Hi everyone, I have been gone since June. I originally went on Atkins to lower my tryglicerides which I did and lost 30 lbs in the process too. Well, I am back again having gained back 10 of the 30 lbs I lost. I am probably pre-diabetic after all the sugar I consumed over Christmas! I need lots of support and lots of help. My daughter is getting married in June and I don't want to be a fatty. I even joined Curves after Christmas. I never did lose all of the weight I needed too either. I need to lose 50 lbs by June......Is it possible?????

Anything is possible, but there are so many factors that come into play in weight loss. If that is your goal go for it, and do your best to keep your plan to reach it.

Never give in. (my favorite Churchill quote)

Frannie, how much you lose depends on your particular metabolism, and how faithfully you stick to your plan. It's possible to lose 50 lbs, but it's also possible that you'll lose a lot less. Then again, you could be one of those who loses fast and could lose a lot more than 50! Just stick to your plan, and work on building your health, and then whatever weight you are for the wedding, you'll look fabulous because you are a healthy Mom of the bride.

Wishing you much success.

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Nita

Thank you both for the encouragement and "no" I am not one of those people who lose quickly. I will have to be very dedicated to this woe this time around. Thanks again for the encouragement.
Fran

Fran,

along with your change in diet the best thing you can do to help you reach your goal is start walking daily. It can be as much as 5 minutes a day when your starting out but build it up from there. Set a long term goal of walking 45 to 60 minutes a day. That may seem huge at first but if you add a minute more each day you will reach that goal in a reasonable amount of time. Walking is the best thing for you and is really inexpensive to do. Just get a comfortable pair of running shoes ($40 to 60). They will give your feet the best support.

Ed

Hi there,

YU are not alone, I just started back too I think once yu get all the sugar out
Of yr system it gets easier. I have went on and off the low carb over the years,
But end up always coming back. I think it's really the best program out here and
Believe me I have tryed them all, I just wish I had all the money I waisted over
The years LoL.But anyways I wish yu all the success and hope to chat with alot Of low carb peaple.Kuttiepi13

Welcome! Looks like you have a lot of tools for your success. Have fun at curves. I know Vickie and Foxie here go...maybe more. Sounds like a fun place. You are motivated! Will be watching your success Frannie.

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Hey Frannie!! Good luck, and I'm back too! Seems a lot of us have come back to this site ready to go for the new year! Join a challenge to stay motivated!

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Heather
182-2/27/08

hello frannie. welcome back!

while i understand your desire to look good for your daughter's wedding-i would want to, too!-i would caution you to consider avoiding the goals of "losing X pounds by Y date" kind of goals. from my observation, people almost never make these sorts of goals as they are always based on perfect scenarios with nothing coming up, no slowdowns or snags, and a body that cooperates perfectly 100% of the time. yeah, you know? it just doesn't happen. at least, not usually in my world.
so when somebody loses 35 pounds instead of 50 in the allotted time, they end up feeling like a failure even though they're doing great! but instead, you're left feeling discouraged and unsuccessful. that serves no one.

instead, i suggest behaviorally-oriented goals, which you have complete control over (and which also get you where you're going, too.) you can have a goal to work out 3 times a week, for example, or to eat on plan 90% of the time or to drink X amount of water each day or whatever. this you have complete control over, and if you pursue healthy goals, the weight does come off. plus you can feel successful each time you make your short-term goal, and that reinforces what you're doing. happy people don't need sugar therapy, man.

good luck to you.

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Fat Baggage- Is Yours Packed?

Thanks for all of the encouragement and words of wisdom. I guess I will settle for even 10 pounds lighter!! The walking thing......I do have a treadmill and an exercise bike, so time to knock the dust off and remove the clothes hanging over them and put them to good use. HERE GOES!!!!!

every pound down is a good pound down. and while it's a great idea to get those clothes moved to the closet so you can move, don't push yourself to do 10X what you feel up to because you want to do it quicker. i'd rather see somebody spend 30 minutes on the equipment 3 or 4 times a week than 2 hours...3 or 4 times total. you know what i mean.

you go, girl!

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Fat Baggage- Is Yours Packed?

Hi Goddess,
I promose to take it 30 minutes at a time. I do want to do it right this time. I was feeling sick and thought I had the flu then I saw your post about the low carb flu! I feel much better today but missed my exercize class yesterday. I am finding all of the stickies very helpful. This is a wonderful site with very good helpful "friends" on it. Thank you all!!