Hi
 

I started Atkins today. I have not been officially "fat" but the last 5 years or so. (I am 35). It's been tough. First, admitting I am fat. Second, realizing that the optimum time to lose the weight isn't going to present itself. I need to seize the day, so to speak.

I have 3 kids and a dog. I work a lot. I have decided to work less and focus on me more. I allowed them to take advantage of me....working me into the ground while leaving me out of key events and rewards. Corporate America is a political mess and I think part of my emotional eating has been due to the rejection/exhaustion/ambition.

I want to lose 100 pds but I am very worried about all the skin I may have left over. Any advice on avoiding the skinnnage?