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Low Carb Bio's
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: |
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 ? |
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. __________________ |
Nice to be here....
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. |
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 |
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. |
THIS IS GREAT
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: |
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. |
Nice to be here, too.
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. |
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! |
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! |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. __________________ :flow1: |
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: |
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 [FONT=courier new][COLOR=limegreen] |
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.:) :) |
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: __________________ |
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!! |
Started Atkins on January 6th!
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! |
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: :) |
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. |
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: |
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) |
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 ******ed 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. |
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. |
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. |
let's see here
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 |
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! :) |
All About SpyGirl
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. |
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 lose 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. |
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. |
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 ;-) |
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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.________________ Jesus Loves Me This I Know ! 3FC's Moderator |
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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. |
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. |
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) __________________ |
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... |
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