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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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