Hello all - I am a newbie

second "attempt" at low-carb (i say attempt very loosely, i think i did Atkins for about 3 days and then tried to eat Low-Carb bars for about 1 week, gained a lot of weight b/c of it, and quit!)

i'm just about to start week 2 of Phase I and so far I've lost about 6-7 pounds! woo hoo!

little background: 26 yrs old, getting married March 13, 2004 - alright!! trying to lose about 20 pounds before the "plunge"

highest weight ever is about 210 (about 6 yrs ago) - had some health problems and got it down to about 175...

been bouncing between 175-185 since then

right now I am at 171 (started at 180 in Feb.)

hoping to get down to about 155-160 (size 8/10) - right now I am about a size 12

I'm really thinking this is the way to go - I never would have thought I could go 2 weeks with bread or (gasp!) chocolate (double gasp!!), but so far so good...

I always thought it was my b.c. that was causing me not to lose weight...hmmm...

anyway, good luck to all!

Emily, welcome to our group!

Welcome, Emily. Great nickname and cute little icon! March 13 is your lucky day too, I imagine.

A big welcome Emily!!!

You'll love it here on the beach..
Lots of advice, support, whatever you need!!!

See you around on the Daily Thread...

Di

Hi Emily!
I just started SBD too and absolutely love it so far

Welcome, Emily!

This place is the greatest for information, motivation, and just conversation. I have been on SBD for 5 days now, and it has been relatively easy. I can't believe I have not had a piece of bread, no popcorn or pretzels ,or crackers since last Saturday!!!How on earth have I done it???

I weigh myself for the first time on Saturday. I'll let everyone know how I did on week one. Please check in on the daily threads, etc. Again, welcome to the Beach Beauties!