Hi everyone! I am so glad to find this forum!!
First off I am a shool teacher and I LOVE chocolate!!! I have tried several diets over the years, in fact I even tried the Atkins diet about 51/2 years ago and lost lots of weight the first month, but low and behold met a fine young gentleman in the process who was a vegetarian. Needless to say my diet failed because his main dish was pasta!! I was on the Atkins plan for about 2 months and lost about 10 lbs. It came off quickly too!! I'd say in the first few weeks I saw the most results. If I had stuck with it I probably would have lost more!!
I have lost and gained weight several times over the years. I was a hard core health nut when I turned 30 about 5 years ago! In fact I looked and felt better than when I was 20!! Boy I miss those days! So I'm back to kick some butt!! MY BUTT!! And boy is it bigger than ever!! I am 34 working in a school where sweet treats are everywhere!! HELP ME!! I drive an hour to and from work everyday and I am exhausted when I finally get home. Needless to say I don't feel like excercising! So I figured I would at least get a jump start and try the Atkins and then if I lose a few pounds first, will feel like starting an exercise routine..... AGAIN! After being a health nut for years, I got bored. Working out became more like a chore so I stopped. With you guys maybe I can overcome my boredom! I look forward to talking with you all!!

Welcome! I'm sure you will find success again - just stay away from those nasty vegetarian boys.

Thanks Iowagirl!!!

Welcome aboard!

What's up with that poll?

If you're looking for sweets recipes, check the "sweet treats" forum, but a warning: Atkins is meant to break your sweet cravings. You have to plow through them. They're like a stray dog: if you keep feeding them, they'll keep coming back. It's important to stay away from that stuff, at least until you've broken the habit. The sweet tooth *will* go away. Trust me! I used to eat so much candy and junk food, my co-workers laughed at me. They got me about ten pounds of little chocolate bars as a good-bye gift when I left. So if I can give it up, anyone can!

Best of luck!

I don't know about the poll thing. I think I must have entered something when I registered!

Thanks for the support! I can do this again!
How can I inter those little smilies?

Oops!! I meant enter!
By the way, did I mention that I'm an ART teacher,not an English teacher, hence the misspelling!

Hit post reply, not quick reply and you will see the smileys to your left.

Thanks!! Why does this happen when I click on the smiley face???
I want smilies! Can someone help me please!

Got it! It showed up after I posted! Now I get it!

You should be able to click on whatever smiley you want. If it doesn't work you may want to post a question in the technical questions thread.

I figured it out!
I saw that you are on the same plan as I am!
What do you drink all day besides water? I don't have my Atkins book with me, my Mom has it!! I think I used to drink tea. How about coffee? Or Seltzer water?

Coffee! I know that isn't the greatest alternative but....I also try to drink as much water as I can with an occasional glass of tea.