Oh ladies, here I am again! I was one of those who never really worried about my weight as I was athletic in high school/college, and fine afterwards until my beloved Mom got cancer and passed away. Then the emotional eating began, and carbs were all I craved. Fast forward, 50 pounds later, and there I was at 175 pounds, staring at the scale and not believing what I saw.

Then I found Atkins, and the pounds melted away, and I was exercising again, and I felt great. The my DH and I both changed jobs, moved across the country, and the weight crept back up, up, up . . . and here I am at 168. Before I passed the dreaded 170 mark, I put myself back on Atkins and I am at 165 now, with 128 as my goal.

I can't believe I let it happen, I'm so mad at myself! I remember telling my husband "No way am I gaining weight again, it's too hard to lose!" Umm, yeah. So I was very excited to find this forum, and I am looking forward to getting and staying on track. Carbs really are my downfall, I just do so much better when I don't eat wheat and sugar.

So here we go again, thanks for letting me (re)introduce myself!

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

Don't beat yourself up! Just be happy that you have decided to regain control and do something about it

We have an Atkins forum here if you'd like to check it out - http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/atkins-226/ .

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Thanks for the welcome Michelle, your weight loss is truly inspiring!

Aww, thank you so much!

people lose control at times, it happens. but youre here and youre ready to go and thats whats important, you took the first step and thats what matters! good luck and feel free to ask for any support/advice/etc. like oprah via internet LOL. and yes,michelles weight loss is an inspiration. these are the kind of people we want to lean to for help. welcome aboard girl, see ya around!

Awwwwww!! You are so sweet, thank you

Hi Maroo and

I, too, go bonkers with sugar and carbs. I am following South Beach and am finding success. I stay away from sugar and have reintroduced healthy carbs. I'm feeling better.

The support here is the big difference.

Best wishes!