<b>Rain</b> I have had success with Atkins and so have many other WISHers, I'm sure will be successful, too. You know we are here to help you along, so if you have any questions, just ask.
I think finding the eating plan that is right for you is a large part of succeeding at losing weight. I hope Atkins is the one you can work with and stick with.
<b>dawnstar</b> Welcome to the DIS, I'm really glad that you found us. You must be so proud of your mother and I hope she is proud of <i>herself</i>. What an accomplishment! Losing 96 pounds requires a lot of determination, what a success she is.
<b>nezy</b> You are all signed up! I'm so glad. It's great to see you here on WISH.
Congratulations on losing 30 pounds. Losing weight slowly seems to be a key to keeping the weight off when you have finished losing. Sounds like you have a solid good start.
If cutting down and going to the gym more works for you then I think it's great! I need a little more structure in my eating plan. I obviously am not good at cutting down or eating sensibly. I think it is wonderful that you have such control.
Shall I list your eating plan as eating sensibly? We have several WISHers who "eat sensibly" you will have plenty of support and information available to you.
<b>Jaypd</b> Thanks for posting here too, Jay. You are following the Atkins plan, right? You should have no problem reaching your goal of losing 25 pounds, it's a very reasonable goal.
As far as working out, there is a thread somewhere about Walking away the pounds. It is a "walking" program that does not stress your knees very much. I've tried it and had no trouble with my old knees, you may be able to handle it too. It's worth a try anyway.
I'm so glad you are going to be part of my support group now, Jay. We need more masculine type humans on WISH
<b>kelljacques@aol.com</b> Thank you for posting here too. I'm so glad that you are going to be with us here on WISH now. WISH is a great place, very motivating.
You have come to the right place. We help keep each other motivated and moving (some of these people can be real slave drivers
) I have a real problem getting motivated to work out so I know exactly how you are feeling. I'll help remind you to get up and move and you can help remind me. Does that sound like a deal?
What nutritional plan will you follow? We have all sorts of plans represented here on WISH so if you have questions or need informatin, just ask, you will receive speedy replies.
<b>cart-mom</b> You sound very motivated and determined, that's great! You are going to be great in our support group. You can help keep us motivated and we will help keep <i>you</i> motivated. That's a pretty good deal, huh?
I follow the Atkins plan, too and I've had good success. I have no doubt you will have great success too. You may experience some "withdrawal" symptoms but they only last a few days and then you will feel great. It sounds like you are already noticing results, if you are less bloated already. Wonderful!
Many WISHers follow the Atkins nutritional plan. If you have any questions or need advice all you have to do is ask. There are lots of people here just waiting to help you out. They are pretty smart too
You have a reasonable goal and an excellent plan, you are going to do great!
<b>bsnyder</b> Hi Bet, it's so great to see you here on WISH. Sounds like you have had wonderful success eating the controlled carbohydrate way. How great that you have decided to lose those last few pounds. You will do that easily, I'm sure. You are such a strong and determined person, you are going to do great.
We will be calling on you to share some of your Atkins "know how", I'm sure, so keep an eye on WISH, you will be asked to share your secrets of success often.
<i>The <b>magic</b> of WISH is our wonderful support group. Lots of people who follow all kinds of eating plans come together to help each other and offer support and advice. The WISH support group is the greatest group of <b>losers</b> you could ever hope to meet. They are always ready to offer comfort, support, advice and help. All they ask in return is that you be there for them when they need help. It's a pretty great arrangement. Everyone here on WISH faces the same challenges as each one of you and it helps a lot to know that someone understands <b>exactly</b> how you are feeling at any given moment.</i>
There is a special WISH challenge clipart that you can add to your signature, if you choose. I see some of you have already added it and it looks great. The WISH clipart is exempt from the DIS clipart restrictions so you don't have to give up any clipart you may already have in your signature. There is a post telling you how to add the clipart right <b>
HERE</b>. If you need help just send a private message to glo, Kelsie or me or just post on the technical support board.
I love getting new members in my support group. Looks like I have found some new friends today. I'm glad you decided to take the challenge and join us, here on WISH.
I know everyone is motivated and determined and ready to start this new healthy lifestyle. I'm anxious to see how well all of you are going to do. I have not one little doubt that each one of you will reach your goal--all of us here are going to help you do that
Let's get going then we've got some weight to lose and friends to make. It's going to be fun--just you wait and see.
Katholyn
Hello!!!
I am so impressed with how you all are so supportive of one another! I would love to join you as I also begin my weight loss journey. I look forward to encouraging others as so many have already encouraged me!
