Hello, everyone. I feel as though I know many of you. I have been reading this forum for about 7 months, and have benefited in so many ways from your wisdom and advice. I just thought it was about time to de-lurk and introduce myself. I have been low carbing since July (Atkins) and have lost about 30 pounds (don't know exactly, as I haven't weighed for about a month). I don't feel the need to weigh often because this is a permanent wol for me. I feel great, bp is lower, cholesterol levels much improved. You will all appreciate the fact that my doctor suggested I try Atkins; he said that he had seen quite a few patients "do very well" on this plan. I am so glad that I took his advice; I only wish he had suggested it sooner...I am over 50 and could have seen the benefits years before if I had known!! Anyway, I want to thank you for such a great forum. I may not post very often, but I read it frequently. Of course, I may surprise myself.

Hi there Lulu! Welcome to the "official" membership. Looks like you're doing great - 30 pounds is awesome!!! Of course, feeling great is even better.

Connie

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Glad to have you "de-lurked" and a part of the community!

This is a great spot. So much help, so many nice people.

Welcome!

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!

Welcome! I am glad you decide to delurk .

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>I am over 50 and could have seen the benefits years before if I had known!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was just thinking the same thing today. I will be 52 in April and I really wish I had started this WOE years ago. Oh well, at least now we know .

Susan ( AKA Northwest)
207/170/160/
size 16/12/8
LC since 4/03

Welcome Lulu

Thanks for showing yourself.



Always eat your veggies first!
LCE member since March 2002

Welcome Lulu. See, I bet posting wasn't as hard as you thought Hope we hear more from you. Besides us "over 50's" have to stick together around here



BC
172/108/108--5'2"
Zone since 4/98

lulu
A Belated welcome to a fellow North carolinian! keep posting.

Rob
310/230.5/180

Me, a skeptic? I trust you have proof.

LULU, it's great to "see" you now. Welcome aboard. Your success stories will be of such benefit to newbies. I look forward to hearing more from you!!!!

Barb - 30 lbs gone FOREVER!
www.iwsgroupinc.com - website design and development


Atkins-3/14/03
174/144/135 5'2"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge is POWER

Hi, Lulu. Nice to "see" you at last. You've done a great job, and you've got that great lifestyle commitment that makes all the difference.

Best wishes!

Barb L.
Started Atkins January 2003
162/137/130

Welcome, LuLu!



Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy.
And cooking done with care is an act of love.
- Craig Claiborne

Welcome, LULU!

Out from the shadows... Post more often! You can be a great help to newbies, I'm sure.

Maggie
5'1" ~~ Atkins since '98 (160+)
Maintaining nicely (110 +/-)
~~ Couch Fauxtato for Life, Redhead until further notice! ~~

LuLu,
Welcome! Congrats on your success so far! I see your occupation involves cancer research. Bless you!

~Jan
247/228/130ish?
Keyboarding Teacher

"I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for, perfection is God's business." - Michael J. Fox

Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome. I am looking forward to being a part of this great community. Rob, not only am I a fellow North Carolinian, we are neighbors. I work in W-S.

COOL!

Rob
310/230.5/180

Me, a skeptic? I trust you have proof.

Hey, you two should start your own mini support group!!!!!

Barb - 30 lbs gone FOREVER!
www.iwsgroupinc.com - website design and development


Atkins-3/14/03
174/144/135 5'2"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge is POWER