The first and last time...
 

Hi everyone,

I'm not new here but I'm new to this section. I used to only want to lose 80 some lbs but have decided that after loosing that much another 30 is no big deal. So, I've decided to take the plunge and go for 155. That is 108 lbs away.

It seems so daunting. I had lost 70 lbs two years ago on atkins (which my doc believes is why I had to have my gallbladder out!) and then I went on this medication that made me hungry ALLTHE TIME and I gained it all back plus 8 more! Augh, I feel so horrible having to start all over again.

I guess also, I had lost it too fast (70 lbs in 5 months, 1 month starving and 4 months on induction phase of atkins) so this time I'm doing south beach which is FAR EASIER, and far healthier, I'm never hungry and I'm also excersizing this time. 30 mins a day 6 days a week. I already made my goal of 720 mins for may. yay! :) I've also lost my first 10 lbs. My bf has lost 45, so I definately need to catch up,but am planning on making this the LAST TIME that I lose it and plano n KEEPING IT OFF!

Just thought I'd introduce myself.

:)

Alicia

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Welcome, Alicia! This is a great group to get support! Best wishes on your way down!!

And WTG on 720 minutes on the elliptical! I can only manage about 15 minutes at a time right now!!

Hi there, Lottie! Welcome!

Starting over stinks. BTDT, sad to say. More times than I care to think about. Like you, I'm hoping this is the last time :). How many calories do you think we can burn kicking our own selves in the butt? :lol:

Anyway, glad you're here! Are you really going to have your picture in a magazine? SMILE! :D

haha, yeah, that's the plan. For bipolar magazine (www.bphope.com) for this article about my book and my memoir that I HOPE to get published and an interview on violence in bipolar. I'll need a headshot and want my face to be less round!

Welcome Alicia...it's great to have you ;)

I too am just starting over after gaining back a good portion of my 40 pound loss last year. It sucks...but we can do it!

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Linda

I keep hearing so many good things about South Beach. I think I may try it myself.

Hello Buddy, you know 18 months ago when I started here, you were the first person to ever pm me!!!

I'm glad things are falling into place for you. I tried to diet once when on antidepressants, what a waste of time that was!

kykaree: *Hugs*

:welcome: So glad you decided to pop over!! This is a great group of gals & guys (who have been very quiet as of late!!!).

Feel free to jump right in wherever!!!

Welcome, Welcome! 108 is totally possible! :)

Hi Alicia, Good to see you here. Hope you had a good OP day!

:welcome3: to the group Alicia!