Just started Atkins

[kevind65]

Hello everybody! just wanted to introduce myself to ya'll and let you know a little about me. I am a 39yr old male who has been fiarly athelic all my life. I don't consider myself terribly overweight: I'm starting this venture at 184lbs on a 5'8 frame....the thirties has done it to me slow, but sure....I've probably averaged putting on 2-3lbs a year over the past 10 years, so, I didn't notice it much day to day, but, now, I look and i'm 25-30lbs over what I should be! I noticed it while looking at old vacation photos with my dd last week and then started to read this board a couple of days later....went out a purchased the Atkins revolution book and read it last week and discovered how my diet has affected my life in so many adverse ways over the years. I have made the decision to take control and live a more healthy lifestyle and Atkins makes sense to me.....I started on sunday morning and I am finishing up on my third day cheat free! I haven't been hungry at all or experienced that "cruddy" feeling I've heard some describe on the boards....I was amazed when I weighed in this morning....already down to 179lbs(5 lbs already)....I hope this is normal? I know that I can rely on my friends on the DIS to help me stay on course and answer any questions that I may have....thanks in advance....

 

[princessmomma]

Congratulations Kev,

I just started last Thursday and really felt crappy, I still don't feel normal yet! I haven't come across that burst of energy that people talk about, but I am down 5 pounds. I have about 20 to lose.

I am really enjoying cooking. Tonight I made scallops in a cream sauce - LOVED IT!

I can't wait until I can eat something else besides eggs and/or cheese for breakfast.

I come to this board and read some of the motivation posts when I get a little "weak" and then all is fine with the world! This is such a great place to be!

 

[elgerber]

Congratulations Kevin. My dh and I started Sunday too. I felt tired on Sunday and downright awful yesterday, but I feel much better today. Losing 5 pounds that fast is amazing, I haven't lost any yet.

I am getting tired of eggs for breakfast already, but we keep chugging along with it.

Erika

 

[rbuzzotta]

Congratulations Kev...

I started on MLK day and today is day 10 (i think). I haven't seen any downward movement of my scale (it isn't that great anyways) but I have seen my stomach go down!! I feel good and did experience some tiredness at the beginning but now the only thing I need to do is exercise!!!!

Good luck.....................

 

[Beastlover]

kevind65: great job on your loss! Wonderful to see you here! Isn't it amazing when you see what works?? I started out as a skeptic of Atkins, and now I can't believe it took me so long to GET it!!
Stay focused on the prize and you will succeed!!

 

[luvmydogs]

Congratulations Kevin, and welcome to WISH! It's great to hear about weight loss and committment to a healthier you! Do keep us posted--I can't wait to hear how well you're doing!

 

[kevind65]

5 days now cheat free....making it past bowling night on tuesday without drinking any beer was a little tough, but i made it...haven't really had any cravings for anything yet.....kinda sick of meat all the time; I might switch to two salads a day instead of one as long as I keep the total carbs down to less than 20(I have been averaging only about 10 per day so far). I feel great! was a little on the tired side yesterday, but, back to normal today....started walking 1 mile per day and will start at the YMCA on monday lifting weights a little.....thursday afternoon weigh in: 176lbs---down 8 from start....

 

[Beanie]

Congratulations, Kevin, on your success at bowling! It is a huge accomplishment to me to go out and avoid anything I shouldn't be eating, so I know how hard that is!!

Welcome to the WISH Board, you will find lots of advice and friendly people here to help you along the way!!

 

[luvmydogs]

A big congrats on your 8 pound loss, Kevin (and for skipping beer on bowling night )! Walking a mile and lifting weights sounds great! Way To Go for all your hard work, and do keep us posted on all your successes!

 

[Minniespal]

Welcome Kevin to Wish.

Congrats on your weight loss.

 

[nativetxn]

Welcome to WISH <b>Kevind65</b>! I'm so glad you decided to join us. I think you're going to like it here. WISH is a very motivating and helpful place.

Would you do me a favor and post to our WISH Challenge thread too? I use this thread to compose our member roster and if you don't post there I might leave you out. I would hate for that to happen.

You will find the challenge thread right <b>HERE</b>


Visit us often, okay? I think you are going to be surprised at how helpful it is for everyone when you participate on WISH, especially for you

Katholyn