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Leenie 09-22-2003, 02:42 PM Hi Everyone,
I got this idea from another board (thank you!) and thought it would be cool for us to get to know each other a little better.
Everyone just copy and paste the following into a reply:
DATE:
USERNAME/REAL NAME:
AGE:
BIRTHDAY:
MARITAL STATUS:
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
PETS:
ATKINS START DATE:
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE LOW CARB / ATKINS:
TOP WEIGHT:
CURRENT WEIGHT:
GOAL WEIGHT:
HEIGHT:
EYE COLOR:
HAIR COLOR:
OCCUPATION:
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
Leenie 09-22-2003, 03:28 PM DATE: September 22
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Leenie
AGE: 39
MARITAL STATUS: M
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): One Daughter :D
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cooking, crafts, music, dancing, reading
PETS: Doggy
ATKINS START DATE: July 7, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I needed stricter rules when it comes to dieting, for me its all or nothing, so nothing wins, I am a carb addict, once I start, I can't stop eating. Atkins makes me feel in control, I know that one bite will destroy my efforts so that keeps me in line :D Plus I like real foods, diet dressings make me gag.
GOAL WEIGHT: 150 - 170 (when I'm happy)
HEIGHT: 5' 10"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Brown w/Highlights :D
OCCUPATION: Office
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NJ
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
I love to eat, I have a very big appetite. I eat at every emotion, happy, bored, it doesn't matter, I am addicted.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I think Atkins is helping me control the trigger foods that set me off, the foods are wonderful and thats a plus. I am eating very healthy, more fish and veggies and I am taking vitamins. I am taking care of myself for once.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Hmmmmmm ?
barbmarie 09-22-2003, 06:52 PM This is a great idea! Should we also put pics? Easier to match names to faces?
DATE: 9/22/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: barbmarie/Barbara
AGE: 34
BIRTHDAY: October 27
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO: 11yr old daughter Kirsten, 6yr old son Jordan
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: quilting, computers, camping,
PETS: 2 Pugs, Buffy and Minnie
ATKINS START DATE: September 1
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My mother lost alot of weight a few years ago on a similar plan. Nutrisystem was getting too expensive but worked. Weight watchers never worked for me after the first 15lbs.
TOP WEIGHT: 194
CURRENT WEIGHT: 166
GOAL WEIGHT: 135?
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Reddish brown (this month)
OCCUPATION: Nurse/LPN
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pacific Northwest
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: It used to be cheating, but I've really no desire to cheat since I started Atkins. I don't even look twice at McDonalds when I drive by anymore, no desire at all!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My husband started the plan this week. It's easier when you don't feel that your food is special and different from everyone else.
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Kim in NJ 09-22-2003, 07:00 PM DATE: 9/22/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Kim in NJ / Kim
AGE: 38
BIRTHDAY: 12/3/64
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Married 16 years to a wonderful man and stay at home dad, 2 daughters (7 yr old and a 1 yr old)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Camping, Sewing, Teaching Bible Classes for elementary/middle school grades.
PETS: Lucas - our 100lb yellow lab
ATKINS START DATE: July 10, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I think it was the only thing I hadn't tried....and I could easily give up breads, pastas and rice. It's the sweets that kill me!
TOP WEIGHT: 260
CURRENT WEIGHT: 223
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5 ft 5 inches
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Brown with blonde highlights (non of it natural of course!)
OCCUPATION: Systems Analyst
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: The New Jersey Shoreline
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: It's actually my biggest problem in LIFE...I do not know or understand the word "MODERATION". I'm either all for something - or not trying at all. I tend to put all my efforts into something and then other things have to give. So that I am on Atkins and really trying to follow the program, my house is a mess! :lol:
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My pulmonologist asked to see my dd's pictures at my summer checkup and said "They are beautiful...how many more years do you plan to be around for them?" And he's painfully right!!!! I've tasted pretty much everything in my lifetime, I need to again taste the "Feeling" of being thin and active with my family.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Unfortunately I have had the taste of thin-ness before and I blew it. In 1992 I used Slimfast for 2 years to go from 200 lbs down to 128. The most horrifying day of my life was when I found out that I indeed am a "Petite" size and I could not rely on the excuse of being "Big boned". :o
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
I am finding Atkins to really work well with my lifestyle. I just need to keep reminding myself that I have a different metabolism than my husband and children and therefore cannot eat as they do. But when I am 60 my family will hopefully care less that I ate differently than they did....especially if they can recall bike rides as a family and just general "active" type activities as a family. I've been hiding in my house too long in my size 26 nightgowns! Please pray for me - I am happy to be here with you all.
Froufy 09-22-2003, 09:58 PM DATE: September 22, 2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Froufie - Frou Frou/Janet
AGE: do I really have to tell?
BIRTHDAY: April 7....ARIES!
MARITAL STATUS: married, 2nd time around!
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 3 kids: son 17 (who is driving us crazy with his teenage attitude), daughter 12 (who will soon be driving us crazy...), son 5 (who is the cutest and most delightful child, and who will one day drive us crazy!)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love reading, surfing the net, movies, play the piano (rarely now as I am too busy), love trivia games, big Elton John fan
PETS: none.....am allergic to almost everything...would love a pet bunny tho, but this would also make me sneeze and wheeze
ATKINS START DATE: May 26, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Finally reading the medical journals that validated the plan, and realizing I would not be hungry and it would fit well into my current lifestyle
TOP WEIGHT: 220
CURRENT WEIGHT: 191
GOAL WEIGHT: 145
HEIGHT: 5' 3"
EYE COLOR: light golden brown
HAIR COLOR: the real color, or the one the hairdresser gave me? lol: light brown with blond highlights (to cover the gray!)
OCCUPATION: Federal public servant
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ottawa (the capital of) Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Lack of exercise as I am truly lazy.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: The Atkins plan seems to fit into my lifestyle and is something I can stick with in the very long term.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
My favorite color is pink...I love bunnies.....I went back to school a few years ago, and graduated with an MBA last June (went part time while working full time and juggling family - I don't recommend it!!!!!)
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I have of course lost weight before only to gain it back. I believe that while physically losing weight is important, it is also necessary to address the reasons why we overeat and conquer this or the weight will never stay off!
Froufie:D
fullfig 09-23-2003, 05:47 AM DATE: 9/23/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: fullfig
AGE: 33
BIRTHDAY: 1/2/70
MARITAL STATUS: married for ten years
FAMILY INFO: one daughter--4
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: sewing and crocheting
PETS: none
ATKINS START DATE: 9/2/03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: 1) doctor told me to try it this past spring to lower my cholesterol--he's been on nearly five years; 2) younger sister has lost a lost a lot with it--currently 69 lbs; 3) twin sister has been losing with it--around 20 so far, i think; 4) husband lost 25 lbs on it in the spring and has recently gotten back on to lose another 20; 5) haven't found anything else that works well.
TOP WEIGHT: 220
CURRENT WEIGHT: 193.4
GOAL WEIGHT: 145
HEIGHT: 5'9"
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: stay-at-home mom
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: turkey
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: losing 30 lbs and deciding to take a weekend off--that turns into 9 months to a year
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i know my pattern and am determined to make it work this time. my husband and i are planning to have our second and final child while here soon. i'll be 34 in january. i really want to get this weight off before trying to get pregnant again. since i'm not getting any younger, i've got to step on it.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? my twin "supersized" also posts in the low carb threads.
d_rowland 09-23-2003, 02:03 PM I love this - helps us get to know one another better!
DATE: 9/23/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: d_rowland/Debra
AGE: 34, cause when I hit 40 I started going backwards :o
BIRTHDAY: August
MARITAL STATUS: Divorced :(
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): My 17 yo daughter lives with me and is doing Atkins with me. I have a 20 yo son who is living in Augusta Georgia and a 25 yo daughter who is married and lives about an hour away. Was married 17 years the first time. Goofed and married, unbeknownst to me, a manic depressant who wouldn't get help - that lasted two years. Been on my own for the last three years.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love doing lots of things, when I have time. I use to garden alot until I sold my house and now rent. I love doing remodeling projects, spending time with friends playing cards and just talking. I went back to school 2 years ago to be a Paralegal and finished, now I'm going to look for a job.
PETS: Dog - Abby - 1/2 cocker spaniel - 1/2 springer spaniel
ATKINS START DATE: This time 9/8/03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It worked before, until I got away from this WOE. I don't have to give up much that I really like
TOP WEIGHT: 191 - 8 years ago
CURRENT WEIGHT: 165
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Credit Support Coordinator (glorified secretary)
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NW Illinois
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: CHOCOLATE cravings . . . I eat for comfort and when I'm bored.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My daughter is doing it with me. We are setting mini-goals with rewards, so I have more motivation.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
LindaBC 09-23-2003, 09:42 PM DATE: Sept 23/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: LindaBC/Linda
AGE: 60 AAACCKKKKK!!!
BIRTHDAY: Feb 25/43
MARITAL STATUS: Married 39 years
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 2 grown daughters. Older daughter has two teenage sons. Younger daughter expecting first baby in November.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I read a LOT. Crossword puzzles. Scrabble. Cribbage. Canasta. Decorative Painting. Sewing. Gardening.
PETS: None...just a couple of bird feeders and a friendly neighbour's dog
ATKINS START DATE: Seriously in mid-July but I've tried it on and off for years.
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I was very successful the first time I went on Atkins back in the 70s. Lost nearly 100 lb. Got scared by all the so-called experts saying it would kill me and gained it all back plus extra. I've always believed it was the best way to go though. I always feel so "in control" when I strictly limit carbs.
TOP WEIGHT: 304
CURRENT WEIGHT: 280
GOAL WEIGHT: Anything under 200 would thrill me.
HEIGHT: 5' 4"
EYE COLOR: Dk Brown
HAIR COLOR: Dk Brown with a few gray strands
OCCUPATION: Secretary in home office for hubby's construction company
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: 40 miles east of Vancouver Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Carb Addiction. I can't seem to stop once I start so there are no "days off" for this old gal. I'm severely insulin resistant, a Type 2 Diabetic and hypothyroid. My age combined with various meds make it very difficult for me to lose the way I used to. I'm on Metformin but it sure hasn't helped me lose any weight. I'm also on Lipitor for cholesterol.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've finally recognized that I'm going to have to exercise more and I've recently begun doing the Body Flex Workout in addition to three hours a week deep water jogging.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I've gained and lost so many times I think my poor mixed-up metabolism hasn't a clue what's expected of it. I just keep plugging away and hoping for the best.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
1.) Lose the weight while you're young and KEEP IT OFF!! Most of you Chicks appear to be in your 30s and 40s. Don't put it off. Lose it now. The older you get, the more difficult it is to lose weight. Trust one who knows.
2.) Also, as you get older and pack around a lot of extra pounds, you start to get aches and pains that make it ever more difficult to exercise. That makes it very easy to just turn into a couch potato and give up on yourself. It happened to me.
3.) Try to avoid taking medications. They can really screw up your metabolism.
StorybookMama 09-24-2003, 04:43 PM DATE: 09/24/2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: storybookmama/Lisa Story
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: March 13th
MARITAL STATUS: Married - 5 years
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 18 month old daughter, Bridget, who is the utmost joy. Work as a Legal Assistant for a very large Charity in Federal Way, WA.... noticed there is another Fed. Way member here, too.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Photography, Playing with my dd, baking
PETS: Not right now....
ATKINS START DATE: Monday, 09/22/2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I had Gestational Diabetes and felt wonderful while on that diet. I got off the low carb wagon after I had the baby and knew I had to get back on.
TOP WEIGHT: 285
CURRENT WEIGHT: 282
FIRST GOAL: 200
ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'4
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown
OCCUPATION: Legal Assistant
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Seattle, WA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have gained more weight in the last 5 years than ever before. My problem is junk food, sweets, french fries - and I'll eat anytime - doesn't have to be just when I'm hungry.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My determination to be a "thin, pretty, mom" for my daughter and i AM determined this time. I have wasted so much of my life being fat - I'm tired of it.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
My dh is a chef - who cooks for me. This is part of the reason I'm so overweight.... :lol:
OTHER EXPERIENCES: Well, can't think of any off the top of my head.
KarenW 09-25-2003, 02:50 PM DATE: 9/25/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Karen W / Karen
AGE: 36
BIRTHDAY: January 1 (I was born at midnight and 25 seconds. I was Miss East Bay 1967! (SF Bay Area) LOL!)
MARITAL STATUS: MArried
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Married 13 years on Monday and I have 2 children (ds age 7 and dd age 5)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Crocht Pattern Designer
PETS: one hamster named Stanley
ATKINS START DATE: 8/4/03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:
TOP WEIGHT: 200.5 (when starting atkins, I hit 225 in 1999 and lost 56 on WW that year, gained 30 back btw then and atkins start date)
CURRENT WEIGHT: 187.5
GOAL WEIGHT: 125-135
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: blue/green
HAIR COLOR: drk Brown
OCCUPATION: SAHM/Pattern Designer
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Western WA State
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying consistant
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am enjoying this WOE and I am exercising 6 days a week!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I collect Tea Cups and Pots and I LOVE BON JOVI!! :cloud9:
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Hmmm.. Dont have any off the top of my head right now!
jdoggmartin 10-05-2003, 07:04 PM DATE: Oct. 5, 2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: jdoggmartin/Jina
AGE: 25
BIRTHDAY: April 21
MARITAL STATUS: Married for almost four years.
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I was married on Jan. 1, 2000. What a way to start the new milennium!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love sports, especially baseball. I am also into photography. I am hoping to start matting and framing my photographs and taking them to craft fairs. I also like swimming, going to the beach, shopping and listening to music.
PETS: Maggie, a Pointer mix. I got her from the Humane Society almost one year ago. She kind of looks like a shorter and stockier Dalmation.
ATKINS START DATE: Oct. 6, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I've tried low-fat diets, and I am always hungry!
TOP WEIGHT: 215
CURRENT WEIGHT: 190
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5'10"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Dyed blonde. Naturally, a brunette.
OCCUPATION: Assistant editor for a publishing company.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FL
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Eating! And, lots of it! I always seem to be hungry. Also, I tend to lose motivation easily.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I can eat until I'm full.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? ??
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Weight is so much harder to lose than it is to put on. Always try and remember how hard it was to lose weight to avoid putting it back on again!
d_rowland 10-07-2003, 10:19 AM DATE: 10/7/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Debra
AGE: 46
BIRTHDAY: August 17th
MARITAL STATUS: Divorced :(
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a 25 yo daughter who is married, a 20 yo son who is now living in Augusta Georgia and a 17 yo daughter who is lo-carbing with me.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Gardening, remodeling - both of which I miss now that I sold my house and am renting
PETS: Cocker/Springer Spaniel named Abby and a chameleon named Augusta (guess where we got her???)
ATKINS START DATE: First was 10/99 - lost 30 pounds - drifted away and put most of it back on. Just restarted.
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: The way of eating fits my lifestyle and I feel so much better when I stay away from carbs. My parents are both diabetic and the lo-carb way of eating will hopefully help me not develop the same problem.
TOP WEIGHT: 191 (1995)
CURRENT WEIGHT: 168
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Credit Support Coordinator (glorified title for a secretary for a Senior Credit Manager)
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: NW Illinois
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: CHOCOLATE & emotional eating - bored, stressed, TOM. Once I start eating carbs it is truly addicting and I crave more.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Support of my daughter, friends at work and all my friends here who are also eating lo-carb
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: When I first started Atkins a few years ago, I put together a lo-carb cookbook which has helped me greatly in keeping variety in my way of eating.
jane8760 10-07-2003, 05:48 PM DATE: 10-07-03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: jane8760/Jane
AGE: 43
BIRTHDAY: 08-07-60
MARITAL STATUS: married
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: sewing, crafts of all kinds, quilting, rubber stamping, scrapbooking...............
PETS: no, but my mother has our family dog and she is 15 years old.
ATKINS START DATE: 09-14-03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Last resort
TOP WEIGHT: 178
CURRENT WEIGHT: 164 (as of 04/03 current weight = 156)
GOAL WEIGHT: 145
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: hazel
HAIR COLOR: blonde......well I used to be...now I have to help it a little
OCCUPATION: Software Implementor
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Massachusetts
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: not losing any
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Atkins doesn't make me feel so deprived. I feel full and don't need to snack all the time.
jen519 10-10-2003, 01:56 AM My turn:
DATE: 10/10/2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Jen519/Jen
AGE: 41
BIRTHDAY: 5/19/62
MARITAL STATUS: Single ("divorced" from 18-year relationship with my daughter's father)
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Have one beautiful daughter, a sister I couldn't live without and parents who love each other and have been married for 48 years.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Computer Adventure Games, Country Music, Classic Rock Music, Camping, Watching figure skating
PETS: 2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 mouse, 1 guinea pig
ATKINS START DATE: 8/27/2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: A co-worker mentioned it to me and after trying it for a few days, I found I was actually able to stick with it (unlike any WOE I've tried in the past 10 years). That made the choice for me
TOP WEIGHT: 240
CURRENT WEIGHT: 218
GOAL WEIGHT: 145-155
HEIGHT: 5' 6 1/4"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Dishwater Blonde
OCCUPATION: Reprographics
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Auburn, Wa
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Hard to say. Eating out of boredom, stress, emotional issues.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I get to eat all the time! As long as I eat the right things.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I'm sure I'll think of something later...
Jen
StarPrincess 10-13-2003, 08:46 PM Hi all! I'm new to the board, but what a great idea!
DATE: 10/13/2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Brandi
AGE: 28
BIRTHDAY: Sept. 24
MARITAL STATUS: married
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: nearly anything that can be done outdoors
PETS: 2 chihuahuas and a cat
ATKINS START DATE: 7/15/2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: everything else had failed and I was at the point where I felt my options were to give up food or give up carbs
TOP WEIGHT: 200
CURRENT WEIGHT: 165
GOAL WEIGHT: 130
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: blonde
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I get discouraged too easily. If I'm not constantly seeing results, I start to beat myself up over it.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: It's fast, dramatic, and most importantly, I have never felt physically or emotionally better
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: For me, the hard thing with Atkins is the seemingly boring food options. I have learned to get adventurous and search out new recipes and try new flavors. It's great! Did you know you could make low carb New England style clam chowder that would fool anyone? It took me weeks to get the nerve to try it because it's thickened with pureed cauliflower and that sounded disgusting to me but WOW! It's now my favorite cold weather food and even the carb consumers in my life love it.
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Tulip-Fairy 10-22-2003, 02:14 PM DATE: 22nd October 2003 (my Dad's Birthday!)
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tulip-Fairy / Julie
AGE: Actual age 39 but 29 is what i tell everyone!! lol ;)
BIRTHDAY: September 15th
MARITAL STATUS: Married for 16yrs
FAMILY INFO: 3 beautiful girls 14, 12 & 8
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: cooking / drinking wine / reading / internet / my friends
PETS: Kids want a dog, we don't!!! :(
ATKINS START DATE: 6th Oct
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I was fed up with low fat diets - they make me hungry!! :?:
TOP WEIGHT: 137
CURRENT WEIGHT: 126
GOAL WEIGHT: 122
HEIGHT: 5'2"
EYE COLOR: A bluey brownie blood shot kind of colour!! :dizzy:
HAIR COLOR: It changes monthly coz of all the Grey - at the mo it's a sort of brownie colour with warm lowlights (well that's how the hairdresser sold it to me!!)
OCCUPATION: Childcare Provider
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: UK
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I give up when my jeans get a bit looser!!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am afraid of being 40 & over weight! - I have never got back to my pre-pregnacy weight - and my youngest is 8!!!!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I get upset when people say that at 137 I shouldn't be on a diet, but its all about how you feel and shouldn't be compaired with some one who weighs 100lbs more than me - I am very short with a small frame, so every extra lb shows up!!
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: My success's & failure in the kitchen, while trying to produce scrummy meals while doing this WOE!!:lol: :lol:
ansnoopy2 11-05-2003, 04:36 PM DATE: 11/05/03
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Ansnoopy2/Dawn
AGE: 36
BIRTHDAY: 2/7/67
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have 2 children, Chelsea is 15 and a son Taylor 9. My son is homeschooled. My husband Rob works for Michelin North America while I am a stay at home mom.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I like to draw and make holiday crafts
PETS: 2 baby turtles "Adaria & Dax"
ATKINS START DATE: started over on January 1, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It's ALWAYS been ATKINS for me.
TOP WEIGHT: 250
CURRENT WEIGHT: 215
GOAL WEIGHT: 200/180
HEIGHT: 5'11.5"
EYE COLOR: blueish grey
HAIR COLOR: redish brown
OCCUPATION: SAHM
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Greenville, SC
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: stalls!!!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: It was just time. I had reached my biggest weight and I just knew it had to stop. I made it my 2003 resolution.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?I'm a Christian, I'm crafty and sweet. :smug:
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: ugh I don't know. lol
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Theo'sgirl 11-07-2003, 03:00 AM DATE: 11/7/03 NEW today.....
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Theo'sgirl
AGE: 31
BIRTHDAY: 1/17/72
MARITAL STATUS: married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Mother of 2 boys 4 and 2 yrs. Mother to pets 3 dogs, 2 cats, 3 birds, 9 turtles, 5 laying hens. (the curse of working for a vet for the pat 10 years is ALOT of pets!)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Animal related issues, turtle rehab, being mommy to my kids, music, organic gardening, Ebay, 60's kitsch, restoring VW's. Tibetan Buddhism.
PETS: 3 dogs: Pheobe (borzoi) Thorne (rott mix) Jean Michel (toy poodle) 2 cats: Buppy-G and GIGI and the other pets.....listed previously.
ATKINS START DATE:10/23/03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:My sister was having good luck and it didn't look so hard (totally honest answer!)
TOP WEIGHT: 287-290
CURRENT WEIGHT: 267
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5 foot 3 inches
EYE COLOR: grey
HAIR COLOR: red (dyed)
OCCUPATION: Veterinary pharmacy technician 10 hrs a week
and stay at home mom
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Portland Oregon
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Commitment, not cheating. Being consistant with a busy life style
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This hasn't been that hard...I am not hungery all the time, and it is about finding new choices.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I like to make new friends, I am an easy-going person, like to have fun. and no I am not a crazy pet lady!!! LOL
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: not sure yet, but will do my best to find something to share.:) :)
ceejay52 11-07-2003, 09:40 PM DATE: 11/7/03
USERNAME:CeeJay
Real Name: Jeanette
AGE:53
BIRTHDAY:08/27/50
MARITAL STATUS: single
FAMILY INFO Have 2 sisters and 7 nephews and nieces. And one of the greatest uncle in the world
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: country music,
PETS: none
ATKINS START DATE:11/7/03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Need to cut back on carbs due to thyroid problem
TOP WEIGHT: 185
CURRENT WEIGHT:183.5
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5' 3"
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brown with gray
OCCUPATION: Water Treatment Plant Operator
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Arkansas
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: A very slow metabolism
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Staying on 20 carbs
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
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Marti 11-11-2003, 12:08 AM DATE: November 10, 2003
USERNAME/REAL NAME: M.N.J./Marti
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: January 19
MARITAL STATUS: Getting married in March 2004!!
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a wonderful fiance that is a dream come true!! And the sweetest most loving 9yrs old daughter.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Hiking, going for road trips, window shopping in a big city during the Holidays!!
PETS: Two cute chihuahua's
ATKINS START DATE: November 10, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I've heard so much positive things about it and I thought I should give it a try.
TOP WEIGHT: 175lbs.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 145lbs.
GOAL WEIGHT: 120-125lbs.
HEIGHT: 5'1"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown with gray hightlights!!
:D
OCCUPATION: Currently a student, used to work for Sony before they closed the plant.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oregon
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: If something emotional happens in my life,,, I stop caring about myself. And then I start hearing the splitting of the jeans... and know it's time to snap out of it!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My fiance is doing this w/me. And having someone by your side is always a great way to stay motivated!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Hmmmm...... I'm not sure what you would want to know!?:D I'm an easy going person, to an extent... I can be really unapproachable without realizing it... (just ask my co-workers!) so I'm hoping the first few days of starting this I don't become some horrible witch!!
AtkinsChick 01-07-2004, 03:49 PM DATE: January 7, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: AtkinsChick/Allison
AGE: 21
BIRTHDAY: February 2, 1982
MARITAL STATUS: engaged
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I am with the most amazing guy-we're engaged!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Cooking, watching movies, music
PETS: nope
ATKINS START DATE: Yesterday! January 6, 2004.
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I tried it once before and lost 10 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks...but I got bored with it. THis time around, I have gained it all back. I'm sick of being fat and I like the way atkins satisfies me. I never feel deprived.
TOP WEIGHT: 200
CURRENT WEIGHT: 195
GOAL WEIGHT: 125
HEIGHT: 5'2"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: blonde
OCCUPATION: Office
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Colorado
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Giving up too soon. Binging. Not Exercising enough. Saying, "I'll start tomorrow"
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I WANT it sooo bad this time. I was down to 125 pounds 2 years ago-i know how good it feels to be skinny.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm an Aquarius, an animal lover, a tree-hugger, I'm polite, I'm caring, and I'm here for support and to support!
BizzyLizzy 01-09-2004, 04:40 PM What a great idea for newbies, such as myself! Although I'm new to message boards...can't figure 'em out yet as I'm sure you'll all find out soon!
DATE: 1/9/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: BizzyLizzy...or Liz
AGE: 43
BIRTHDAY: 4/2/60
MARITAL STATUS: divorced
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a son, Michael, who is almost 13 and a son, William, who is 5...they are the lights of my life!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love to read recipes (sometimes I even make them *lol*), decorating my home, computers, current events, spending time at the beach (which is 2 blocks from the house).
PETS: 4 cats: Bella, Prima, Picca and Gump (who lives up to his name), 2 hermit crabs and a turtle named Turbo (who doesn't live up to his).
ATKINS START DATE: 1/5/04...this time.
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I did Atkins last new years and lost 30 pounds and kept it off until Christmas *LOL* I gained back 8 and decided this is the year to finally do it all the way!
TOP WEIGHT: 320
CURRENT WEIGHT: 280
GOAL WEIGHT: 150-160
HEIGHT: 5'5
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: Brown, but was red for years; however, this past few months I've been a blonde...now I can blame the poor memory on my hair color instead of my age!
OCCUPATION: I run a court reporting firm.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Getting back on track after falling off.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This time I'm willing to try exercise too *gasp*
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm easy to talk to and a good friend :smile:
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
__________________
:joker:~*Liz*~:joker:
:)
lixue 01-09-2004, 08:36 PM DATE: 1- 9-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lixue/ Krista
AGE: 19
BIRTHDAY: July 9, 1984
MARITAL STATUS: long term relationship
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):
one brother, one sister, parents, dog, cat
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: painting/drawing, poetry, writing, reading, playing the piano, surfing the net, movies
PETS: dog and a cat
ATKINS START DATE: 1-8-04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It seems like the best plan that will fit my lifestyle, and I need a plan that has guidelines for me to follow otherwise I just slowly stop following it.
TOP WEIGHT: 215
CURRENT WEIGHT: 205
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'4
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: red
OCCUPATION: college student majoring in Veterinary technology
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northern NY
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
not sticking with it, and giving in to temptation too often.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
try alot harder to stick to the plan, not give into temptation find something to occupy my mind instead.
meb1118 01-13-2004, 02:12 PM DATE: 01/13/2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: meb1118/Teresa
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: 2/21/1980
MARITAL STATUS: married two years next month
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): My husband is a police officer, we have a 3yo daughter and a 12yo step-son
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
PETS: cat named Tiger
ATKINS START DATE: 1/10/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Hearing all of the great results form people, as well as recommended by my doctor
TOP WEIGHT: 170
CURRENT WEIGHT: 166
GOAL WEIGHT: 120
HEIGHT: 5'2"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Receptionist
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Tennessee
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking with it!!! I always give up at some point.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have support this time. My hubby is doing it with me!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
lady_adnerb 01-13-2004, 08:20 PM DATE: 1/13/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: lady_adnerb/Brenda
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I've been married for 15 years to a great guy. We have 2 girls- 11yr old and 9 yr old
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, computers/internet, swimming, fishing
PETS: 3 (almost 4) yr old yellow lab
ATKINS START DATE: 1/3/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: MY sisters father-in-law is having great success so she talked me into joining w/her.
TOP WEIGHT: 172
CURRENT WEIGHT: 164
GOAL WEIGHT: 120 (would be happy with maybe 130)
HEIGHT: 5ft 5in
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: General Office Worker
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Wisconsin
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking with it & always being hungry.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I WANT to be skinny and healthy
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I like to make friends :)
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
(this is the 2nd time I've done this-the first time got lost in the computer crash)
Spedmom 01-17-2004, 04:40 PM I just KNOW I did this already, but the great computer hiccup of 2004 must have erased it, so here goes:
DATE: 1/17/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Spedmom/Paula
AGE: 42
BIRTHDAY: 9/20/61
MARITAL STATUS: Happily married for 11 years, unhappily for another 2 after that (JUST KIDDING!!!!)
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I am lucky to have one super supportive husband and the best 9-year-old out there!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, reading, and reading. Gardening, rescuing desert tortoises, trying to keep up with everyone's posts, listening to music, going to my dd's soccer and softball practices and games, bowling and playing bunko (Oh GOD....I sound soooooooooo middle aged!)
PETS: 2 adopted greyhounds who are bad, bad, bad!
ATKINS START DATE: This time around, 12/27/03.
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I had great success with Atkins once before, and it's the only WOE I have ever been able to stick with for an extended period of time. Never felt better, too!
TOP WEIGHT: In the 220's after my dd was born.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 187
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5' 6"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: What day is it? I guess it's kind of a dark blond, light golden brown, covering up the gray, sorta deal!
OCCUPATION: Special ed teacher for mentall retarded elementary students.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Tucson, AZ
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have an innate need to feel totally stuffed.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I found this group! No kidding....I feel as though I'm not only accountable to myself, but to others too because of the challenges I've signed up for. No matter what kind of a crappy day I may have had, I log in and someone makes me laugh and realize I'm not alone.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm a pretty excruciatingly normal person who just wants to get a handle on the weight problem before I develop some real health problems.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I could fill a book. I'll leave this one so I have interesting material for the daily chats.
IamRox 01-19-2004, 09:06 AM DATE: Jan, 19th 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: IamRox/Roxanne
AGE: 36
BIRTHDAY: Sept. 18th
MARITAL STATUS: long term
FAMILY INFO : We have 4 kids, 3 boys and a girl, 17,15,13,8
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I repair pc's and tutor people on thier computer
PETS: 5 cats, 2 degus, and a dog
ATKINS START DATE: Jan. 5th 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: A friend of mine tried Atkins and lost weight, but the amazing thing to me is that she kept it off. I have never dieted before but I finally realized I need to do it to be healthy. My partner is also trying it.
TOP WEIGHT: 186
CURRENT WEIGHT: 172
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5' 9"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: PC sales and Repair
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Prescott, Ontario, Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: nothing , I didn't think it would be as easy as I have had it so far!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am stubborn....when I say I am going to stick with something, I DO
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Really not a chatty Cathy, don't usually post either, I just read the posts here and get great support and wonderful information.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: none really , I think I am too much of a dieting newbie to share.
VanIsle 01-20-2004, 12:01 AM DATE: 1- 19 - 04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Vanisle/Brenda
AGE: 43
BIRTHDAY: October 26 /Scorpio
MARITAL STATUS: Long Term Relationship
FAMILY INFO 2 daughters 21 &24
PETS: 1 cat Muffin / doggy Taylor chihuahua/Dashound x
ATKINS START DATE: 01-15-04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:I have seen so many people lose on it I had to give it serious go.
STARTWEIGHT: 158
CURRENT WEIGHT: 155 (-3lbs in 5 days!!!) weighed in today and now will WI on Mondays.
GOAL WEIGHT: 125
HEIGHT: 5'2
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: blonde
OCCUPATION: Home Care Worker
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Vancouver Island
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I think I tend not to eat then get so hungry that I'll scarf down something quick .
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
Following the plan I'm eating more than I have ever have.Also making sure I excersise
more and am trying to drink my water.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I love reading , kayaking , traveling .
Have been told I can be very stubborn (which should help in this case.)
I hope to get to know you all. You are very inspiring :)
DATE: 1-21-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Sha / Sha Raburn
AGE: 44
BIRTHDAY: Aug 20th
MARITAL STATUS: Married.. Was married to the wrong man for 21 years. Married to my best friend for 6 years..
FAMILY INFO together we have 5 kids. 3 grand kids and 2 more soon to be here. Very excited. I do love baby's..
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Quilting, cooking. (and it shows). ha ha
ATKINS START DATE: I started a low carb 5 days ago..Loving it..
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:DId not really. My son who is in the Air Force,is the base health nut. told me he felt that Low carbing was the healthest, and would work for me. I am doing the carb addicts plan..
TOP WEIGHT: 215
CURRENT WEIGHT: 175
GOAL WEIGHT: 129
HEIGHT: 5feet 5 inches
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: House wife
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Nebraska
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I was always hungry. I also really like to eat. when happy, sad, alone in a group.. Beleive me I earned every pound.. Also it was the one thing I could control in my past marraige. He hatted the weight. I think it was my way of getting back at him.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: For the first time I am not hungry all the time. And the man I am married to loves me just the way I am.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to laugh. My husband says he can find me in any store even walmart, He just listens for me to laugh. I find joy in almost everything I do.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:My X. told me he was ashamed to be seen with me.. Times like that you can do one of two things. Stand and take it. or look down deep and decied you are worth more that that. I lost the weight and walked away.. With him say sure you leave me now, that you look good.
I have gained most of the weight back. I think there is a part of me that needed to see if the man I am married to now woud still love me. You know what he does. He never says anything mean, just loves me the way I am. SO I know in my heart I can lose the weight. but I am lovable either way.
Shimma 01-22-2004, 02:34 PM DATE: 22 January 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Shimma/Rhonda
AGE: 25
BIRTHDAY: July 12 :D
MARITAL STATUS: single baybah- well... dating but not committed...
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Not much to put here. I've never been married and I live with my 28yo sister in a 2 bedroom apartment.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love to read and every once in a while I do a bit of writing... mostly short stories. Every year I train and raise money for the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation and go to Death Valley, CA and bike 107 miles through Death Valley. It's an amazing experience and it takes up a lot of my summer time. I also love to surf the net.
PETS: A cat named Moe who is my baby and is terribly spoiled. My sister has a cat, Joey who used to pee on the bed and who has had a few problems in his short little life so we call him "Broken Cat"
ATKINS START DATE: 20 January 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My friend Brenda read the book and shoved it at me and told me to read it and tell her what I thought. After I got done reading it I told her we should go grocery shopping. Obviously I had given it my seal of approval. She, her husband and I are now all on it together.
TOP WEIGHT: 205
CURRENT WEIGHT: 195
GOAL WEIGHT: 145 (135 if I'm feeling ambitious)
HEIGHT: 5'6"
EYE COLOR: brown with streaks of red and blonde
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: High School Biology Teacher
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: IL
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I think my largest problem is that I don't focus on my weight. On a day-to-day basis I rarely think about my weight and I feel good about myself. This had led me to believe for a looooong time that I'm "fine" and "not that big" etc. Maybe I should just call it denial. This is honestly the first diet I've ever been on.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: That I've actually started the "diet" and it seems so promising. I like the fact that there are stages and I like reading everyone's success stories and seeing everyone succeed. I guess the fact that I 'm doing it makes me think I' m going to keep goin.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? :s:
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:nada
alysonwonderland 01-23-2004, 04:40 PM DATE: January 23, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: alysonwonderland/aly
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: march 10, 1981
MARITAL STATUS: attached
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): live with my boyfriend, no kids (too young for those!!)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: art, design, computers, dave matthews band, traveling
PETS: nope
ATKINS START DATE: july 10, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: i needed something that would show results super quick because i needed that instant gratification to keep with it!
TOP WEIGHT: 149
CURRENT WEIGHT: 129
GOAL WEIGHT: 120
HEIGHT: 5' 2"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: brownish
OCCUPATION: graphic designer
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: clifton park, ny
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: sticking with it, overeating, eating fast food because its easy
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: having the support of my boyfriend who has been doing atkins with me
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? i stayed on track from mid july to about october then 'fell of the wagon' for the holidays. i started again after new years and have added working out to my routine which is brand new to me!
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: this has been so much easier doing it with my boyfriend, i couldn't have ever lost the weight if he hadn't helped me thru the rough times! :)
SpyGirl 01-23-2004, 09:55 PM DATE: 1-23-04NEW today.....
USERNAME/REAL NAME: SpyGirl
AGE: 34
BIRTHDAY: 4-9-69
MARITAL STATUS: married
FAMILY INFO DH, 33 is also doing Atkins with me. We have two DD, ages 9 and 11- they are amazing, smart girls.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: cooking, reading, travel, shopping, research
PETS: We have an English Setter dog named Bristol- he's not real smart. also have two cats- the big one runs the house.
ATKINS START DATE:1/19/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:A friend is having great success, and it's become so prevalent and accepted at restaurants, I figured it was worth a try.
TOP WEIGHT: 288.2
CURRENT WEIGHT: 283.2
GOAL WEIGHT: 120
HEIGHT: 5 foot 2inches
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: HR Manager for a large non-profit
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Portland Oregon
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Commitment, not cheating. Being consistant with a busy life style
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This has been that hard...I am not as hungry all the time, and it is about finding new choices. I just have to get past the old desires
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I really am ususally an upbeat person- but I'm a horrible dieter. I am very hard on myself when it comes to diets. I love to meet new people, and listen to their stories. It makes me feel less alone in this.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: not sure yet, but will do my best to find something to share.
ChewGirl 01-24-2004, 04:57 AM DATE: Jan. 24, 2004
USER NAME/REAL NAME: ChewGirl/Regina
AGE: 37
BIRTHDATE: 10/5/66
MARITAL STAT: Married to a great fireman
FAMILY INFO: 4 kids
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Music... Play Guitar in a church band...Sing...Conduct a choir
PETS: cat/dog/bird
ATKINS START DATE: November 26, 2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I needed to get my diabetes under control and loose weight. I didn't want to feel like I was torturing myself while doing it either.
TOP WEIGHT: 265...about 10 years ago after the birth of my son
CURRENT WEIGHT: 215
FIRST GOAL WEIGHT: 199.999999999.....just not in the 200's anymore.
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'4
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Auburn for now
OCCUPATION: Stay at home mother and loving wife
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northern California
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I try not to get discouraged when the little needle on the scale seems reluctant to move. I am a glutton for punishment, so I weigh myself every morning at the same time wearing the same robe. Oh, and I use the bathroom first....every little bit helps.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I see this as a way of life now and small steps in the right direction are still a progression forward. My health is a major concern now that I'm getting older.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2003 and this WOE is really helping.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Water retention is a bummer, it makes me feel like I'm getting nowhere. I'm working on it.
cbzmomof4 01-24-2004, 03:39 PM DATE: Jan 24, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: cbzmomof4/Caroline
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: June 18, 1971
MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married for 11 (almost 12) years
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Mommy to 4 children, DS 9, DS 7, DD 5, and DS 18 months. We are a homeschooling family even though my hubby is a public school math teacher! ;-) So my time is spent mostly at home teaching the children, which is fun at times, but there are times of aggravation! My husband is a wrestling coach also, so winter is a busy time of year. I love to talk about my children, they are a constant source of joy and laughter in my life!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Sewing, when I have time. Crocheting, reading…umm I use to love to run, but no can do right now. Maybe sometime in the future.
PETS: a cat ~ whom the children named “Duchess”
ATKINS START DATE: Restart really for me…Jan 2, 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I saw how much others were having success with Atkins, and with the lowfat, low calorie diets that I had tried before I wasn’t looking forward to “calorie” restriction persay, it would just leave me so hungry.
TOP WEIGHT: 242 #s (right before I delivered baby #4) but really I would say 203
CURRENT WEIGHT: 183
GOAL WEIGHT: 120
HEIGHT: 5 ft 6
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: boring brown with grey, colored a delightful shade of auburn…thank you my dear hairstylist!
OCCUPATION: SAHM, works part time/full time in the summer as a RN when Huggy is home to watch the chillens!
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ohio
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not eating when I am stressed or tired, and really taking the time to prepare my food, knowing that a “quick fix” is no longer an option
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Now, with Atkins I am not feeling that sense of deprivation. Also, since we are planning on having more children (I know, we are weird…oh well), I would like to be able to get to my goal weight before that happens. And this time instilling this WOE as a WOL!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Ummm..well I can be sort of a nut.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Don’t ever think that it is ok to cheat, I did, and it lasted into a month long downward spiral. That was a wake up call for me. Also I had lost 100 #s before I conceived baby #4, and gained that same amount back….I am hoping this time it will be different.
LindaLee 01-27-2004, 04:39 PM DATE: 1/27/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Linda Lee
AGE: Today Older than Dirt ...most other days 52
BIRTHDAY: 2/5/51
MARITAL STATUS: Married to the sweetest man on earth ...except he'd say he's an old grouch
FAMILY INFO: I have two grown children (one of each) and three grandsons. At home I have 4 cats ....all more spoiled than my children ever thought of being
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Genealogy ....I always love a mystery.
ATKINS START DATE: (This time) 1/26/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Been there , done that and it works
TOP WEIGHT: 210
CURRENT WEIGHT: 188
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: Golden Hazel
HAIR COLOR: With or without the gray? Light Auburn
OCCUPATION: The title is "Junior Accountant" the actual job is Accounts Payable with some Customer Service ...go figure?
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New England
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Food ....as in Chocolate, Chips and Cookies
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I don't want to take high blood pressure pills and I come from a long line of Type II diabetics
I guess that covers just about everything ;-)
LoriB 02-02-2004, 02:31 AM DATE:
USERNAME/REAL NAME: LoriB
AGE: 62
BIRTHDAY: 12/17/
MARITAL STATUS: married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):
I have 4 sons and on daughter who died at age 13 and 4 grandchildren who are the joy of my life.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love to read, travel, low carb, learning to like exercise, Montessosri education.
PETS:
none
ATKINS START DATE:
7-15-03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:
A friend keep telling me to try it! I am a type two diabetic and my Dr. has a diet very much like Atkins so it was easy to get his support.
TOP WEIGHT:
293
CURRENT WEIGHT:
230
GOAL WEIGHT:
175
HEIGHT:
5ft 5in
EYE COLOR:
green
HAIR COLOR:
blond
OCCUPATION:
teacher/retired
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
So. Calif.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
Taking lots of meds and emotional eater
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I wish I knew! this diet just seems to work for me. I don't crave all the food I use to binge on.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I have never been active but have started curves in Nov. and go three times a week. I still can't say it is easy for me but it is something I can make myself do. I am a Christian and find that pray has really helped me get throught this change in life style and in many other things in my life.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
_Since I started this program all of my blood tests have come back normal, my blood pressure is down in the ok range and my Dr. is really pleased with my health. I was really in bad health before I started on Atkins.________________
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laura/austin 02-04-2004, 12:42 AM DATE:
February 3, '04.
USERNAME/REAL NAME:
Laura
AGE:
37
BIRTHDAY:
March 2, 1966
MARITAL STATUS:
single
FAMILY INFO
The baby of 6; most of them boys. Share a home with my father, who is 83 and has suffered a couple of strokes.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Love to read all kinds of books, enjoy my garden, passionate Detroit Red Wings fan
PETS:
One 15 year old cat, Eartha
ATKINS START DATE:
January 24, '04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS
I have lost 40 pounds on a restricted calorie diet, but stalled for several months at 235. Watched my brother and niece both have great success on Atkins, and thought "what do I have to lose?" (pun intended)
TOP WEIGHT:
275ish
CURRENT WEIGHT:
235ish
GOAL WEIGHT:
150, no ish
HEIGHT:
5'6"
EYE COLOR:
hazel
HAIR COLOR:
red, thanks to Revlon
OCCUPATION:
Chef, currently working in a grocery store demo and sample kitchen
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Austin, Texas
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:
well, I'm a lifelong compulsive overeater.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
Right now, I can't give you a definate reason. Maybe it's just where I am in life, but I know that in the long run I will be successful with weight loss and maintainence. What's hardest for me is keeping faith when I don't get immediate results.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Can't think of it right now.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
My life has done nothing but improve since I made the decision to quit postponing everything "until I lose weight". We all deserve to have great lives, irregardless of our sizes.
Trazzie 02-08-2004, 09:43 AM DATE: Feb. 8, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Trazzie/Traci
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: 5/28/71
MARITAL STATUS: married
FAMILY INFO: My husband is Norwegian, we met online over a chat program, met each other, fell in love and got married. He is very supportive of me on Atkins and has even told me he's proud of me for sticking with it. AWE ;) I also have 3 gorgeous girls from a previous husband who are 14, 11 and 7 who wont let me steal their french fries any longer.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I am addicted to a game on PlayStation 2 (Everquest), other then that I don't find much time for hobbies. But I do like counted cross stitch.
PETS: Meru my 25lb beast of a cat. She's my baby, but wouldnt stand for it when I told her we were going to lose weight.
ATKINS START DATE: January 21, 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My sister had started it and I thought I would give it a try. I bought the book and was very impressed and excited about it.
TOP WEIGHT: 260, had lost 20 lbs. a year prior on low fat diet, that obviously didnt stick. Atkins start weight 251.5
CURRENT WEIGHT: 239
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5' 6"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: reddish brown
OCCUPATION: resturant opening prep
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Wisconsin
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I always feel hungry and when trying a low fat diet I feel hungry and deprived. This depresses me and I tend to eat more, the more I eat the lazier I get. I'm sure most have been down that road before. I also have very weak willpower.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I can eat for one :lol: and I'm not constantly hungry. I do have issues with cravings but so far I have had enough willpower to fight them, and that alone is something thats never happened before. I've seen immediate results in weight without working my tush off. Atkins will and is working for me.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I hate veggies.. never ate them and have no idea how to cook half of them. So this has been a real learning experience. I still need help on the spinich and asparagus tho.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I have a rather large frame (big boned) so when I was skinny I always thought I was fat. I wish I was that fat again! I really started packing on the weight after each birth of my girls and the marriage I was in was bad. I guess you could say I tried to eat my way out of it.
Amyjo01 02-10-2004, 06:27 PM DATE: 02/09/2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Amyjo01/ Amy
AGE: 33
BIRTHDAY: 9/23/70
MARITAL STATUS: Married going on 7 years
FAMILY INFO :Have 2 children Devon 13 and Skylar 10(going on 21), DH-Kevin been together for almost 14 years on and off and happily married for 6 1/2 (after he decided to grow up)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reef keeping, reading, gardening and sleeping
PETS: 2 cats MooMoo and SmokieJoe, 1 Dog-PrettyGirl 13 y.o. Collie, 4 fish tanks
ATKINS START DATE: January 15,2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Seemed like a good idea
TOP WEIGHT: 186
CURRENT WEIGHT: 158(as of today)
GOAL WEIGHT: 135-140 (or a solid size 8 pants)
HEIGHT: 5'7
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Blonde
OCCUPATION: Register Nurse (BSN)
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Mobile, Alabama
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Recovering Bulimic and OCD, also love Chocolate and never have time to exercise anymore.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have lost it before, Nursing school just took everything out of me and when you eat to stay awake to study and don't have time to exercise well that doesn't help at all.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Can't think of anything right now
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Past year has been tough, Graduated from college, got a new job, having lots of family problems on my Mothers side, Father died in November of Colon cancer and Alcoholism and bought a new house the week my Dad died which was the week of Thanksgiving and still haven't sold out last house. (think the stress may kill me)
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Khewes 02-18-2004, 03:43 PM DATE: 2/18/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Khewes......Kim
AGE: 36 ugh
BIRTHDAY: May 20
MARITAL STATUS: Married to High School Sweetheart.
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Two children. Girls 12 and 14. Most days love them, some days will sell them cheap. One husband, all around good guy. Smells bad sometimes, but... you gotta love them anyway.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Well... reading, cross stitch, scrapbooking, internet message board reading....writing...
PETS: One cat, Morton. One rescue dog, Storm. (We got her at the local SPCA the day after Christmas. She's around 8 and some days I like her more than my kids!
ATKINS START DATE: July 02
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Have tried everything else. Thought what the heck? Actually my friend was going through some infertility issues and needed to lose weight too. Wanted a buddy to lose weight with, so we started together.
TOP WEIGHT: Yikes.
CURRENT WEIGHT: Double Yikes. Around 260 somewhere. Not talking to my scale.
GOAL WEIGHT: My goal is to see 150 again, but I would be a happy girl at around 165/170.
HEIGHT: 5 foot 6 or so
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Um.. this week it's brown
OCCUPATION: I am an Admin Assistant at my local State University. I am also a student there, persuing a degree in English Lit. I am on hiatus a few semesters because I just took Algebra. I got an A, but boy is my brain tired.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pennsylvania
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My disability. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and am pretty hobbled up currently. I walk with at least one cane, if not two.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I don't have any choice....can't live like this any damn more.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? That I am sensitive, I cry easily, am fiercely loyal to my friends.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Wow. So many. Have lost both parents before turning 35. Had major back surgery. Have switched careers recently. College as an adult student...two teenagers driving me crazy...
mellywelly 02-18-2004, 11:36 PM DATE: 2/17/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: mellywelly......Melanie
AGE: 19
BIRTHDAY: May 17
MARITAL STATUS: Planning to marry Sam when I graduate
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I live with my mother and step dad and my nephew (he's here part time). I am "planning to marry" Sam, my boyfriend of almost 2 years.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, writing (not necessarily stories or poems or anything, mostly my name or words I hear, I just like to write) watching American Idol,
PETS: Sugar, a mini weiner dog
ATKINS START DATE: 02/16/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: everyone was losing weight quickly, and there are more options when you eat out than there are for low fat
TOP WEIGHT: my highest ever was 233, my start weight for atkins was 193.5
CURRENT WEIGHT: 190 (down 3.5 in two days!!!)
GOAL WEIGHT: 140-ish
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: kinda reddish, goldish brown for a few more days
OCCUPATION: college student/nursing
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Kentucky
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:Chips. Boredom.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm actually losing weight quickly, and am never hungry.
herb1985 02-19-2004, 05:51 PM Hi everyone I'm still lurking around just no real time to do anything last few months have been busy for me :dizzy:
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Herb
AGE: 36
BIRTHDAY: April,17.
MARITAL STATUS: Single My girlfriend is super cool this week any way lol.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Tons of Walking.Camping,concerts,going to the gym.
PETS: Pet rock they are so e z to take care of. :)
ATKINS START DATE: March,26.2003
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My mother had real good luck with Atkins so I decided to try it.
TOP WEIGHT: Ug around January 1st 2003 I was at 598 :o then did a low fat diet lost 22 pounds by march and I hated it.I was always hungry. I started Atkins in March 2003 with lots of exercise and its working better than anything I have tried before and I never feel hungry or tired.
CURRENT WEIGHT: 349
GOAL WEIGHT: 270
HEIGHT: 6'4"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: dirty blonde
OCCUPATION: Computer tech.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Boston Ma.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Holiday's with the family its a big eat fest.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I like the feeling of being thinner and more active and my self esteem will keep me going on the right track.I refuse to quit.Or fall off the wagon.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: Yeah I think all u gal's are great and guy's.This site has been very helpfull and it gives you motivation Keep up the great work 3FC's
Genghis Cohen 02-29-2004, 02:56 PM DATE: 2-29-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Genghis Cohen/ Abbie
AGE: 19
BIRTHDAY: September 12
MARITAL STATUS: Single
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Mom, Dad, and two younger sisters, all currently residing half way across the country.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Good books, reality television, T.S. Eliot, knitting, wind surfing, poodles, spider solitare, baking, shoes, post-modern architecture, and the color pink.
PETS: Ralphy, a standar poodle, and Ruthie Lizard, a bearded dragon, both also half way across the country. Bonzai tree at school, but it may currently be deceased.
ATKINS START DATE:1-22-04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I've done Weight Watchers twice, and I was always hungry. Then, after I'd lost the first 10-15 lbs. the weight loss would stop and I'd completely lose my resolve. So I thought I'd try Atkins so at least I wouldn't be hungry. I know a lot of people, including both my parents, who have lost a significant amount of weight on it.
TOP WEIGHT: 165
CURRENT WEIGHT: 153.5
GOAL WEIGHT: 135-140
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Blonde
OCCUPATION: Student
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Boston
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I don't deal well with hunger. It makes me miserable and headachey. And, in the past I've tended to take advantage of any sittuation in which my inhibitions are artificially lowered in order and eat all the stuff I've been denying myself just because my friend are doing it.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: So far I haven't been hungry at all, haven't really been craving what I can't eat, and have been really good about avoiding sittuations that would cause me not to follow the program. I have many things to motivate me, and have been keeping a personal journal as well as a food journal in order to promote this.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm a college student, so there are factors that make this both an easier and more difficult experience for me. One of the biggest differneces is that I don't have a kitchen, only a microwave and a refridegerator, so meal planning requires a bit of ingenuity.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I used to be a competative swimmer, which requred 6 am practice Tuesday-Thursday, and evening practice Monday-Thursday. Sometimes the only way to get out of bed on a Monday morning was just to concentrate on the present moment and not even think about the rest of the day, or week or month. I generally apply the same principal to dieting. If something is hard, don't think about how long it will last, live in the present and do the best you can.
southerngirl 03-09-2004, 07:29 PM DATE: 3/9/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: southerngirl aka Michele
AGE: 29
BIRTHDAY: 10-12-1974
MARITAL STATUS: Separated
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a beautiful daughter (<a href="http://fractalmind.org/images/drue/beautifulgirl.jpg">) whom is the delight of my life (Sorry proud Mommy alert!! :) ) I am best friends with my estranged husband. We coparent and have a great friendship and might continue living together to enable me to go back to school.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love to read all sorts of books including poetry and classical literature. I love to draw and paint! I am about to start a calligraphy course and am so excited about that!! :) I love to horseback ride. I fenced and rock climbed in my younger years and hope to take that back up as I lose weight. I am a photographer and hope to continue working freelance and build my client roster as time goes on. If you need a photographer, I'm your girl!
PETS: 3 dwarf frogs named Castor, Pollux and Sirius and a plecho fish named Oscar (since he cleans up the garbage in the tank!).
ATKINS START DATE: 3/10/04 TOMORROW!!
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I was diagnosed with PCOS and a Candida Yeast imbalance and was told to choose a low carb diet to incorporate as a weight loss tool and as a new way of eating. After reading all the books, I decided to try Atkins.
TOP WEIGHT: 252 :(
CURRENT WEIGHT: My current weight IS my top weight... 252
GOAL WEIGHT: 120
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: auburn
OCCUPATION: Freelance photographer
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Currently in Ohio, moving to North Carolina in May!!! :)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I was a nice, round 150-160 before getting pregnant with my daughter in 1999. I was not diagnosed with fatty liver or PCOS then and no one could understand my meteoric weight gain. I weighed 259 the day I delivered her and have yo-yo'ed ever since. I have always had a problem with moderation and I have come to loathe exercise with a passion. I always find an excuse to overeat or to not work out and I NEED to overcome that for my own health and for my daughter. I don't want her growing up and developing her own weight issues because I was a bad example.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a great doctor who listens to me and understands what PCOS and fatty liver ARE and how to treat them. I am turning 30 and getting a divorce this year and am determine to start my 30s with a clean slate and healthier than ever!!!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am not very disciplined and am hoping this community will provide enough support and encouragement to help me along my path. I am determined for the first time in FIVE years!! :) Now I just need to find the inner strength within myself to see this through.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I have battled my weight my entire life and I know that poor health habits might work for now but sabotage you down the road. Good luck to all of us!!!
Mrs H 03-23-2004, 12:15 AM DATE: 3/22/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Mrs H / Lisa
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: March 02, 1972
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Just me and hubby..and 3yr old black lab named Rocky
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, playing on computer, spending time with Rocky
PETS: Rocky 3yr old black lab.....but shhhhhh he doesnt' know he's a pet!
ATKINS START DATE: 01/05/2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Tried it in the past, and it worked great. This time though it's not a diet..it's a life time change
TOP WEIGHT: 298
CURRENT WEIGHT:258
GOAL WEIGHT: 150 will be very happy with anything in onederland
HEIGHT: 5'6"
EYE COLOR: hazel
HAIR COLOR: Brown...with a little grey grrrrrr
OCCUPATION: Waitress
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: North Carolina
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: The stalls...and getting bored with the foods I am allowed
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: It's now or never.. I am in overall good health, and I wanna keep it that way
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
LoriAS 03-23-2004, 12:26 PM DATE: 3/23/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: LoriAS/Lori
AGE: 33
BIRTHDAY: Dec 2
MARITAL STATUS: Married (12 Years in June!)
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 2 sons, 8 and 6 (handful!)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, drama, computer
PETS: 1 dog
ATKINS START DATE: 10-24-03
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Nothing else worked that didn't come in a bottle!
TOP WEIGHT: 198
CURRENT WEIGHT: 153
GOAL WEIGHT: 125
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: brown with heavy highlights
OCCUPATION: audio/visual
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ohio
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I'm not sure. I think it is that I get bored and I eat.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I believe I have to make a lifestyle change in the exercise area. I have to do something every day to "get me going". Otherwise, I will sit on my behind untill suddenly I realize it's time to get ready for bed!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? My biggest problem at the moment is I've hit my first ever REAL stall. I'm posting this here (finally), because I was looking back and there are some of you who have made some great progress. So, I guess this is kind of a motivational tool for later on when the stall is gone!
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: The most recent and most profound is get used to the exercise and try to come up with a plan for life. I've been taken off running and aerobics for 1 1/2 weeks and I believe that has caused me to stall. Which would be ok, if I was in maintenance. But I believe it would be disastrous if I was doing NOTHING. I'm still biking, walking and just generally moving even when I don't want to! I believe even thought I"m sticking to plan if I was not MOVING at all I would be GAINING and not just stalled!
I've been around the boards for a while...just never posted here. I'm glad I didn't though, because as I said above I looked back through the posts. (Just to make sure I hadn't posted.) And it was a great motivator!!
Ericad 03-24-2004, 06:14 PM DATE: 3/24/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Ericad/Erica
AGE: almost 28
BIRTHDAY: 29 Mar 1976
MARITAL STATUS: married 7 1/2 yrs
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Hubby is doing the college thing right now. We have a 3 yr old daughter.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, riding horseback, fishing, camping anyhting outdoors
PETS: Dog, Horse
ATKINS START DATE: I'm new at this, just started 3/22/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Nothing else is working
TOP WEIGHT: 210
CURRENT WEIGHT: 189
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'6
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: dark blonde
OCCUPATION: I own my own business
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: mountains/desert idaho
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: just getting started
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm so tired of being overweight and out of shape
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm really shy and quiet
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:
frodo 04-10-2004, 09:12 PM DATE: April 10, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Frodo/Kelsey
AGE: 19
BIRTHDAY: Sept 10, 84
MARITAL STATUS: Single
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: DJ, Hockey, Cars
PETS: none
ATKINS START DATE: April 2 04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Quick results ( have heard )
TOP WEIGHT: 285
CURRENT WEIGHT: 280
GOAL WEIGHT: 200
HEIGHT: 6'2
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Dirty blonde
OCCUPATION: Homless program support worker
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Vancouver, Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Need a guided direction
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Will find direction
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? nope :)
RavenL33 04-10-2004, 11:09 PM DATE: 11th April 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: RavenL33/Krystal
AGE: 21
BIRTHDAY: June 18, 1982
MARITAL STATUS: Might as well be married ;)
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Great hulking Brazilian boyfriend, lovely nanna 10 mins drive away
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Music, movies (I'm a bit of a buff), my 'puter, vintage pinups :^:
PETS: nil, but my flatmate has neon tetras (freshwater tropical fish) that I sometimes have to feed
ATKINS START DATE: April Fools!
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I'd been intruiged by the whole no carbs concept...and seeing the success of the ladies on this board, I was inspired!
TOP WEIGHT: 262
CURRENT WEIGHT:258
GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (can't wait to be back in onederland!) :p
HEIGHT: 5'9" and a bit
EYE COLOR: green
HAIR COLOR: Raven brown....duh :D
OCCUPATION: Techie
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Sydney, New South Wales
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Getting bored, and not getting off my can and exercising!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I really want it this time.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: Not particularly ;)
:smug:
MichelleRae 04-11-2004, 09:56 PM DATE: April 11, 2204
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Michelle
AGE: 26
BIRTHDAY: November 27
MARITAL STATUS: Married 1.5 years
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):
2 children both girls named Taylor 2 and Teagan 6 Mos
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Computers, children, art, photography
PETS: 1 dog Jaxxie
ATKINS START DATE: April 8, 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I was told it was good for people with Hypothyroidism
TOP WEIGHT: 250
CURRENT WEIGHT: 243
GOAL WEIGHT: 145
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Stay at home Mom
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Montana
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My hypothyroidism caused me to put on alot of weight and now its hard to take it off
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Well actually is the first time I really dieted but I am quite determined I want to be able to be more active with my children.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Hmmmmmm Im thinking on this one lol
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Well so far so good on plan for me I've lost 7lbs in 4 days and I havent cheated once :D
Cinnymamma 04-28-2004, 09:50 PM DATE: 04/28/2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Cinnymamma / Randi
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: 11/06/1980
MARITAL STATUS: Long term relationship
FAMILY INFO : I have one gorgeous 2 year old little boy named Eric
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, spending time with family, yoga, meditation, fishies, crocheting, cooking, hiking (now :lol: ), walking (now :lol: ), relaxing, scrapbooking.
PETS: 2 little goldfish, called fishie and fishie :lol:
ATKINS START DATE: April 19, 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I agree with this WOE. I think it's healthy and natural.
TOP WEIGHT: 240 :eek:
CURRENT WEIGHT: 235
GOAL WEIGHT: 150-160
HEIGHT: 5'6
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Brownish
OCCUPATION: Nanny for infant-soon-to-be-toddler TRIPLETS! :eek:
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: FOOD! :rofl:
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am motivated, determined and very supported! :grouphug:
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Hmmm, I'm funny, a bit of a smart butt ;) , and a great and loyal friend.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I am not sure what experiences I can share, but I do know that I can offer friendship, advice and lots of support and love, needed or not. :)
Hotty 05-08-2004, 05:41 PM DATE: May 8, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Hotty/Suzanne
AGE: 47
BIRTHDAY: November 29
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Husband Dave, married almost 10 years, two step children, one granddaughter and one grandson on the way!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Yoga, working out, music
PETS: Three dogs, all corgis, two females-Sydney and Noel, one rambuctous male-Spike
ATKINS START DATE:Jan. 1st 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:I saw several people lose weight last year while I stuck to my low fat diet that I have been doing for the last 20 years and I thought "Why am I doing this when it's not working?"
TOP WEIGHT: 191
CURRENT WEIGHT: 175
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Health related
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Northern California
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My biggest problem was doing the lowfat diet for 20 years and thinking that I was failing because of me.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have to keep ignoring all the naysayers who keep telling me how bad Atkins is, how I won't be able to keep the weight off, that's why I came here for support.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to exercise, I feel great on the Atkins, I like what I am eating and I am excited about the fact that I have lost 16 pounds since the 1st of March. Last year I lost 10 pounds in 12 months. You do the math!
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Pay attention to the hidden carbs in food, I got fooled by all the lo carb foods and didn't lose any weight in Jan. and Feb. But I didn't get discouraged, I talked to people who were losing weight, read all the information on this web site and figured out what I had to do to lose weight. It's been working and I am thrilled. For me the sugar alcohols are the same as sugar so I can't eat any food with sugar alcohol and still lose weight.
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Bunnababy 05-25-2004, 02:10 PM DATE: 5/25/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Bunnababy/Sue
AGE: 52
BIRTHDAY: 8/29
MARITAL STATUS: M
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Married for 36 years, 2 grown boys, 5 grandchildren, one little angel in heaven, one foster son
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: animals, used to show dogs but now am more interested in rescue work, therapy dog training, and agility training, reading, cooking, spending time with grandkids
PETS: six dogs, eight cats, four rats, 10 fish, don't think I forgot anyone
ATKINS START DATE: 5/25/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I did Atkins for a while last year, lost about 30 lbs. gained it all back when I quit. Started feeling deprived and since discovered the deprivation had nothing to do with food so been working on my compulsive overeating. I realized while working on the overeating that Atkins was the best program for me and that it is an act of self love to eat right for me.
TOP WEIGHT: 275
CURRENT WEIGHT: that is it 275
GOAL WEIGHT: 160
HEIGHT: 5'9"
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: brunette
OCCUPATION: restauntuer
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oregon
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: feeling I am worth the effort, so I start binge eating
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have been working on feeling better about myself in other areas and I now am not using food to bury old feelings that surface, I am learning to deal with those feelings or live with them rather than immediately seeking relief.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I suffer from fibromyalgia
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Diet related not much except that calorie counting and severe deprivation do not work for me. I like the freedom that low carb eating gives. What other plan can I have dessert guilt free?
ellisdeekat 06-01-2004, 02:17 PM DATE: 6-1-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: ellisdeekat/Jill
AGE: 26
BIRTHDAY: April 6, 1978
MARITAL STATUS: 100% single, left a guy behind in NC
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I recently moved to South Dakota, where everybody in my family is because my mom was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: punk/metal music, surfing, reading, drawing
PETS: one punk cat, JD.
ATKINS START DATE: May 29, 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: all of the success stories I've heard
TOP WEIGHT: 135
CURRENT WEIGHT: 132
GOAL WEIGHT: 110
HEIGHT: 5 feet
EYE COLOR: blue
HAIR COLOR: blonde
OCCUPATION: Human resources representative and bartender/server
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: drinking and partying. I love beer, and so do all of my friends.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I moved away from all of my frineds that I go out with all the time
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I've lived all over the place, PA, CA, FL, VA, NC, and now SD. I'm very lonely here.
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I love to excercise- I even used to work at a gym. I'm a great motivater, and love to help people out.
katieb920 06-09-2004, 02:57 PM Just wanted to say that i love this message board you are all so supportive.
DATE: 6-9-04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: KATIE
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: June 19th 1972
MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a Wonderful 6 year old son and an Great and supportive Husband.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: beach and fishing
PETS: cat
ATKINS START DATE:6-7-04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I really need to Take my weight seriously. My mom died from a massive Heart attack and I am a spitting image of her.
TOP WEIGHT: 230.5
CURRENT WEIGHT:230.5
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'7"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Blinde
OCCUPATION:
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New Jersey
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love carbs I love food my husband and myself are both chefs.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I dont want to be my Mom
seashell 06-10-2004, 06:40 PM Hi, I'm new here and I was pleased to find this site.
DATE: June 10
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Seashell / Shelley
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: February
MARITAL STATUS: Divorced
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have 2 great kids, he's 11, she's almost 6. I've been divorced for 4 years and haven't dated since. Im getting pretty lonely!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Hiking, boating, music and my kiddos!
PETS: 1 dog, 3 cats puppy comming for my daugher's 6th birthday!
ATKINS START DATE: June 7, 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My mom and my brother have lost a ton of weight in a short time.
TOP WEIGHT: 280
CURRENT WEIGHT: 276
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5'10
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Light brown
OCCUPATION: I own a daycare center / nursery school
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: CT
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love to eat. Carbs are my down fall. Bread, potatos, rice, chippy things . . .
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to be the mom my kids deserve (and it wouldn't hurt to have a date once in a while)
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I've lived on 30 grams of fat or less for a few years, and it just made me fatter. I give up! Sorry Susan, I did love reading your books!
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:The lowest point of my life was taking my kids to the amusement part and finding out that I didn't fit on the rides. It was embarassing yes, but disappointing my kids was beyond hurtful.
moonlightmaiden 06-29-2004, 05:28 AM DATE: 6/29/2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: MoonlightMaiden/Anne
AGE: 32
BIRTHDAY: October 17th (Libra)
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): No children
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, cooking, sports, music, movies, computers, animals
PETS: A couple of parakeets
ATKINS START DATE: 6/15/2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I have tried every other sensible alternative (short of severe starvation) and nothing has worked
TOP WEIGHT: 157
CURRENT WEIGHT: 152
GOAL WEIGHT: 125 (or less)
HEIGHT: 5'1"
EYE COLOR: Green
HAIR COLOR: Brown
OCCUPATION: Online business
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New Jersey, have lived in the UK on and off for a few years
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Metabolic resistance
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have hopefully found the type of diet that can work despite my metabolic problems. :crossed:
PoohBearGS 06-30-2004, 05:13 PM DATE: June 30, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: PoohBearGS/Mary
AGE: 28
BIRTHDAY: 4/29/76
MARITAL STATUS: Single, but have been with my BF for a little over four years.
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): BF has two sons who are 10 and 11
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, scrapbooking, rubber stamping, movies, baseball, and football
PETS: Basset hound named Marti who is 9 y/o and blind from glaucoma, as well as a cat named Dan the Man (AKA Mr. Fatso)
ATKINS START DATE: Started eating LC 1/2/04, but switched to Atkins on 6/1/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It just made sense when I read about it.
TOP WEIGHT: 221
CURRENT WEIGHT: 204
GOAL WEIGHT: 158
HEIGHT: 5'7"
EYE COLOR: brown
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: work for local Girl Scout council and also nursing student
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Lehigh Valley, PA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Emotional eating
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Atkins works!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Nope...not yet!
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Not much excitement in life...but I would say this...EAT YOUR VEGGIES AND DRINK YOUR WATER!!!!
jun keater 07-26-2004, 12:45 PM DATE: Today is July 25, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: My user name is: jun keater (junk eater!) and my real name is MelindaAGE: 42
BIRTHDAY: August 12, 1961
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Glenn for 24 years!
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have three beautiful girls. Gina is 21, Robin is almost 19, and Carla is 17.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love playing on the computer, and spend way too much time doing so. I enjoy going to the gym. My hobby would be my pets.
PETS: I have turtles! 3 Red Earred Sliders, 1 Diamondback Terrapin, 1 Painted, 2 Eastern Box turtles, 1 Three Toed Box turtle, and an Hermanns Tortoise
I have Dachshunds! Maggie, Liberty Denise, Willy & DD
ATKINS START DATE: I honestly don't remember when I started.
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Because I am overweight silly..... Later I found out that Atkins/low carb was an excellent plan to follow if you have PCOS, which I do.
TOP WEIGHT: 224.5
CURRENT WEIGHT: 184
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'3
EYE COLOR: hazel
HAIR COLOR: brown
OCCUPATION: I work as the Childcare Director in the Childcare Department at the gym that I go to. I work 4 mornings a week, get paid - plus I get a free family membership and free tanning (which I don't use!)
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: I live in the state with all the Great Lakes and it looks like a mitten! It's MICHIGAN!!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Losing it fast enough.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My sweet Mother passed away.... I promised her I would lose weight and get myself healthy, and that is my plan.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I have been dragging home stray & wounded animals for as long as I can remember - I used to hatch, raise & release wild Mallard ducks - every stray dog seems to find my backyard. I am the youngest of 5 girls but I only will admit to 4 - there is one that doesn't speak to the family. My father is a carpenter (now retired), and my Mom is gone now. My house is always a wreck - it is decorated in "early American Salvation Army". My philosophy is: if it works, then it's good enough for me..... I have the horrible habit of nail biting - I know, it's disgusting..... My favorite color is purple, with red following closely behind. My most favorite movie of all time is The Shawshank Redemption. I have watched it at least 20 times, no joking. If you haven't seen it, rent it. Better yet, buy it because you will love it. My second favorite is Nothing to Lose - very funny stuff! I have an ongoing collection of turtle stuff (not cutsie though) and Dachshunds.My favorite food is Chinese - sweet and sour chicken. I love Swedish fish and any candy that is sour - My favorite flavor of candy is "red". I enjoy playing Yahoo Towers & own a Gameboy Advance SP - I think I am getting carpal tunnel!! I think everything is a joke, and laugh at anything remotely funny. My husband & I enjoy going to car shows - we have a 1984 Firebird with 1200 original miles on it (in storage). We also have a 1987 Firebird, a 1953 Chevy Pickup (I got it for my husband for Christmas 2002). He is restoring a 1937 Chevy truck. My main transportation is my Yukon that replaced the Sonoma that was totaled by me & another truck in 2001. About the accident - it was a horrible time in my life but a true eye opener. I broke an arm & leg and had to use a walker - and go through therapy. Someday when I get up the nerve, I will have all the hardware removed. My husband & I are closer than ever since then - we both realized just how fast things could be over. I love snow storms - the kind that shuts everything down and we can't go anywhere. My favorite tv shows are Golden Girls, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeanie, The Simpsons & South Park. My favorite book is Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer & the Harry Potter books. I love "gadgets" of any kind. My pet peeves: I hate newspapers on the floor & women who call everyone honey or sweetie.
azmomma 08-02-2004, 07:33 PM DATE: 8/2/04
USERNAME/REAL NAME: azmomma/ Danielle
AGE: 34
BIRTHDAY: 9/2
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):
DS-11, DD-10, DD-8
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, movies, trying new recipes, playing with my kids
PETS: I want a dog- BAD
ATKINS START DATE: 7/24/04
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: it is the only plan that I feel completely satisfied with-- no hunger, no cravings. After doing 8 months on SlimFast (lost 75+ lbs. only to regain all of it..) this is wonderful. Nice to go to bed and not dream about food anymore!!
TOP WEIGHT: 240
CURRENT WEIGHT: 194
GOAL WEIGHT: 150--First stop. Eventually would like to get to 125-130
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: Brown
HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown
OCCUPATION: SAHM--translated into cook,nurse,accountant,laundry expert, psychologist, cheerleader, janitor.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Scottsdale, Arizona
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: My lack of self-esteem. To actually believe that I deserve to be thin & healthy. It always seems so unatainable before now. This time I KNOW I will do it, I've found a healthy lifestyle I can live with forever.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: The completeness of this plan. I'm eating healthier now than I ever have before. My mental state is alot better, I've learned to start putting myself first.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? ???
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: As far as Atkins is concerned. I've had to learn that we are all different. No two of us are the same, therefore our losses/gains will never be equal. In the past I always compared myself to others and when I felt like I was coming up short, I gave up and went back to eating and punishing myself because I felt like a failure. I've also learned that not every one person needs to do "Atkins" exactly like it's written. I believe whole heartedly that Dr. A. gave us some wonderful guidelines to adhere to to getting us in a wonderful healthy place, but that there comes a time when we must tweak it to make it unique to our own bodies in order to achieve our goals and success. I've left another board that completely believed that if you didn't follow the way it was written in the book word for word you were not doing Aktins. I don't believe that this is any way to live so I left. That, to me is not a lifestyle change. Someone told me once, "don't ever do anything on a "diet" that you don't intend on doing for the rest of your life". This has stuck with me these last 3 months and I believe has gotten me past hurdles or days when I was questioning my committment to this WOL. Everyone is different!
Loozingme 09-15-2004, 10:30 PM DATE: Sept 15 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: loozingme/Julia aka Jules
AGE: 34
BIRTHDAY: 11/22/1969
MARITAL STATUS: Married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):We are a military family living at Ft. Polk Louisiana. I have a wonderful daughter named Brooke (12). My husband is currently deployed in Bahgdad working for the hospital for th the Abu Ghraib prison...yep "that" prison.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, sewing
PETS: none
ATKINS START DATE: Restarted August 8th, 2004
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I've had a lot of success with atkins in the past. I've learned so much more about this WOE in the last year so I thought I'd give it another shot and stick with it!
TOP WEIGHT: between 345 and 360 :mad:
CURRENT WEIGHT: 285
GOAL WEIGHT: 150ish
HEIGHT: 5ft 6
EYE COLOR: light green
HAIR COLOR: blond by choice :)
OCCUPATION: dental assisting student
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: central Louisiana
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Those dang carbs!!! pasta...rice...and mashed tators always talk to me!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've read and reread everything I can get my hands on to understand this WOE. I know how my body works and what my triggers are now. Plus, I have the support of the wonderful ladies on the Atkins board! hugs!
PiXiEgAL 09-20-2004, 01:35 PM DATE: Sept. 21, 2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Beryl or you can call me Chloe
AGE: 20
BIRTHDAY: July 17, 1984
MARITAL STATUS: Single
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Well, I have a complete family.[which I'm grateful of] My dad's a businessman and is now in-love with RC helicopters. Mom's a housewife and the best cook! I love her dishes...especially Filipino dishes! [i guess it is one factor that i got this big ;) ] I have a brother and 2 sisters...i'm the youngest btw. My bro's the manager of our printing press...my "ate"[the older one] graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy, but now studying Nursing[coz it's her ticket to US ... a lot of college students here take up nursing]. My other "ate" is a nurse, who now lives in Chicago and i really miss her. I have a sister-in-law who's the manager of a bank in Manila and now pregnant to their second son. Then i have this nephew Joshua who's so smart and now 4 years old.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: movies, music, photography, fictional books, tabletennis, graphic design, Harry Potter, chocolates, magic, perfumes, Greek Mythology, English Literature, slapstick movies, expeditions in Egypt, 3D animation ... anything that's multimedia[coz i'm a multimedia arts student].
PETS: I have 5 dogs[3 labradors, 2 sharpeis] and lots of birds[my mom's]. and 2 turtles.
ATKINS START DATE: ok ... yesterday was my first day. :)
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: well ... i was convinced with the testimonials and I am very convinced with the book.
TOP WEIGHT: 197 lbs[i don't wanna hit the 200 mark! :( ]
CURRENT WEIGHT: still 197 coz i just started.
GOAL WEIGHT: 125 lbs
HEIGHT: 5'4''
EYE COLOR: dark brown
HAIR COLOR: blue-black
OCCUPATION: A future Multimedia Arts developer ... currently a student of Multimedia Arts.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Philippines
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: well ... the motivational thing. the appearance of fast food restos near my university ... the lack of healthy foods in the groceries.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Well, I have set my goals and already solved the things that failed me before. I am already planning what to eat on the next few days so I won't be tempted.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? hmmm... well i'll be the next peter jackson or quentin tarantino. hahahaha! :lol:
WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: nothing really .... i guess i just need some motivation.
Megs6703 10-08-2004, 12:06 AM DATE: 10/7/2004
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Megs6703 - Megan
AGE: 24
BIRTHDAY: Halloween!
MARITAL STATUS: married
FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): um.....I have the greatest husband ever....no kids.....
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I don't have time for hobbies. I'm getting ready to graduate college in May |