[wondermom_4]

Hi...My name is Marie, I am 35 from NY and I am new to this board but not to Atkins.

I have been struggling for many years with my weight, I gained it by having my babies and by living with an emotionally abusive husband. I got rid of him then a year and a half later found Atkins I did it and it was starting to work and then I got pregnant with my 4th child by my new man ... ooops, wasn't planned but extremley happy...anyway I kind of lost track of things after that and I thought that because I was pregnant I had to stop Atkins so I did, I aslo stopped exercising because of problems during the 1st and 3rd trimester which had me on bed rest. My baby is now 8 months old and I managed to gain back everything I lost before I had him and I am just about the same weight now that I was when I gave birth...ugh!!

Okay so my new man wants to marry me and have another baby...yes I am crazy LOL. I need to lose at least 40 pounds before I get pregnant again, then I would like to be at least half way to my goal by the time we get married on May 31, 2008.

So, I started Atkins Phase 1 this past Sunday June 11, 2006. I thought that maybe by participating in a group like this I might find the extra support and encouragement that I need to stay focused and maybe my success may help someone else and I love to make a new friends and I am looking for a buddy.

[JerseyGyrl]

Marie!!!

You've come to a great place for advice, support & encouragement!!!

You CAN do this!!

All the best to you!!

Kim

[Mom2Gaby]

Maria! You can come down to Back In Kindergarten (under misc clubs)to chat about your weight loss and every day life. There is a wide age range and different ways on how we are losing weight. I am sure you would find someone you can relate too!!
My ex was emotionally abusive too. I still work on low self esteem and basically just figuring out who I am.

Come check us out!

[lilybelle]

Hi and welcome to 3FC's forum. You might want to check in the Atkins support room. It's a great place. Are you planning on doing Atkins again? This what I have done and it works great. Good luck in whatever plan you choose and congrat's on the baby and upcoming marriage.