I lost 35 pounds on Atkins a few years back - I never made it to target weight, but was definitely looking and feeling much better. Sadly, I fell off the wagon big time and my weight ballooned. Now I am determined to lose the extra bulk and regain my old energy and fitness. I've been low carbing for about two weeks and already feel so much better. I got a puppy so I will HAVE to take it for walks (it's a bit little yet). Discipline has never been my strong point but it's really make or break for me now I am over 50. This site gave me huge encouragement before and I recognise some names from the old days, so here's hoping I'll be shifting those pounds before too long.

Welcome back, Clare.

Nice to see you here again.

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back Clare, you can do it!! Good Luck!

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Henry

Glad to have you back home!
And enjoy your new little friend. I'll bet walks are a lot more fun with him.

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Thanks for all your support - It's been about three weeks, and already I am wearing some cut offs (the heat in the UK at the moment is sweltering) which I haven't got into for some time. I'm really pleased since I didn't expect to get even one leg into them, but the waistband doesn't pull and I am very pleased to have got past this first milestone.