Complete newbie

Hi all! I've been lurking here for about a week now, and decided that it
was probably time to jump in.

I'm Kate, 33, and started Atkins last week. I've been overweight my entire
life, and quite frankly never cared enough to do anything about it. Wore a
size 14 when I got married at 20, and ended up at a size 22 after the birth
of our third child six years later. Figured I have a husband who adores me
and was in decent health, so why worry? So what if I couldn't get health
insurance because of my weight? Just because I couldn't stand to be outside
if it was more than 75 degrees wasn't a reason to lose weight, was it?

It did start to bother me when the 22's I'd been wearing since youngest son
(age 7) was born started to get too tight. It bothered me even more when my
mother (age 59) suffered a heart attack and was also discovered to have very
high blood pressure and diabetes. It was a little concerning that I would
get lightheaded and shaky if I didn't eat for more than four hours. The
clincher? Getting a good look at myself in a full length hotel mirror a
couple of weeks ago. (Yes, I realize how sad it is that vanity finally
prompted what health concerns didn't.) Seeing the rolls of fat finally
convinced me that I needed to do something, NOW!

So, I started on induction last Sunday. Since I never owned a scale until
last Thursday, I have no idea what weight I started out at. I would guess
I've lost at least 3-4 pounds, because the shorts that were uncomfortably
tight two weeks ago fit perfectly now. Right now I'm at 250, and someday,
some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping. =)

Thanks for "listening" to my ramble...

Kate

Welcome, and I'll be looking forward to your progress on your weight
loss journey. Post often, and good luck. :-)

--
Cheri
Type 2, no meds for now.

Kate wrote in message ...
Hi all! I've been lurking here for about a week now, and decided that
it
was probably time to jump in.

I'm Kate, 33, and started Atkins last week. I've been overweight my
entire
life, and quite frankly never cared enough to do anything about it.
Wore a
size 14 when I got married at 20, and ended up at a size 22 after the
birth
of our third child six years later. Figured I have a husband who
adores me
and was in decent health, so why worry? So what if I couldn't get
health
insurance because of my weight? Just because I couldn't stand to be
outside
if it was more than 75 degrees wasn't a reason to lose weight, was it?

It did start to bother me when the 22's I'd been wearing since youngest
son
(age 7) was born started to get too tight. It bothered me even more
when my
mother (age 59) suffered a heart attack and was also discovered to have
very
high blood pressure and diabetes. It was a little concerning that I
would
get lightheaded and shaky if I didn't eat for more than four hours.
The
clincher? Getting a good look at myself in a full length hotel mirror
a
couple of weeks ago. (Yes, I realize how sad it is that vanity finally
prompted what health concerns didn't.) Seeing the rolls of fat finally
convinced me that I needed to do something, NOW!

So, I started on induction last Sunday. Since I never owned a scale
until
last Thursday, I have no idea what weight I started out at. I would
guess
I've lost at least 3-4 pounds, because the shorts that were
uncomfortably
tight two weeks ago fit perfectly now. Right now I'm at 250, and
someday,
some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping.
=)

Thanks for "listening" to my ramble...

Kate

Hi Kate,

I also have been lurking and finally chimed in yesterday.. I also
started without weighing myself but have had some success the past
couple months.. Its fun making new holes in my belt.. I had a doctors
appointment the other day and they weighed me and I was very disapointed
when I discovered I have 80lbs to go.. I can just imagine what I started
at... Oh well at least we are on the way.. In any case.. I wish you the
best.

Paul

Kate wrote:
Hi all! I've been lurking here for about a week now, and decided that it
was probably time to jump in.

I'm Kate, 33, and started Atkins last week. I've been overweight my entire
life, and quite frankly never cared enough to do anything about it. Wore a
size 14 when I got married at 20, and ended up at a size 22 after the birth
of our third child six years later. Figured I have a husband who adores me
and was in decent health, so why worry? So what if I couldn't get health
insurance because of my weight? Just because I couldn't stand to be outside
if it was more than 75 degrees wasn't a reason to lose weight, was it?

It did start to bother me when the 22's I'd been wearing since youngest son
(age 7) was born started to get too tight. It bothered me even more when my
mother (age 59) suffered a heart attack and was also discovered to have very
high blood pressure and diabetes. It was a little concerning that I would
get lightheaded and shaky if I didn't eat for more than four hours. The
clincher? Getting a good look at myself in a full length hotel mirror a
couple of weeks ago. (Yes, I realize how sad it is that vanity finally
prompted what health concerns didn't.) Seeing the rolls of fat finally
convinced me that I needed to do something, NOW!

So, I started on induction last Sunday. Since I never owned a scale until
last Thursday, I have no idea what weight I started out at. I would guess
I've lost at least 3-4 pounds, because the shorts that were uncomfortably
tight two weeks ago fit perfectly now. Right now I'm at 250, and someday,
some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping. =)

Thanks for "listening" to my ramble...

Kate

Welcome to you too Paul, and best of luck.

--
Cheri
Type 2, no meds for now.

Paul wrote in message ...
Hi Kate,

I also have been lurking and finally chimed in yesterday.. I also
started without weighing myself but have had some success the past
couple months.. Its fun making new holes in my belt.. I had a doctors
appointment the other day and they weighed me and I was very
disapointed
when I discovered I have 80lbs to go.. I can just imagine what I
started
at... Oh well at least we are on the way.. In any case.. I wish you
the
best.

Paul

Kate wrote:
Hi all! I've been lurking here for about a week now, and decided
that it
was probably time to jump in.

I'm Kate, 33, and started Atkins last week. I've been overweight my
entire
life, and quite frankly never cared enough to do anything about it.
Wore a
size 14 when I got married at 20, and ended up at a size 22 after the
birth
of our third child six years later. Figured I have a husband who
adores me
and was in decent health, so why worry? So what if I couldn't get
health
insurance because of my weight? Just because I couldn't stand to be
outside
if it was more than 75 degrees wasn't a reason to lose weight, was
it?

It did start to bother me when the 22's I'd been wearing since
youngest son
(age 7) was born started to get too tight. It bothered me even more
when my
mother (age 59) suffered a heart attack and was also discovered to
have very
high blood pressure and diabetes. It was a little concerning that I
would
get lightheaded and shaky if I didn't eat for more than four hours.
The
clincher? Getting a good look at myself in a full length hotel
mirror a
couple of weeks ago. (Yes, I realize how sad it is that vanity
finally
prompted what health concerns didn't.) Seeing the rolls of fat
finally
convinced me that I needed to do something, NOW!

So, I started on induction last Sunday. Since I never owned a scale
until
last Thursday, I have no idea what weight I started out at. I would
guess
I've lost at least 3-4 pounds, because the shorts that were
uncomfortably
tight two weeks ago fit perfectly now. Right now I'm at 250, and
someday,
some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping.
=)

Thanks for "listening" to my ramble...

Kate

Thanks Cheri!!

Cheri wrote:
Welcome to you too Paul, and best of luck.

--
Cheri
Type 2, no meds for now.

Paul wrote in message ...

Hi Kate,

I also have been lurking and finally chimed in yesterday.. I also
started without weighing myself but have had some success the past
couple months.. Its fun making new holes in my belt.. I had a doctors
appointment the other day and they weighed me and I was very

disapointed

when I discovered I have 80lbs to go.. I can just imagine what I

started

at... Oh well at least we are on the way.. In any case.. I wish you

the

best.

Paul

Kate wrote:

Hi all! I've been lurking here for about a week now, and decided

that it

was probably time to jump in.

I'm Kate, 33, and started Atkins last week. I've been overweight my

entire

life, and quite frankly never cared enough to do anything about it.

Wore a

size 14 when I got married at 20, and ended up at a size 22 after the

birth

of our third child six years later. Figured I have a husband who

adores me

and was in decent health, so why worry? So what if I couldn't get

health

insurance because of my weight? Just because I couldn't stand to be

outside

if it was more than 75 degrees wasn't a reason to lose weight, was

it?

It did start to bother me when the 22's I'd been wearing since

youngest son

(age 7) was born started to get too tight. It bothered me even more

when my

mother (age 59) suffered a heart attack and was also discovered to

have very

high blood pressure and diabetes. It was a little concerning that I

would

get lightheaded and shaky if I didn't eat for more than four hours.

The

clincher? Getting a good look at myself in a full length hotel

mirror a

couple of weeks ago. (Yes, I realize how sad it is that vanity

finally

prompted what health concerns didn't.) Seeing the rolls of fat

finally

convinced me that I needed to do something, NOW!

So, I started on induction last Sunday. Since I never owned a scale

until

last Thursday, I have no idea what weight I started out at. I would

guess

I've lost at least 3-4 pounds, because the shorts that were

uncomfortably

tight two weeks ago fit perfectly now. Right now I'm at 250, and

someday,

some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping.

=)

Thanks for "listening" to my ramble...

Kate

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 15:10:34 -0500, "Kate"
wrote:

(snip)
So, I started on induction last Sunday. Since I never owned a scale until
last Thursday, I have no idea what weight I started out at. I would guess
I've lost at least 3-4 pounds, because the shorts that were uncomfortably
tight two weeks ago fit perfectly now. Right now I'm at 250, and someday,
some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping. =)

Taking and logging your measurements monthly is another good way to
track progress. Wishing you success.

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 15:10:34 -0500, "Kate"
wrote:

(snip)
So, I started on induction last Sunday. Since I never owned a scale until
last Thursday, I have no idea what weight I started out at. I would guess
I've lost at least 3-4 pounds, because the shorts that were uncomfortably
tight two weeks ago fit perfectly now. Right now I'm at 250, and someday,
some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping. =)

Taking and logging your measurements monthly is another good way to
track progress. Wishing you success.

In article , says...
Hi all! I've been lurking here for about a week now, and decided that it
was probably time to jump in.

I'm Kate, 33, and started Atkins last week. I've been overweight my entire
life, and quite frankly never cared enough to do anything about it. Wore a

Hi Kate, welcome to the group! You've come to the right place!

--
Saffire
205/149/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

In article , says...
Hi all! I've been lurking here for about a week now, and decided that it
was probably time to jump in.

I'm Kate, 33, and started Atkins last week. I've been overweight my entire
life, and quite frankly never cared enough to do anything about it. Wore a

Hi Kate, welcome to the group! You've come to the right place!

--
Saffire
205/149/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Right now I'm at 250, and someday,
some glorious day, I would like to weigh 140 pounds. Here's hoping. =)


I was a little higher than you and have the same goal. I'm not there yet, but
can say that this is the way I'm going to do it, and I *will* get there. Don't
say "I would like to" say "I WILL!" LOL! If you stick to it, you can.
LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/174/140
& hubby- 6' 310/190/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos