Introduction another Newbie
 

:rolleyes: Hi, I am really new to this; it is the very first chat room I have ever entered. But you all sound friendly so here goes. My name is Anna I'm a Granny of 5.5 grandchildren and want to see them grow up so I decided to lose this weight. Now I have tried Atkins before with my daughter and she lost 50 lbs. while (you guessed it) I gained 12 lbs. This made me nuts. So quit and tried weight watchers which worked for awhile and I have gained and lost the same 50 lbs. I said there is no hope for me. Then started reading some the Atkins infor on Insulin resistance and wonder is that me. Well to make the long story short I gave the fat fast a try. I dropped 12 lbs in two weeks so I began the induction phase and have gained back 6.5 lbs. feeling a little bit of discouragement here. I have thought about going back to the fat fast but it was hard the first time. If you think induction is hard believe me its a piece of cake compared to the fat fast. I now HATE cream cheese and Macadamia nuts. I am in ketosis. Does anyone have any ideas how to start dropping the weight again. OH yes I excerise daily 5 days a week on a tony little gazelle. Thanks for any help and God Bless. Anna

Dear Anna,
I am new to this forum also and I think it will be a wonderful support. I started Zone Diet (delivery) Wednesday, 3 days ago. We will all muddle through this together. I remember trying Adkins a while back and don't remember sticking to it for more than a few days, so I wish you luck. I suppose with determination, many of the diets can help us get to our goals.

C.

Hi Anna
 

First of all I want to say hi and welcome:)
Hang in there, the weight will come down. Just don't weigh yourself every day and perhaps start taking measurement...sometimes you lose inches and it does not reflect on the scale. I wish you luck,

Mischa

Hi Mischa,

how did you know that I am addicted to the scale, it is a morning ritual with me. I will try the measuring idea and try to stay off of the scale. Thanks for the help and God Bless.

Anna

Hi C,

I think it is always hard to diet and be a newbie. I agree there is a lot of support here as I read the the threads of those who have gone before us. Good Luck to you also. God Bless.

Anna