Just A Short Introduction
 

I'm new to this forum and thought it only proper to introduce myself. I'm 42, a homemaker and as of tonight I weigh 265.6 pounds. That's hard to admit, but it's true. I've lived this way long enough and I'm ready to make changes. I know it won't be easy, money is very tight and I struggle to stay on track, but I'm hoping that I'll soon make friends here and will be able to give as well as receive support. You all seem like a real friendly bunch. I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Sugar

Welcome S'nS!! http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif Do you have what you need to get started? The list of foods you can eat... know the rules, etc?

Good luck!

Sorry I missed your post earlier...

So glad to meet you!

I wish you the very best and hope you will post often, respond to posts, ask questions...etc.

Tril is THE ONE! She can and will answer questions you have.

Me? I'm a bit of a cheerleader as I LOVE this plan and have success. What motivates me? Hearing from new folks just starting out...excited and successful...so I can keep at it and change my OLD ways to NEW ways for the rest of my life, and LOVE IT!!!!

Toni

Welcome and best of luck. I'm pretty new to. So far so good. It does work!

Welcome Sugar!

I just had my first child almost 6 weeks ago and am trying to get back on track before I go back to work in 2 1/2 weeks. I weighed 262 when I had him and I am currently at 230. I would really like to lose another 10 lbs by Sept 8th when I return to work. Don't know if that will happen but I am going to aim for it anyway.

I did Atkins about 8 years ago and lost 80 lbs in 10 months. I kept most of it off for 6 years but then slipped and gained it all back plus added my pregnancy weight to it. I have a few new goals this time. For one I don't want to be a FAT mom and I would love to get Invisalign to straighten my teeth. My husband agreed that if I can get down to 150 then I can get them. That isn't my final goal but I thought that it was a good number to work at and then hopefully I will have the motivation to get to my goal of 130 so my body and my mouth can go hand in hand together. http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif I would love to have a great open mouth smile and a body that looks fabulous all at the same time. http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif

I spend less on food when I follow this way of eating then my "normal" old bad ways - less take-out, less junk, more real food. Seems like I spend more at the grocery - but when I add up all that I don't spend on - I come out way ahead.