone here to know how much you've helped me embrace this plan these past 14 days.

I lost 5.5 lbs. the first week; TOM arrived in the middle of my 2nd week, so I don't think I want to weigh again for a few more days -- otherwise, I just know I'll be disappointed in what I see. It's driving me nuts waiting to see my 2-week total though!

I can't believe how fantastic I feel and even more, the foods I'm able to eat on Atkins are a dream come true. I am loving my daily taco salad, complete with cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream!!! As a former low-fat dieter, I still can't believe the things I'm able to have and still lose weight.

I feel like I know some you from reading your posts these past 2 weeks. I just wanted to finally de-lurk and say Hi. As my user name says, my name is Lisa, and I'm a recent transplant from the DC area to Houston, TX. I got married last May and relocated here since my hubby totally laps me salary-wise and this is where his job is It's been an adjustment being away from all my friends and family, but little by little I'm settling in. I currently telecommute for my previous employer located in MD, but I think after the first of the year, I want to find something where I at least go into the office several times a week. I'm not going to meet too many people sitting here on the couch tapping away on my laptop!

I've got about 40-50 lbs. I'd like to say goodbye to forever (5'8", 189.5/184.5/??), and for the first time in ages, I really feel it's possible to accomplish, especially with all the great success stories I read here!

Have a Great Weekend Everyone!!

-Lisa

"As a former low-fat dieter, I still can't believe the things I'm able to have and still lose weight."

I'm with you, Lisa! It still astonishes me. We're about the same height with about the same excess weight. Click on my profile to see how much Atkins has accomplished for me.
You can do it!

Howdy Lisa!

Glad to see you are doing so well and welcome to TX!

Hey Lisa, I am with you, i cant believe that eating all the foods u like and still losing weight i started Atkins on 11/3 and have lost 8 lbs to-date avoiding carbs is not as tough as some people say.

good luck reacing ur goal

Hey Lisa,
glad you came out of the lurking shell...heheheh
start a journal and stay a while!!! Congrats on the loss so far, I am sure you are going to continue to move down the scale!

Hi Lisa!
Thanks for doing your reading first! Sounds like you'll fit right in! I've been with Atkin's since March and am struggling now, but dang it-I'm gonna succeed!

Always great when someone delurks, even better when someone delurks in COLOR! Welcome and congrats on your loss.
Jasmine

Welcome Lisa ! I feel the same as you do. The people here are wonderful and they are a terrific support group. Log on here often and let us hear from you. Good Luck!

Welcome! Your life sounds exciting right now, and I hope that this WOE is just part of the new and interesting things going on. We used to live in DC---and were happy to leave the traffic behind when we moved away. Good luck for your 2 week weight check! Like you I lost 5.5 lbs. the first week, and ended up with an 8 lb. loss after 2 weeks of induction.

heh - i had that for breakfast.

Hi Lisa and welcome to the forum! Glad you are here with us. Sounds like you are doing great!

Welcome, Lisa! Glad you decided to de-lurk!