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Hi Shirley - welcome.
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DATE: 02/10/2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: supernurse_mommie/ Brooka Colleen AGE: 26 BIRTHDAY: 12/07/1979 MARITAL STATUS: divorced FAMILY INFO: Divorced my husband after 5 years. got married at 19. Had two wonder-ific kids. Kailynn Jayne, who is 5 going on 25, and Kaiden Zayne who is 2 and at "that stage". Single mom, although ex hubby does help out. Have a great bf, been seeing him for 8 months, Tom.. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Outside, my kids (of course) reading, studying. Currently in school to get my RN completed. PETS: a min schnauzer named "Maggie" and a barn cat named "Joe Kitty" ATKINS START DATE:02/05/2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:its worked before with me.. although the longest ive stayed on it was like 4 days.. :D TOP WEIGHT: 333 CURRENT WEIGHT: 278 GOAL WEIGHT: 199 HEIGHT: 5 7 EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: dark chocolate brown OCCUPATION: nurse (LPN) long term care facility GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Oklahoma WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: getting discourgaed. Binging.. i also have a problem with purging.. that im really working on.. so far i havent yet since i started atkins.. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Finally doing it for "ME" and nobody else. I feel more determined, more "in it for the long hall. Ive been dieting for a couple months.. counting calories. i hit a plauteu.. did not change weight for like 2 months.. so i started low carbing to get my system moving again ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am gonna be SO HOT when im skinny its gonna knock your socks off.. !!! LOL |
DATE: 2/13/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Falon / Mysti AGE: 31 BIRTHDAY: 06/03/74 MARITAL STATUS: Happily Married FAMILY INFO: 2 great kids: Daughter: 12 1/2 Son: 9 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Lots of reading, writing, painting, knitting. PETS: 4 cats, 1 dog, 1 hamster :) ATKINS START DATE: 1/26/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My husband and I lost a huge ammount of weight about 6 years ago, and of course we went back to our old habits and gained it all back. Living in the South is very hard when everything, including your heritage, revolves around food. We finally came to the conclusion that we just can't eat like that any more, so we went back to what we knew worked for us. Atkins. TOP WEIGHT: 201 :o CURRENT WEIGHT: 188 GOAL WEIGHT: 145 (i'm large boned, and after 2 kids I know 135 isn't as logical as 145. If I end up under that, well that's fine too!) HEIGHT: 4'11 EYE COLOR: Green HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: SAHM, home schooler, webmaster. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Colorado WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Self control WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: When I hit 201 I was shocked and disappointed in myself. I have not felt that kind of disappointment before, and I hope that is what will keep me going. Plus I have a heart deffect I was born with. It causes issues as my weight gets higher. I just can't keep doing this to myself, and I sure as **** refuse to do this to my kids! I also live in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains, but hate that I can't hike very much due to my weight. I plan on fixing that conundrum! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Well, i'm a Gemini, I like long walks on the beach, sunsets, puppies.. um, err.. that's not what you meant. Well, in that case.. nothing else. I'm an open book and looking farward to sharing here. |
DATE: 02/20/2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: ilovemike4alwayz a.k.a. Sandra AGE: 24 BIRTHDAY: December 14 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): My hubby is in the navy and we dont have any kids yet HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I like to do crafts. PETS: None at this time ATKINS START DATE: 02/20/2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: my friend did it and she said that she lost a lot of weight TOP WEIGHT: 320 CURRENT WEIGHT: 215 GOAL WEIGHT: 160ish HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: green HAIR COLOR: blonde OCCUPATION: internet tech support GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: san antonio texas WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: temptations WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am alone and will be able to get control and not have to worry about anyone but me ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I just love making new friends WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: exercise is the key |
DATE: 02/23/2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: PJsMom/Kayla AGE: 27 BIRTHDAY: June 8 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Married to John for 6 years. One 2 year old son. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Ummm... does watching Reality TV count as a hobby? LOL I love to spend time outside. PETS: 2 cats, Clyde & Mimi. One Golden Retriever, Daisy. One Hamster, Monster (named by DS) :) ATKINS START DATE: 02/25/2006 (will be starting Saturday). WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I've heard of friends having great success & after reading the book cover to cover, I'm confident this is the right plan for me. TOP WEIGHT: 313 CURRENT WEIGHT: 264 GOAL WEIGHT: 180ish HEIGHT: 5'10" EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: dark blonde OCCUPATION: Human Resources GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Nebraska WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: late night binging WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I really, truly think I am a carb addict... I've tried low-fat/high-carb & it just does not work for me. I'm committed to this 100%. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not really... I'm a pretty boring person :lol WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Drink lots of water! |
DATE: 02/23/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: superstacy/Stacy AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: Nov 9th MARITAL STATUS: very happily married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): daughter and son (both under five years) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: just started doing scrapbooks, someday will focus on sewing PETS: nope ATKINS START DATE: 02/09/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I like the way it makes me feel, I've done it in the past. TOP WEIGHT: 200 CURRENT WEIGHT: 185 lbs GOAL WEIGHT: 129 lbs HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: dark brown OCCUPATION: sahm GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Hillsboro, Oregon WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: keeping my focus WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am tired of feeling self conscience of my weight and my clothing ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm a very young 34 year old. I'm originally from California until this last June. We moved to Oregon. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: :) hoping to learn. Don't forget to smile |
Hi All,
I just joined in on the fun today. I was a member of this Forum a few years back, now I'm back. Started Atkins: August 28, 2005. Real Name: Bobi Location: Southern California Occupation: RN Marital Status: Widow Pets: 4 dogs, too many cats to count! (Actually embarrassed.) Hobbies: Computer Forums on Diets and Nutrition I am looking forward to becoming an active participant in this Group. |
Low Carb Bio
DATE: 3/13/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Josian/Josian :) AGE: 29 BIRTHDAY: 5/8/76 MARITAL STATUS: Engaged, Married on 11/11/06 FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I live with my fiance. He's an engineer, works on his trucks, and has a million projects around the house that he hasn't finished yet. My parents live about 60 miles away on a small farm, where my horse and my donkeys are currently at until we can buy some land, probably in Idaho. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Little bit of everything: woodworking, painting, animal therapy, western riding, musician....the list goes on. PETS: Donny (quarter horse mare), Kelly Jo and Louie (miniature Sicilian Donkeys), Skye (Rescued Siberian Husky), and Boots (dilute calico moron cat). SOMERSIZING START DATE: July 14, 2005 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE SOMERSIZING: As you can see, I Somersize, not Atkins... It is low carb in it's own way, basically food combining. I am a type I diabetic, take insulin for life. I tried the low-fat/high-carb diets the ADA recommends, I've tried the Zone, I tried Atkins but my ketones went through the roof. With Somersizing, I still have some carbs for energy, and burn fat, but the ketone level stays low. I travel a lot for work, and find it really easy to hold the potatoes and bread but ask for extra veggies... However, whole wheat breads and pastas are hard to find on the road (with no sugar/refined flours added). A more natural way of eating! TOP WEIGHT: 240 - Dropped to 190 before I discovered my pancreas took a nosedive in 1995. CURRENT WEIGHT: 181 GOAL WEIGHT: 160 HEIGHT: 6'0" EYE COLOR: Hazel HAIR COLOR: Brown with blonde highlights OCCUPATION: Sales, for now. Trained and burnt out substance abuse counselor. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Carson City, Nevada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Cheating. Instead of having a small cheat and moving on, I cheat the entire day. Then I don't take the insulin I should so it won't be stored as fat. Blood sugars skyrocket, makes me feel worse in the end...Constant cycle. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I discovered last June that I have diabetic neuropathy in my legs. It gave me a heads up to the lifetime of complications I was facing if I didn't straighten up now. Also, my wedding... I picked up my dress last week, and I have about an inch left to finish zipping it... The sample I tried on was horribly stretched out, and well... I wasn't the model dieter over the Holidays (although only gained 3 pounds...) ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Not sure... I do animal therapy with Skye at the local nursing homes, which covers my need to be a "helper." I'm an alumnae of Sigma Alpha Iota, and very active in the Reno Alumnae Chapter... WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I've yo-yo dieted all my life. My doctor first thought I had diabetes when I was 11, put me on a 900 calorie diet-I lost 40 pounds (was 5'8" and dropped to 160) but broke my hip that summer with a light fall from a horse. I slowly gained it back in junior high, and was 240 when I graduated from high school. I was a volleyball player, shot and disc thrower, but still huge. Diabetes reared its ugly head my sophomore year of college. I was first put on oral meds, but found out quickly that I just didn't have any insulin left, and switched. Went on an insulin pump in 2001. My insurance now won't pay for the supplies, so I'm back on shots. Somersizing is the only thing I've found that has worked for me, and that I've been able to stick with. I plan my cheats (like St. Patrick's Day I'm having a Guiness) and that way I can jump back on the bandwagon.... Thanks for listening. :) |
Don't guess I ever did this...so here goes.
DATE: 3/21/06 USERNAME/REAL NAME: M&Gmom/Jackie AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: 8/12/71 MARITAL STATUS: Divorced, but trying to work things out with my ex...don't ask! FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I live with my two kids 13 & 5. I have really great kids....course I could be a little biased HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Internet/lots of other interests, just no time. Like to play softball and volleyball when I can, which is never PETS: NONE Atkins Start Date: June 14, 2003/ Reinducted 2/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My Ex DH brought home the book, and I was hooked. TOP WEIGHT: 271 - Dropped to 235 and then got a job working for the railroad and my schedule went haywire. Now I have a schedule and am completely (mind, body and spirit) back on track. I guess I also went thru a divorce in there and I tend to stress-eat so I probably stress ate a little too. CURRENT WEIGHT: 244 GOAL WEIGHT: 175 HEIGHT: 5'10" EYE COLOR: Hazel HAIR COLOR: Auburn with highlights for now...will probably go back to brown with blond highlights for summer OCCUPATION: Yardmaster for the BNSF railroad. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Abingdon, IL - nope...not near Chicago...4 hours away...I live in the northwest area of Illinois WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not being prepared and just grabbing anything to eat. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have a vacation coming up and other things in my life seem to be more settled. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Nothing very exciting here.... WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Atkins works and I believe in it. Even when I am not OP I know the rules and I think about the carb count of EVERYTHING. I definitely think it can be a change forever. |
DATE: 3/24/2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Thinkinthinkaren/Karen AGE: Just turned 36 BIRTHDAY: 03/13/1970 MARITAL STATUS: M FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Hubby-Jason (will be 30 this year!) Daugher-Sydney 9, Son-Brayden 2yrs 10mo, Son-Logan 8months HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Spending time with family, home improvement projects, music, reading, movies PETS: Frosty (Maltese) ATKINS START DATE: 3/20/2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Was successful on it in the past TOP WEIGHT: 208 CURRENT WEIGHT: 200 GOAL WEIGHT: 125 HEIGHT: 5'4" EYE COLOR: Dk. Brown HAIR COLOR: Dk. Brown OCCUPATION: Real Estate Broker GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Central Florida WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I can lose 8 lbs, and then I stall for ever so I quit! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have 3great kids and I want to be around for them, and I want to be able to play with them. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? We are moving to Charlotte, NC (hopefully) this summer, if we can sell our house (market is slow here now). WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I have been slightly overweight my entire adult life. But after my 2nd child I have become heavier, and then we got preggers with baby 3 which made me even heavier! Now I have to work like a dog to get any weight off because I ruined my poor metabolism from yo-yo dieting. I am happy to be part of a group of people that can understand what I am going through, as my hubby can eat like a pig and then take that 5lbs off in 1 day (gets me mad ;) ) |
DATE: 3/24/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: bailey/bailey AGE: 35 BIRTHDAY: 1/24/71 MARITAL STATUS: s FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Just me and my 160 lb beast I call a dog HOBBIES/INTERESTS: in school and work - can't remember what those words mean PETS: afore mentioned 160 lb beast ATKINS START DATE: Originally did atkins a few years ago with success, now restarted on 3/19/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It is easy to follow (except the diet coke) and it worked last time TOP WEIGHT: 17? CURRENT WEIGHT: 157 GOAL WEIGHT: 130 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: hazel HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: student GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Utah WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: STRESS WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I will graduate in about a year. I am very excited to get a steady job and have more of a "normal" adult life WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Atkins really worked for me the first time I did it. I went back to a more typical way of eating, but only gained a little of the weight back. I never, however, made it to my goal the first time. So here goes! |
DATE: Tuesday March 28, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Carbprincess AGE: 24 BIRTHDAY: 12/81 MARITAL STATUS: commited long-term!!! :dizzy: FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): In a really healthy, loving and honest relationship :) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: walking, reading, internet, learning, cooking PETS: a kitty cat ATKINS START DATE: I originally started Atkins in March 2003. Followed the diet religiously for 8 months and lost tons of weight. I re-inducted roughly 2 weeks ago after gaining most of that back!!! :?: WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I actually love the atikins diet. It's a very easy way of living. You never starve and I don't find myself tempted to cheat! TOP WEIGHT: 170 CURRENT WEIGHT: 156 GOAL WEIGHT: My first mini-goal is 140. From there I might want to continue until I reach the 120's. Not sure yet. HEIGHT: 5'3 EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: i'm a geek.. but i prefer the fancy word. "academic" GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Canadian WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: not eating the right foods/overeating. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've finally come to terms with the fact that low carbing is a way of life.. It's longterm. |
name, lilybelle/Lily, 46 yrs. old, Birthdate 3-25-60, Married with a 20 yr. old son who is is the Army Reserves,and a 13 yr. old daughter. Have four step-daughters ages 23, 20, 17 and 13. Love to play golf, fish, swim and gardening. I have a female chocolate labrador named, Molly Brown. I started Atkins on June 24, 2005 after my doctor vey crudely told me to get "on a low-carb diet and stick to it". I have liver disease and am waiting on a transplant, I was told I would die without a transplant if I didn't lose the weight, because "the surgery and recovery would kill" me. Now, that's great motivation to lose weight. I started at 234lbs. and am currently at 159lbs.My goal is 145, the doctor set goal at 150 for me, I want to do that little extra for myself. I am 5'7. I have brown hair and brown eyes. I am retired now, previously RN for 20 yrs., stay home now due to my illness. I graduated from University of Oklahoma in 1985 with my Bachelor of Nursing Degree. The biggest problem I have had with this weight loss journey is learning to believe in myself. To start with, I didn't think I could do it. Now, I know I can. Only 14 lbs. left to go and I will get there. My advice to others, is Never Give Up.
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DATE: 4/3/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Denise aka activeadventurer AGE: 52!!!!! BIRTHDAY: 3/27 MARITAL STATUS: Single and in love FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Family of origin all live in sunny, smoggy California HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Mentoring, learning Spanish, music, movies, basketball!!! PETS: Love them but allergic! ATKINS START DATE:Early 2004 for 3 months. Have been maintaining 40# loss since then with portion control and lower carbs. Currently, starting back on low carbs for additional weight loss. WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Tried everyting else TOP WEIGHT: 444 CURRENT WEIGHT: 403 GOAL WEIGHT: 165 HEIGHT: 5'10" EYE COLOR: Hazel Brown HAIR COLOR: Violet Brown OCCUPATION: Retired Business Owner, Artist, Wannabee Philanthropist GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Minneapolis Minnesota WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying Motivated WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm motivated. Have lost some mobility (can't walk as far or as much as I want to without knee pain) in part due to my weight. I want it back!!! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Some of my friends call me the "Queen of Dumb Fun" WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Atkins really works! |
DATE: April 5, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Phippo/Karlene AGE: 46, almost 47 BIRTHDAY: April 23 MARITAL STATUS: Married, 16 years FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Daughter - 23 years old, Son - 6 years old, Son - 3 years old HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Guitar, Music esp Hawaiian PETS: 2 fish and a snail SOMERSIZE START DATE: Restart 12-05 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE SOMERSIZING: Seemed like something I could live with. TOP WEIGHT: 295 CURRENT WEIGHT: 259 GOAL WEIGHT: 175? HEIGHT: 5'4" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Naturally Black, now usually with carmel and red OCCUPATION: SAHM GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: N. California WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Vacations! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Committed again and not as many trips this year. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm an island girl at heart. We were in Colorado for 10 years and now in California for the last 6 but I miss Hawaii. Being a SAHM and an older mom at that, I haven't had a chance to make many friends here. Thank goodness for family! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I started SSing Feb 2001. I lost 60 lbs in 5 months, then I got pregnant. After I gave birth my doctor put me on beta blockers for an occassional rapid heart beat. Made it really hard to lose anything. I had to stay strictly on the plan just to keep my weight steady. I finally got off of those meds but it's been slow going since. |
New here!
DATE: April 8th, 06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Sandi D, SD1136, Sandi is my real name! AGE: 50 this year BIRTHDAY: 2/12/56 MARITAL STATUS: Widowed way too long! I still miss him! FAMILY INFO 3 boys, Jeff 25, Jess 15, Jace 12, 3 dogs, 2 parrotlets and 1 hedgehog HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Computer, reading, crafts ATKINS START DATE: 1/07/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I am Celiac and allergic to many fruits, so Atkins seems the way to stick to my glutton free diet and a diet. TOP WEIGHT: 335 CURRENT WEIGHT: 309 GOAL WEIGHT: I told my Dr. 150 she said it should be 180ish but ether way i have a long way to go HEIGHT: 5'6 EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: Gray with brown mixed in OCCUPATION: Mom, and what ever odd jogs I can get GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: The Big Apple _ NY WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I am an emotional/Stressed eater. I have to learn to handle my emotions better. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I was in the hospital for a blood clot to my lungs Jan. 05 and I was worried the whole time if I would fit in the wheel chair, machines etc. I just turned 50 this year and I want to turn my life around. I have bad knees so things have to be taken slowly ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am going to succeed at this time, all my life I started anything and never finished, this time I will. And I hope I can help others while I am at it. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Not sure, But I am willing to find out lol! Looking forward to talking to everyone sandi |
Welcome Sandi.
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Thanks Jackie
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DATE: April 14, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: needtolose4me2 / Margaret AGE: 42 BIRTHDAY: June 30, 1963 MARITAL STATUS: Married happily 14 years! FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Have a great supportive husband and 3 wonderful girls ages 9, 7, and 6. They have all become low carb pros and reallyhelp me out and are beginning toeat healthier too! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: E Bay, scrap booking, reading, just added walking and bike riding! PETS: Cat named Mr. Mickey 2 goldfish, Chip and Dip ATKINS START DATE: 3/30/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Many people I know did great. wanted to get a good jump start to lose those first pounds. can't stand to weigh and measure and count everything. THis is pretty simple. Down side - I'm a partial vegetarian, only eat chicken, turkey and fish so I'm pretty limited with food. Which is one of the reasons I'm fat to begin with. SInce I don't eat meat I'd skip dinner and have extra dessert! TOP WEIGHT: 201 CURRENT WEIGHT: 183 Starting weight for this diet was 194 GOAL WEIGHT: Just don't want to have to watch the nurse move the big clunky weight thing on the scale up to the 150 mark! (with a few pound to spare so I figure about 147 HEIGHT: 5' 5" EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: Reddish brown (this week) OCCUPATION: SAHM GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Delaware WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I hate to deprive myself of anything. And while they say on a good diet you shouldn't have to deprive yourself, I haven't found one to let you have a big piece of chocolate cake ! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I've had it with myself. I am one of those weird ones who carry most of their weight above my waist. (I long for big hips) Instead I have abig bust and carry a lot of weight on my back (literally!) I can't find clothes to fit and another summer is coming along! Also, I have NO energy and my kids are always wanting to do something outside with me. Lastly, I want to be healthy and not referred to as "obese". ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have been somewhat overweight my whole life and have no desire to be "thin" just healthy. I need tohave a tummy tuck (after 3 c sections in 4 years and my babies weighing 10, 11 and 12 lbs! ) so instead of just having my "pouch" removed I figured if I lost 40 lbs or so I might need one anyway. So that will be my present tome when I accomplish this! WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I haven't tried many diets mainly becasue I don't care for diet food, (cottage cheese, yogurt, etc...) I did Jenny Craig years ago and lost 30 pounds in 3 months. Ikept if off until I met my husband ( A chef at the time AND quit smoking!) Plus being happy and content with my man... well you know how it is.. you tend to slack off. |
Margaret, I love your goldfish's names!
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Me too! I laughed out loud when I read it. :)
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A Little of ME - Tammy
DATE: May 3, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Tammy1214/Tammy AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: Oct. 2, 2006 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Two kiddos, Katie - 10 and Hayden 4 HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Who has time for hobbies?? PETS: a fish name chieffie ATKINS START DATE: April 1, 2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Because I have done it before and I know it works...I know I can stick to it better than any other diet I've tried. I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING! Also it was one my husband was willing to do with me. TOP WEIGHT:277-280 depending on the scales CURRENT WEIGHT: 263 GOAL WEIGHT: 160 HEIGHT: 5' 5" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown and Graying OCCUPATION: Instructional Aide GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: West Texas WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I am a carb addict...I don't do moderation well at all! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am sick and tired of this and I am not trying to do this alone this time I have you guys and a therapist.... ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am working on a degree for teaching. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE:I have done this before. It really works but there is no going back to the food that packs on the pounds...this has to be your new life for life. |
My bio
Date: May 2, 2006
User name: buffybear Real name: Shirley Age: 60 Birthday: July 8 Marital status: Married Family info: 4 grown children, 2 grandchildren Hobbies: Painting, sewing, scrapbooking, gardening, cooking Pets; none at present Atkin's start date: May 1, 2006 Why Atkin's: I need a well-defined plan to stay on track Top weight: 260 Current weight: 240 Goal weight: 140 Height: 5 ft. 9 in. Eyes: Blue-gray Hair: Whatever comes out of the bottle (med. brown) Occupation: Retired pre-school teacher Location: Midwest Biggest weight loss problem: motivation What is different this time: my weight is affecting my health Anything else: I have a sense of humor. :) Experiences: I have a very sluggish thyroid (hypothyroidism) that is working against my weight loss. One thing that has helped is making a home gymn in my basement. I hate to go to the gymn with all those tiny little gals staring at me. |
DATE: 5/4/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Candy In Alabama/ Candy AGE: 40 BIRTHDAY: 8/17/65 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Have a wonderful husband, Mike. 3 great children, Jeremy 18, Matthew 15, Tiffany 13..(Don't ya just LOVE the Teenage Years) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, Family get togethers (when I can keep my kids at home at the same time) As a Family we cook burgers outside and ride 4 wheelers. PETS: 3 outside dogs: max, harley, rock. 3 chawahahs: tequila, misty, willie ATKINS START DATE: Summer 2004 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:A friend of ours had weight loss surgery and she told me they basically did the Akins diet. So I said what the heck. Seems like I tryed everything else, and IT WORKED!!!!! TOP WEIGHT: 190 CURRENT WEIGHT: 148 ? GOAL WEIGHT: 135 Maybe 130 HEIGHT: 5'3 EYE COLOR: Green HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Right now, stay at home GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: North East, Alabama WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Staying on track, I seem to go off into left feild sometimes WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Akins!!! All the foods I love to eat anyway. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: I've always been a yo-yo dieter. Now that i know about Akins way of eating, I KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!!!! If i happen to get tired of strict Akins way of eating, I know i can give myself a little room for play and it's easy for me to jump back in. Since I LOVE this way of eating. :D WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: With me, It's staying on these boards. I love to read everyones experiences,and their Weight loss....Its so Motivating for me... Keeps me inspired!!!... WAY TO GO EVERYONE!!!!:bravo: |
Yes, you can tell by my fishs' names that I'm a junk foood junkie!
Sorry to report that Chip is gone! Poor Dip! Need to get him a new buddy. Maybe with my new Atkins way of thinking I'll need to call him "Celery" ! ;) |
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DATE: May 11, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: AuntB/Bree AGE: 32 BIRTHDAY: November 21 MARITAL STATUS: Single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have a 9 year old son. We enjoy spending time outdoors, playing baseball, bikeriding, etc. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Time with family and friends, sports, reading, music. ATKINS START DATE: April 24, 2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: A co-worker decided to try the Atkins diet so I joined her. TOP WEIGHT: 240ish CURRENT WEIGHT: 232.5 GOAL WEIGHT: 160 (for now) HEIGHT: 5'4" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Dark Blonde OCCUPATION: Research Coordinator GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Iowa WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Failure to plan, mostly. I am very much an all or none person. During prior attempts to diet, if I made a mistake, I just gave up... WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am dedicated to acheiving this weight loss/healthy lifestyle goal. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: Four years ago, I moved to another city to pursue my education. At that time I had lost 80 lbs (but not in an ultimately healthy manner) and was looking pretty good at 170. Unfortunately, my new schedule did not allow for the rigorous exercise needed to maintain that weight. My eating became uncontrollable between late night study sessions, working, and raising a child. Four years later, I am vowing to make the necessary changes to lose this weight forever and be a healthy role model for my son. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I have no experience with these message boards, but I have read so many of your inspiring stories. You all give me the hope, inspiration, and willingness it takes to succeed in this journey! Thank you! |
Bio
DATE:05/20/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME:Kimberly AGE:32 BIRTHDAY:July 9 MARITAL STATUS:Single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I am a single parent with three beautiful children. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: PETS:a dog, 2 cats, and a rabbit ATKINS START DATE:1st time 01/23/05...this time 05/19/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I worked so well in the past...I lost almost 40 lbs in 2 months TOP WEIGHT:231 CURRENT WEIGHT:205 GOAL WEIGHT:140 HEIGHT:5'1 EYE COLOR:Blue HAIR COLOR:Brown OCCUPATION:Communications GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Aurora, Co WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sugar...I will be the deth of me... WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am serious and have incorporated exercise in the plan ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: http://www.3fatchicks.net/img/bar098...8/175/205/.png |
A little about me...
DATE: May 20, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: BrownEyedJ / Janice AGE: 34 BIRTHDAY: August 4 MARITAL STATUS: Divorced FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Have 2 boys, Tyler aged 10 and Kale aged 7. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading / Exercising / Hanging out with friends PETS: Dog named Mugsie / 3 cats named Snuggles, Callie & Fluffy ATKINS START DATE: May , 2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I've tried other diets and I seem to always be hungry. TOP WEIGHT: 163 CURRENT WEIGHT: 154 GOAL WEIGHT: 125 HEIGHT: 5'5" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Registrations Officer - Securities GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Prince Edward Island, Canada WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sticking to a program, I do ok for awhile and then I seem to just go off it. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am serious about losing the weight and am ready for exercise and a change of eating. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I don't think so. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Hmm, can't think of anything right now. |
DATE: May 20, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Rebeleagle1965/Laura Cook AGE: 27 BIRTHDAY: August 1 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I am married, have a daughter- 6, a son- 4, and a son- 8 months HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, camping, anything outdoors PETS: 2 dogs, Nash and cookie, a cat named Bo, and a Guinea Pig named Brownie ATKINS START DATE: March , 2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I haven't been able to lose any weight since the birth of my son, and I read lots of the forums here. I saw that the ladies here on Atkins were happy with their diets and had lost fairly quickly. I bought the book, read it, and it made sense to me! TOP WEIGHT: 205 CURRENT WEIGHT: 179 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Currently just Mom, I was an office manager of a towing company for 7 years GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Morenci, Arizona WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I love rice, potatos, pasta-and have always been able to get away with it. With my first two children, I took my baby weight of pretty easily. This time, it didn't want to budge. I'm kind of dumbfounded on this one, because it's the first time I've ever had a problem with weight loss. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm tired of waiting around for my fat to just magically disappear. I want to be able to fit into my old clothes. I want to be healthy. I'm miserable being overweight, and I guess I just woke up and realized that I'M gonna have to be the one to fix what I did to my body, and that's the only way it will ever happen. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm pretty stubborn, I say what I mean, I am opinionated to the point of being annoying :D . But despite that I'm also the girl all my friends come to for advice, because I'm honest, analytical, and a problem solver. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I have a lot of experience losing weight, because I've gained and lost 70 something pounds twice before, but Atkin's is fairly new territory for me. I've read and re-read the book though-it has become my new diet "bible". I went off the diet for over a week for many reasons that all added up to me thinking it wasn't for me, and it was a huge mistake! __________________ |
Not A Diet...Its a Lifestyle Change!
DATE: May 21, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: JerseyGyrl/Kim AGE: 44 BIRTHDAY: August 4 MARITAL STATUS: Separated FAMILY INFO: He isn't my family but, I have a very supportive, loving, wonderful man in my life who treats me like I am beautiful & important everyday of my life. Support is the best motivation! HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Chatting with my DBF & Friends, Cooking, Shopping, NY Yankees!!:carrot: , Pittsburgh Steelers!!:carrot: PETS: ATKINS START DATE: April 13, 2004 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I choose Atkins because I KNEW it was something I could do. I can go out to a restaurant, order some type of meat, chicken or fish, a salad & a veggie and I don't feel like I'm on a diet! TOP WEIGHT: 245:o CURRENT WEIGHT: 157 GOAL WEIGHT: 140-145 HEIGHT: 5' 2" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Light Reddish Brown OCCUPATION: Personal Lines Insurance GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: North West New Jersey (35 miles from NYC) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I have difficulties with portion control when it comes to certain things. For example, Cream Cheese is allowed on Atkins Induction however, for me, I have no control when it comes to something like that. I am not satisfied with the allowed amount. I tend to want to sit down and eat the entire package!:o Needless to say, I don't buy cream cheese or anything else I know I can't control myself with. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Determination!!! ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Life is not always fair...we can sit & we can feel sorry for ourselves or...we can make the changes to bring happiness to our lives. I am a firm believer in what Dr. Phil says "You Can't Change What You Refuse To Acknowledge" WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Don't think of this as a "diet" This is NOT something you can go off of once you have lost the weight. For this to work, you MUST make this a lifestyle change. For me, Atkins is the way I will eat for the rest of my life!:) __________________ |
HI. I'm new here. Just wanted to post my info.
DATE: May 30, 06 USERNAME/REAL NAME: Peachy_kidd/ Sandra AGE: 23 BIRTHDAY: Feb 25 MARITAL STATUS: Married (five years) FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have one wonderful daughter (age 2) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, surfing the net PETS: A purple Beta name Pink Yellow (my daughters fish) ATKINS START DATE: April 7, 06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: My boss has had a lot of success. The girl I used to work with wanted to do it with me. TOP WEIGHT: 180 CURRENT WEIGHT: 161 GOAL WEIGHT: 120 HEIGHT: 5ft4.5in EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: light brown, right now OCCUPATION: Account Payable/Office Administrator GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Mountain West WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: snacking WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am having a tummy tuck in a month (June 29th). I have to stay on Atkins once that is done. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have no support here at home, so I'm hoping I can relay on everyone here for that support. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I'm just starting out, but i've learned don't cheat once, cuz it is hard to get back on. |
DATE:07/30/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME:Slimagain/Leah AGE:51 BIRTHDAY:1955 MARITAL STATUS:Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):4 children/4 granddaughters HOBBIES/INTERESTS:Gardening, reading, scrapbooking PETS:none ATKINS START DATE: restart 07/17/2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I Love meat TOP WEIGHT:270 CURRENT WEIGHT:257 GOAL WEIGHT:135 HEIGHT:5'3" EYE COLOR:Green HAIR COLOR:Brown OCCUPATION: prepress technician/bookkeeper GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Minnesota WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I start to lose weight and its like I am afraid to lose too much so I sabotage myself! WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am determined to overcome my insecurities and become the thin person I know is in there. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am a smart inteligent woman who can do many things when I put my mind to it. My mother taught me there is always a way you just have to find it. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Getting back on the horse is harder than falling off!!! __________________ |
DATE: 08/12/2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: TiffyTaffy/Tiffany AGE: 20 BIRTHDAY: August 14, 1985 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): HOBBIES/INTERESTS: PETS: 2 cats:kiwi and chewbacca,2 hampsters: oscar and felix:1 dog:domino ATKINS START DATE:August 12, 2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:My husbad had done it when I first met him and he had lost 50 lbs on it and he had encourged me to try it TOP WEIGHT: 245 CURRENT WEIGHT: 228 GOAL WEIGHT: 150 HEIGHT: 5'8 EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: black,pink,purple OCCUPATION: stay at home wife...once I get in shape I'm joing teh USAF!!! GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Ohio WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS:Eating foods I shouldn't.Everytime I try a diet I always seem to cheat :( WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I have never been this heavy before and I know I need to lose this weight not only to be healthier but to achieve my goal in joining the USAF |
DATE: Aug. 21, 2006
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Brandy1324/Brandy AGE:29 BIRTHDAY: Sept. 7, 1976 MARITAL STATUS: Married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): I have two kids, Brittany Cheyenne and Jace Tyler HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, Country Music, Swimming PETS:3 Dachshunds; Scrappy, Zoey and Peanut ATKINS START DATE:Aug. 21, 2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS:I don't know really, I like to eat meat, i guess. TOP WEIGHT: 284 CURRENT WEIGHT: 281.5 GOAL WEIGHT: 170 HEIGHT: 5'5 EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Reddish Brown OCCUPATION: Infant Teacher GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Florida WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Sweets, Sweets, Sweets and Sodas WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My health and being Healthy for my kids ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm very shy, I have a hard time opening up to people even online... WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: That people who you thought loved you can interfer with your sucess on losing weight.... __________________ |
DATE: 10-10-06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Arkansas Kel AGE: 37 BIRTHDAY: Sometime in August - my husband doens't know it either MARITAL STATUS: Married - chose an older man - chose to be a "princess" FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): DINKS with dogs HOBBIES/INTERESTS: My adorable dogs, beginner gardener, reading (everything, literally), my ongoing continued medical education, cooking, shopping, classic european cars. PETS: One spoiled boy dog and a goofy girl dog ATKINS START DATE: today, but it's one of several attempts WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Has worked well for me, just got to get more stick-to-it-ness. TOP WEIGHT: 235 CURRENT WEIGHT: 233.5 GOAL WEIGHT: 125 (doesn't that sound tiny!) HEIGHT: 5ft 3inches EYE COLOR: blue HAIR COLOR: red/brown OCCUPATION: nurse GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: arkansas WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: time constraints - and lack of energy WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: As I'm getting older my joints are falling apart - it's time to change or give in to the painkiller future and diabetic future. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Have a sharp and often morbid sense of humor - am more of a dark person - not negative, just not a sunshine and rainbows girl. I'm into being tough, strong, and sexy. I admire tough fit women and movie characters. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Nothing is perfect for everybody, otherwise we'd all be clones. I just believe you can't give up without trying your hardest, and again, and again, and again. We're all works in progress. |
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: October 23, 2006 USERNAME/REAL NAME: lrgnlvly/Jo AGE: 37 BIRTHDAY: December MARITAL STATUS: married FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): married for 14 yrs with 3 daughters (18, 10 and 8) HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Literati, Scrabble, Sudoku and board games with hubby and daughters PETS: none ATKINS START DATE: Started again today 10/23/2006 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: It was the only thing that worked for me in the past. And I am a big meat eater. TOP WEIGHT: 264 CURRENT WEIGHT: 263 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 HEIGHT: 5'4 EYE COLOR: brown HAIR COLOR: brown OCCUPATION: Professional Student GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Washington State WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My health is my biggest motivator. As I continue to get older I am having more and more health problems, osteo-arthritis in my kness, and now lower back pain. |
DATE: 10/25/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: GLgirl/Kristen AGE: 32 BIRTHDAY: Oct 2nd MARITAL STATUS: in a relationship (8 years) FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.):I have a wonderful boyfriend of 8 years, no children (yet), our baby is our chihuaha, Rascal:) HOBBIES/INTERESTS:music, boating, canoeing, hiking, biking PETS: 1 dog 2 cats ATKINS START DATE:10/23/06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: Well, I tried it a couple of years ago and i lost 65 pounds. I didn't go on with OWL phase, and went back to my regular unhealthy eating habits. Luckily, I've only gained back 20 pounds of it because I started biking as much as i can, along with hiking on the trails around here. This time, I want to get to my goal weight, and follow all of the phases of Atkins. I want to do this the right way this time. I chose atkins because I do feel better when i cut down on the bad carbs, and I've had good results with it in the past. TOP WEIGHT:225 CURRENT WEIGHT:180 GOAL WEIGHT:135/140 HEIGHT:5'9 EYE COLOR:brown HAIR COLOR:auburn OCCUPATION:music teacher GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:Iowa WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: choosing the right foods to eat and getting in enough exercise WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: this time i'm not going to make excuses and sabotage myself ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?That's about it! I'm just ready to loose this weight |
I am new here and figured this is a great place to start!
DATE: 11-18-06 USERNAME/REAL NAME: ChristineC68/Christine AGE: 38 BIRTHDAY: 10/08/68 MARITAL STATUS: Married for 4 years to Don FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): No kids, just a DH and a cat. HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scrapbooking, watching bad reality tv :o and surfing the web. PETS: a cat named Bobcat ATKINS START DATE: 11-20-06 WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: As far as diets go, it's not that terrible. I am intolerable doing something low fat.:o TOP WEIGHT: 215 CURRENT WEIGHT: 206 GOAL WEIGHT: 120 HEIGHT: 5'3" EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Brown OCCUPATION: Accounting GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: New York City WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Laziness -- it's easier to not go to the gym. it's easier to pick up a sandwich then to plan and prepare a meal. WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am tired of this battle -- it's beyond vanity and crossing into more serious health issues. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am anxious to get this weight off. I am a great cheerleader. I hate to exercise and will do everything I can to make it a part of my life. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I LC'd before and the only thing that comes to mind is plan, plan, and plan. Making the right choice is empowering and gives you that little boost to keep going. |
DATE: 11-18-06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: FoodObsessed/Okie AGE: 23 BIRTHDAY: 7/9/83 MARITAL STATUS: Single FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): 2 parents and 2 sisters HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, watching tv/movies, especially soaps, music and surfing the web. PETS: Afraid of all animals except birds. None ATKINS START DATE: N/A, I'm doing South Beach which is also low-carb WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: See above. I had success with it TOP WEIGHT: 298 Starting Weight: 292 CURRENT WEIGHT: 281 GOAL WEIGHT: 114 HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Black OCCUPATION: Unemployed GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: We going back back back to Cali, Cali, Cali WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Food WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am dead serious about losing weight for the LAST and FINAL time. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I am anxious to get this weight off. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: Walking, dancing and eating right gets the job done |
DATE: 11/27/06
USERNAME/REAL NAME: aud/audrey AGE: 45 BIRTHDAY: Capricorn! :) MARITAL STATUS: M FAMILY INFO (anything you care to share about your family, children, hubby, etc.): Married for 10 - together 16 years. To my detriment, Hub is a chubby lover.:( Two daughters: 20 & 9 (yeah, I know - strange breeding cycle!:o HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Politics, Reading true crime, SURVIVOR!, Pedometer Walking, Cooking & Food, NFL PETS: Aged Mini-Schnauzer Gretel/shopping for a puppy for 9 yr olds Xmas ATKINS START DATE: This time: 11/18 - WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE ATKINS: I know from past experience that this way of eating/life WORKS and I feel great while doing it. Not getting any younger, but seem to be getting waaaaay heavier on anything else! TOP WEIGHT: 247 CURRENT WEIGHT: 239 GOAL WEIGHT: 140 or lower HEIGHT: 5'6" EYE COLOR: Green HAIR COLOR: Soon to be "Light Auburn" - I'm dyeing it tonight!:D OCCUPATION: Union Official/Blue Collar GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Midwest WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Overeating/Emotional Eating/Hormonal Eating/No Longer Producing Hormone Eating/Portions WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I had an epiphany ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I LOVE beer. WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN YOU SHARE: I've tried a lot of "diets" - low carb lifestyle is the only way I have not felt deprived and also was successful. 1st ETA January 07: searched thru here for my former measurements - gonna post them in here this time: 2nd ETA October 07: latest measure in bold Bust: 48 . . . . . 44 Waist: 45 . . . . . 40 Hips: 53 . . . . . . 47 R. Upper Arm: 14.5 . . . . . 12 R. Upper Leg: 25.5 . . . . . . 22 __________________ |
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